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Natural Birth Vaginal Birth After Caesarian(VBAC) August 24, 2018August 27, 2018 by Marianne Littlejohn

Can Labour Go Backwards?

Sometimes labour and birth can go backwards, stall or slow down when the mother is tense or frightened. It is important to meet the needs of each individual woman and birth.

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Homebirth March 21, 2016April 20, 2016 by Marianne Littlejohn

Homebirth in S.A.

My three sons as youngsters

A homebirth can provide a birthing mother with the right environment for giving birth in ecstasy, for finding her power, for transcendence and beautiful memories , for changing the world.

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Birth in South Africa August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 by Marianne Littlejohn

Why Home Birth? Seven South African women share their stories

Why Home Birth - Seven Women's stories from South Africa

For a healthy woman, home birth is an option that is not often considered in South Africa. Many women seem to desire to give birth in any number of private hospitals where their caesarian section rates are approximately 80%. Most women do not know that home birth is an option, especially when a natural birth is desired.

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Birth in South Africa May 18, 2014June 29, 2014 by Marianne Littlejohn

Midwifery and Birth Conference 2014

The midwifery and Birth Conference provides a platform for a group of midwives and women to gather together to share and collaborate on ways to improve the culture of birth in South Africa.

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Natural Birth Workshops November 2, 2012June 6, 2016 by Marianne Littlejohn

Natural Birth Workshop in Hilton December 2012

Natural Birth Workshop Circle

Marianne will be presenting a Natural Birth workshop on the eighth and ninth of December 2012, at Passionate Births in Hilton, Pietermaritzburg. Register now for your chance to experience this uplifting and educational workshop on natural birth.

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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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Birth in South Africa September 9, 2011January 10, 2023 by Marianne Littlejohn

Birth Trauma : Can We Do Better?

Anna after Annushka's 'natural' birth in hospital

The first lessons in life are learnt at the hands of midwives and obstetricians in maternity care units and hospitals in South Africa. What characteristics are we imparting to future generations of people in South Africa?

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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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