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Category: Birth
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When Pregnancy Feels Heavy: My Journey Through Prenatal Depression
Pregnancy is often portrayed as a time of joy, glowing anticipation, and maternal bliss. But for me, it was a season of darkness, confusion, and deep emotional turmoil. As a doula and placenta specialist, I’ve walked alongside many women through their pregnancies. Yet, when it was my turn—during my second pregnancy—I found myself grappling with…
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Golden Hour: The Magical Hour After Birth
Your baby has just been born—congratulations! They may be looking at you with big, amazed eyes, and you’re diving into those beautiful eyes for the first time. It’s a moment of bliss. It’s also the beginning of the “golden hour”: the first hour following birth. During this period, it’s recommended that you stay in close…
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Prepare for the arrival of your baby with a birth preparation course
If you (or your partner) are pregnant, you might wonder how to best prepare for birth. A birth preparation course will help you feel more prepared for the arrival of your baby and gain confidence for the months to come. Read out our full article to choose the class that best fits your needs! Learn…
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How To Manage Pain During Labour and Childbirth: The Different Options
Childbirth is a profoundly transformative experience for any expectant mother. It marks the culmination of nine months of anticipation, and the pain that often accompanies it is a significant aspect of the process. Some women choose to give birth with medical interventions such as epidurals. Others opt for an unmedicated approach. Let’s explore together various methods and techniques…
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What is hypnobirthing? Everything you need to know
Even though pregnancy and the lead up to birth can be a time of great joy and excitement, it is normal to have feelings of apprehension or anxiety when thinking about the actual labour and birth process. Hypnobirthing may be a method to consider when exploring pain management and relaxation techniques for your labour and…
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Is Water Birthing For Me?
We all know how wonderfully calming and relaxing a nice warm bath can be. It’s no wonder that many women choose to spend some or all of their birthing time in the water. Considering that your baby has been safely carried in a watery environment, a water birth might seem a perfect way to enter…
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Interview • Inbal Sigler, Isis Hypnobirthing.
In this interview, we talked with Inbal Sigler, the founder of Genisis Feminine Artistry. Inbal is a multi-talented woman. She is a Hypnobirthing specialist, a Doula, a Pilates and yoga teacher, a Chinese Medicine practitioner and an Orgasmic Birth and women group facilitator. She welcomed us in her lovely studio in De Pijp (Amsterdam). This…
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Demystifying hypnobirthing
When you hear the term ‘hypno’ or ‘hypnosis’, your first thought might be about losing or surrendering control… yet the hypnobirthing method is the complete opposite! Hypnobirthing combines deep relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis, also sometimes called ‘focussed relaxation’. These techniques enable you as a mother in labour to remain in control of the birth process. The skills…