Hello Everyone, Today I invite you to skip your normal meditation and watch this instead. It’s just as good and probably better. It truly is a fabulous opportunity to watch such a precious experience. Watch for the moment at 4:49 when baby is sucking its thumb joyously! Every baby deserves […]
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So often people think of using a doula only for birth, however a doula can also provide a lot of really good support during that initial post partum period. I asked one post-partum doula to talk about how she helps her client experience a smoother transition into motherhood. If any […]
I used to think that all fragrances in personal care products were bad, but then I learned about essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated liquids that contain the strong aroma compounds of various plants. They are typically extracted from the plant through distillation and give a highly fragrant scent if […]
This is an excellent way to start off the new year. Napoleon Hill’s message rings as clear today as when he recorded this message more than 70 years ago. Napoleon Hill book’s Think and Grow Rich has sold over 30 millions copies since it was first published in 1934 and […]
This is an excellent way to start off the new year. Napoleon Hill’s message rings as clear today as when he recorded this message more than 70 years ago. Napoleon Hill book’s Think and Grow Rich has sold over 30 millions copies since it was first published in 1934 and […]
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 what’s considered “normal” and that you know the benefits of keeping your baby inside as long as you can. But […]
Today’s Guest Post is by Alanna Bergquist. This journey of inner development is wonderful. Hope you are as inspired as I am. Marie ********************************************************** I’ve come to a place in my life where I can appreciate that the best way to connect to those I love is to first connect […]
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 cramps. Muscle cramps – there is nothing fun about them. Unfortunately they are more common during pregnancy than at […]
JOIN US… Time : Saturday, June 11 · 7:00pm – 10:00pm Location : Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Regina, Sk. Laboring Under an Illusion – Mass Media Childbirth vs. The Real Thing [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Gd7pqeESE] Anthropologist Vicki Elson explores media-generated myths about childbirth. As a childbirth educator for 25 years, she observes daily how […]
Marie here – today’s article is a guest’s post is by my friend Yael Quittner of A Mother’s Instinct in New York city. She is an experienced hypnobirthing instructor, hypnotherpist and ultrasound sonographer. Today she will share with you a wonderful way to reflect and decide on the type of […]
Here is the curious answer. QUITE POSSIBLY. You simply can’t assume safety testing on any personal care products. Why is that? Well currently, Health Canada does not require any company to prove that their product is safe by any independent testing before it hits the market. Researchers have to proof […]
I am reading “The Brain That Changes Itself” and thought this bit is very relevant to the work we do. I know it is long, but very interesting I thought. “According to Ramachandran, pain like the body image, is created by the brain and projected onto the body. This assertion […]
Most of you have heard me going on and on about the power of oxytocin in healing, bonding and labour. As you might recall, oxytocin is the “love hormone,” but it is also referred to as the “anti-stress” hormone. This morning I was sitting at home enjoying a quiet moment […]
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 much protein you need? Learn more here. For those of you new to quinoa, it is a whole grain which […]
Since becoming a mom I often feel that my time and attention are being pulled in many directions. The kids demand, rather than ask for my attention and are honestly so in need and incessant that they get the lion’s share of what I have to give. Plus there are […]