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Spiritual Midwife November 15, 2012November 15, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

A Week in the Life of a Midwife

Sebastian, Adam and Gemma

A week in the life of a midwife is varied, interesting, never monotonous and requires endless energy and a core of calm resilience.

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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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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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Birth in South Africa The Travelling Midwife April 14, 2012April 15, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

The Talk of the Kraal: The Travelling Midwife

Tapsile with her daughter Thokozile and new granddaughter.

Thokozile, a Zulu maiden from Kwazulunatal gave birth last week in the most physiological spontaneous way, that I have no doubt Michel Odent would approve.

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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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Birth in South Africa Natural Birth The Travelling Midwife November 19, 2011April 14, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

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.

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Birth in South Africa The Travelling Midwife September 14, 2011April 14, 2012 by Marianne Littlejohn

The Travelling Midwife: Back in Cape Town – September 2011

Megan and Phoebe at the Moms and Babies KZN Tea Party

The Travelling Midwife, South Africa is back in Cape Town for births after a Moms and Babies tea party, and being a doula!

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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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