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Birth in South Africa Homebirth September 19, 2012September 19, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

The Best of Both Worlds: Medicine and Midwifery

Carol walking in the last week

Collaborative care between obstetrician, midwives and other health disciplines works best for mother and baby.

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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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Natural Birth April 30, 2012May 3, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Pain Relief in Labour and Paula Walker

Pain relief medication interferes with the neuro-endocrine systems of mother and baby during labour and birth. While the short term impacts may be negligable, no research has yet been undertaken on the long term effects.

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Aware Parenting Birth in South Africa February 23, 2012February 23, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

Fathers at Birth

Stephen was at Tyla's birth and was the first to touch her.

Fathers at birth are a regular occurrence in our western world and their presence is encouraged. But preparation is needed for them to gain the full benefit of the unfolding process of changing from a couple to becoming a family. Being with their partners at birth is a profoundly moving event for fathers.

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Workshops January 28, 2012June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal, January 2012

Natural Birth Workshop Circle 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.

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Workshops January 27, 2012June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop January 2012 in Kwazulunatal, South Africa

The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal was a balmy day of discovery and sharing about ourselves, birth anatomy and physiology, and each other.

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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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