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Tag: Non-violence

Articles November 17, 2015March 6, 2016 by Marianne Littlejohn

How Loving Mothers and Babies prevents War and Violence

The human propensity for war can be prevented by starting at the beginning: Gentle and Safe Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting.

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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 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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Natural Birth June 6, 2010October 4, 2011 by Marianne Littlejohn

Birth without Violence

Calm Baby

When babies are treated roughly and violently at birth it causes pain and trauma. Babies who are treated calmly and gently at birth cry less.

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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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