Let’s Do Away With The Pregnancy Due Date!
Due dates are often viewed as the pinnacle of scientific prediction, and health care for pregnant women. In reality they are neither. The mental anguish they create is damaging to women and babies.
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I Was The World’s Best Mother!
I was the world’s best mother once upon a time. The only trouble is that in practice I’m not as good as I was in theory. I’m just good enough now. I suppose that will just have to do!
Virginity – It’s Not Actually A Thing
Virginity is either a prized possession or something to be rid of in a hurry. Or maybe virginity isn’t actually a thing, maybe whether you’ve had sex or not has no impact on who you are as a human.
Why The Moment Of Birth Matters To Women
Birth matters to women. Not because they have unrealistic expectations, or are selfish. It matters because some moments in life are important to us. I know this because I am the mother of an adult.
Dear Mothers, Sometimes It IS Your Fault!
Mothering: it’s the only job in the entire world that doesn’t get easier as you gain more experience. Step into the limelight for just one minute and acknowledge the hard work you do as a mother.
Mother Guilt At Birth: When The Love Isn’t Instant
Women want to welcome their babies with love and joy but when this doesn’t eventuate they often feel terrible guilt. What mothers need to know is that the rush of love, is actually a rush of hormones.
8 Easy Tips To Help Reduce Pain In Labour
8 tips for women who would like to give birth without pain relief. With a solid plan, the majority of women can successfully welcome their babies without drugs. Here is all the information you need!
Emotional Care – Not Just A Woman’s Job
Why do so many adult men expect to maintain a relationship without any emotional input whatsoever? Why do they think that relationships should function without any emotional substance?
Eternally Grateful For Motherhood AND Able To Complain
Mothers are grateful for their children, but they need to just complain sometimes. We can’t expect them to bottle everything up all the time! That’s unhealthy and could lead to depression or worse.
Birth After Previous Birth Trauma
Have you experienced birth trauma? Are you now expecting another baby, or planning to try and conceive one soon? Here are ten tips on managing your past trauma before and during your next birth.