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Embracing Gratitude this Holiday Season
“There’s little glamour to the late-night feedings and diaper changes. And, you’re showing up for child and yourself with quiet courage, in ways that truly matter. You’re learning how to care for a tiny human, and yourself. Every nurturing act of love sets the foundation for their world. So doesn’t it make sense that you’re kind and loving towards yourself? Could you be setting unrealistic expectations for yourself?
No one can do it alone. Every mom needs support.”
What do I need to know to prepare for birth?
Women have been disempowered and conditioned to believe they cannot birth without medical interventions. You can ensure your positive birth experience with the right information and the right practices.
Say What You Need to Say
Learning to effectively and unapologetically use your voice during pregnancy is key, for labor and birth and for raising children. if you’ve ever felt like your throat is blocked, safe practices, like vocal toning, can help you find freedom.
Support your child's health when you reduce stress during pregnancy
It’s important to minimize stress during pregnancy to reduce the risk of negative health conditions for your child.
The Physiology of Birth
Learning the physiology of birth can free a woman from fear. When she understands how brilliant Mother Nature truly is, she can trust and let go.
Oxytocin v. Pitocin
Oxytocin is the hormone mainly responsible for contractions during labor and bonding. Oxytocin is even found in breast milk. Studies show that a nursing mother is often calm and relaxed. Pitocin, on the other hand, is a synthetic form of oxytocin that doesn’t offer all of the benefits of its natural counterpart. It’s important to understand the distinction between oxytocin and pitocin, and to discuss it with your doctor, during your pregnancy, before labor even begins.