The energy of appreciation is one of the sweetest and most positive out there. It has the power to lift us out of a funk, and to help us celebrate […]
Pregnancy
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Go ahead… pamper yourself. Not only do you deserve it (you ARE, after all, growing another human being completely from scratch), it’s also good for you! Taking care of yourself […]
After years of leading guided relaxations in my prenatal yoga classes, many of my students asked for a version they could listen to at home. Those heartfelt requests lead me to […]
When pregnant there are so many decisions that you make on a daily basis in order to keep your baby safe and healthy. New emerging research is now finding that […]
Pubic Symphysis Dysfuction (PSD), sometimes referred to as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) occurs when the two halves of the pelvis become misaligned. This happens because the hormones of pregnancy loosen […]
I clearly remember the moment I first encountered loving kindness meditation. Laying on the floor of an unfamiliar yoga studio in a new city back in 2000 – the instructor […]
The first step in changing I am going to try to breastfeed into breastfeeding is to acknowledge that breastfeeding IS the biological norm of babies and mothers. Breastfeeding is […]
Are The Bible Teachings and HypnoBirthing Complementary? Can I be a true Christian applying Jesus’ teachings and use HypnoBirthing for my baby’s birth? The answer is a resounding yes. At […]
So you’ve heard the stories, and maybe you’ve felt the effects of this yourself: baby-brain. What is it? Is it real? Often during pregnancy women experience a change in their […]
Pre-term labour is defined as labour that begins earlier than 37 weeks of gestation. If you are reading this, then I’m guessing that you’re already experiencing some contractions earlier than […]
Oh my poor husband – he had the “pleasure” of being woken up from a deep sleep to the sound of me yelling “RUB MY LEG!” repeated because of night […]
In my prenatal yoga class, I am often asked if there are specific yoga postures that would be good to do use during labour. The answer is a resounding yes. […]
I wish that no one needed this post. Varicosities or varicose veins are bad enough when they happen on your legs. They suck even more when they happen in your […]
Quinoa is very high in protein, and it’s a complete protein. Using it in a salad is a great way to increase your protein intake during pregnancy. Not sure how […]
I admit it… I think I’m a wee bit addicted to gorgeous henna designs adorning gorgeous pregnant bellies. I love this tradition as a beautiful way to celebrate and honour […]