Hi Folks, The results of this study aired on ABC news recently. I wanted to include the actual Dutch study that the news report is based on, however I could […]
Marie Berwald
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For some women, childbirth is a fearful event, but it needn’t be. As a natural childbirth instructor, I’ve seen how hypnobirthing techniques help moms-to-be release fear. When women use these […]
Is vaginal breech birth safe? If you are sitting in front of your computer right now, you likely just discovered that your little one has decided to hang out in […]
I call my sister… “What are you doing?” Would you like to come over and watch ladybugs with us?” a note of desperation in my voice. We’ve been at this […]
Ultrasound Safety in Pregnancy: Why “Entertainment” Scans Carry Risks Expectant parents are often the most diligent researchers. From ensuring they meet the recommended folic acid targets to avoiding certain foods, […]
When you hear the word hypnosis, what comes to mind? For many, it conjures images of stage performers making people cluck like chickens. In reality, therapeutic hypnosis is a scientifically […]
On Saturday June 6, over 80 people joined together to raise money for our local labour and birth unit at the Regina General Hospital. It was a wonderful opportunity for […]
Whether you are planning a natural childbirth at home, in a birth center, or at a hospital, a universal goal for expectant parents is to “labor less.” Karen Bannan’s insights […]
Chicogo Doula and HypnoBirthing practitioner, Cindy Unger recently posted this really interesting blog about suggestibility and its influence in labour, and it got me thinking about this fascinating topic. Suggestible […]
As moms sometimes we get so caught up in trying to say the right thing that we forget that our simple present in our children’s lives is the most important […]
Every birth is a monumental rite of passage that fundamentally transforms a person. However, when a birth experience deviates significantly from your expectations or involves medical interventions you didn’t anticipate, […]
Take some time and watch this short video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbk980jV7Ao it’s witty and thought- provoking…… and reflects my outlook on life and likely yours too. Enjoy your day and …….smile […]
Calm Birth Techniques Sometimes, a Cesarean Birth is the safest way to welcome your baby into the world. While it may not be the birth you originally envisioned, you can […]
This is something that I have been thinking about lately. I love sitting down as a family together to share a meal, but I have a bit of a mental […]
As a pregnancy yoga instructor, I often remind my students that prenatal health goes far beyond gentle movement and breathwork; it’s also about mindful nutrition and understanding how certain vitamins […]