For millions of years, the female psyche has been hard-wired with an understanding of what to do at birth and how to do it. Most women appear to be born with an innate sense of how to cooperate with nature during pregnancy and birth and how to provide robust, loving nurture once their child is […]
How the birthing partner can be helpful Read More »
Expecting couples may have questions and concerns on their mind, which can be different for each individual. The following article lists 3 of the most common questions. It also addresses how to apply natural approaches to resolving common birth complications in order to reduce unnecessary medical interventions. Should serious complications require the use of medications
What if? Breech, big baby and high levels of stress during pregnancy Read More »
My mother gave birth to my sister and me in the 70ties in Germany. Listening to her story about my own start to life and the procedures and mindsets that were common practise back then, brought tears to my eyes. Those weren´t tears of joy. Sympathizing with my mum provoked feelings of regret, fear, helplessness
Maternal Separation Stresses the Baby Read More »
Respecting mothers and babies throughout pregnancy and birth (and life for that matter!) is one of the main points of focus of the Birthing Without Fear methodology. The sacred bond between mother and child and the parental bonding with our children as nature intended, is the heart and soul of what I am passionate about. The
Ten Ways to Truly Respect Motherhood Read More »
I recently had a conversation with a dear and well-meaning friend who proposed to me to try her way of ensuring that my baby would sleep through at night. She described in vivid details how she took “the opportunity” while her husband was away for a few days, to “train” her child to not be
Dangers of “Crying It Out” Read More »
Scientific findings don´t stop surprising us – According to the following article by Laura Grace Weldon, it’s now known that cells from a developing fetus cross the placenta, allowing the baby’s DNA to become part of the mother’s body. These fetal cells persist in a woman’s body into her old age. (If she has been
Mother & Child Are Linked At The Cellular Level Read More »
