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Body Dysphoria in Anorexia and Transgenderism

By MHeket on 14 April, 2017 attachment parenting, autonomy, beauty, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, dysphoria, eating disorders, feminism, mothering, support, transgender Feminism, Feminist Thought, Health, Personal Journeys, Teens

People are desperate to separate the body dysphoria that transgender teens display from the dysphoria that teens with an eating disorder display. Are they really so different? Maybe, but maybe not.

I Was The World’s Best Mother!

By MHeket on 27 July, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, challenging perceptions, compassion, housework, sociological perspectives, support Babies, Children, Mothering

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!

Can you fail at breastfeeding?

By Lizzie Carroll on 5 July, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, capitalism, critical thinking, feminism, mothers, support, validating experiences Babies, Mothering

Can you really FAIL at breastfeeding? Perhaps fail isn’t the right word when we take a close look at the formula culture we live in. Society FAILS to support loving mothers, mothers do their best!

The Secret To Good Birth Support For Dads, And Families

By MHeket on 9 June, 2016 autonomy, balancing partnerships, birth practices, men, mothers, support, unrealistic expectations Birth, Men at Birth

A good read for fathers or families who are worried about the choices their partner, sister, daughter, or friend is looking into for her upcoming birth. Rest assured, you’re not the first to worry.

Mothering Through Anorexia – What I Did RIGHT!

By MHeket on 3 June, 2016 attachment parenting, autonomy, challenging perceptions, child safety, eating disorders, health, mothering, mothers, self care, support, teens Matters of the Heart, Personal Journeys

Mothering through anorexia is pretty much like living through hell. It’s really important for mothers to be realistic with themselves about their achievements, rather than just critical of everything.

The DOs and DON’Ts Of Breastfeeding!

By MHeket on 29 April, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, baby, capitalism, challenging perceptions, mothering, mothers, support Breastfeeding, Mothering

Are you wanting to give breastfeeding a go but unsure how to go about it? Have you struggled to breastfeed before and want to try again? Are you struggling now? Here’s some fast easy tips from a pro!

Mother Guilt At Birth: When The Love Isn’t Instant

By MHeket on 16 April, 2016 attachment parenting, babies, birth practices, caesareans, challenging perceptions, compassion, critical thinking, maternity system, mothering, sociological perspectives, support, unrealistic expectations, validating experiences, VBAC Birth, Birth Trauma

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.

Do You Need To Help Bring On Labour?

By MHeket on 13 January, 2016 autonomy, birth practices, challenging perceptions, critical thinking, health, maternity system, medical intervention, support, VBAC, women's rights Birth, Hospital Birth

How safe is synthetic hormone induction for labour? Should you induce labour at home and will that help you avoid synthetic hormonal induction? Is home induction any different to chemical induction?

The Sacred Sisterhood

By Lisa Morgan on 22 August, 2015 support Wyld Womyn

Valuing our connections to other women is an important part of honouring the sacred sisterhood. Finding common ground helps us all to empathise.