Talking to a professional about birth, yourself and/or your baby can be hard: We have all been there; you’re in a medical appointment when pregnant, or even in labour and things start swirling as your midwife or doctor talks to you about something that needs to...
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MOTHER CIRCLE BLOG
Why Is My Pelvic Floor So Important?
So, you find yourself pregnant for the first time; you are excited, nervous and have no idea of the journey you are about to embark on. Your body starts to do weird and wonderful things, like your boobs becoming ginormous and a lovely black line appears on your tummy....
Fourth Trimester: Your Postnatal Care Plan
S - SUPPORT E - EAT L - LOVE F - FEARS C - CHANGE A - ASK R - REST E - EXPECTATIONS SUPPORT Think “mothering the mother”. Whilst you’re mothering your baby, you need someone to look after you. Someone perceptive enough to know what you need without you having to ask...
Ten Tips for Birth Recovery
TEN TIPS TO RECOVER FROM BIRTH • Set realistic expectations. Don’t expect too much of yourself in these early days and weeks. You’ve just given birth, your body has undergone a huge physical transformation and emotionally it’s been a rollercoaster (and will continue...
Why Magnesium Levels in Pregnancy Are Important
We talked about pregnancy aches and pains in our post-class chat last night. I mentioned that magnesium is a really important mineral for muscle release and recovery and also that most of us are deficient in it. It is important to replenish your magnesium levels,...
Uterine Surges and Oxytocin
It's normal to worry about birth being painful. It's natural to feel this way. Don't worry if this is where you are right now. You're not alone. Fear often comes from not knowing. Taking time to understand what happens during birth helps. Those intense sensations -...