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Birth in South Africa Natural Birth August 2, 2012April 8, 2019 by Marianne Littlejohn

Don’t Cut the Cord and Lotus Birth

Cord and placenta lie next to the happy newborn

Delayed cord clamping for 3 minutes or longer has long term benefits to the neonate, does NO harm and does not affect the mother in a negative way.

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Breastfeeding Spiritual Parenting July 25, 2012August 19, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Follow Your Natural Instincts

Asher at Amakhala Game Reserve before a Game Drive

Breastfeeding after giving birth and sleeping with one’s infant are natural mammalian behaviours. They are in fact safety requirements to prevent contamination from outside influences and protect the newborn from predators and from harm.

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Birth in South Africa Homebirth July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Why Homebirth?

Katia, Denis and Marina soon after birth

Women who give birth at home have fewer interventions and higher satisfaction with the experience. This in turn influences the breastfeeding relationship and their bonding and attachment to their babies. Women who give birth naturally at home also suffer less with postnatal depression.

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Birth in South Africa Natural Birth Workshops July 9, 2012June 6, 2016 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop – Hilton, August 2012

Alert and Receptive, Natural Birth

Marianne will be presenting a Natural Birth workshop on the 18th and 19th of August. This workshop will cover all aspects of how to achieve a natural birth the Spiritual Birth way. We will explore how to be guided by your inner compass and spiritual intuition as well as

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The Travelling Midwife June 14, 2012June 14, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Human Rights in Childbirth – The Travelling Midwife

Human rights in childbirth are a global issue as women in different parts of the world struggle with various issues around the arena of rights in childbirth, autonomy, and choices in childbirth

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Pregnancy and Birth Information May 25, 2012June 24, 2013 by Marianne Littlejohn

Waterbirth, Lovely Waterbirth!

Waterbirth gives a woman a heightened sense of well being during labour and birth and is as safe for the baby as birth on land.

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Articles Birth in South Africa May 12, 2012May 15, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Molecules of Love

Skin to skin contact after birth

It is possible to create receptivity to oxytocin during sensitive periods of life. A baby is particularly sensitive to neural development during pregnancy, before and after birth and in early childhood. By increasing loving social interactions we prime our babies and children to behave in loving and co-operative ways.

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Spiritual Birth Philosophy

Women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being. A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she will give birth to her child.

Pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most women. To this end, interventions should be kept to a minimum wherever possible. A baby who is born gently and welcomed by warm, caring parents receives the best possible start in life.

Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event.

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