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Anatomy and physiology of birth

Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal, January 2012

The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal presented the anatomy and physiology of Birth, addressed the effects of the emotional luggage we carry on our bodies and birth process and guided participants in techniques to manage the strong sensations of birth.

Foetus Ejection Reflex and Fathers

Deer giving birth to her young

The foetus ejection reflex is a term rescued from obscurity in the work of biologist Niles Newton by Dr Michel Odent. It refers to the reflex that mice and all animals have when they give birth to their offspring in a secluded environment. Mammals need to release a flow of hormones, particularly oxytocin, to initiate [...]

Natural ‘Undisturbed’ Birth: The Travelling Midwife

Ecstatic Family

Natural Birth is an involuntary physiological process that occurs when labour commences, progresses and culminates in the expulsion of a baby from a mother’s womb.

Natural Birth Workshop Feedback October 2011

Hard at work - the Natural Birth Workshop

The Natural Birth Workshop October 2011 was a day filled with the physiology of labour as we worked our way through various activities and exercises to prepare for the birthing process.

Spiritualbirth Preparation Workshop March 2011

I am presenting a Birth Preparation Workshop on the 12th and 13th March 2011 in Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulunatal.