My Waterbirth, Homebirth & Hypnobirth...

My second birthing experience was beautiful, peaceful, gentle, ecstatic and enjoyable. But it wasn’t exactly as I had planned… The plan was to have a waterbirth at home, in our peaceful mountain village. I had ordered and shipped in an Aquaborn birth pool from the UK. I would be using Hypnobirthing techniques for a calm and gentle birth as I did previously. I had discussed all my requirements with my amazingly...

Dominica’s 2nd Annual Health & Wellness...

The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) in collaboration with ‘Astaphans – Right Place, Right Price’ is set to host Domnica’s 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday May 22nd from 10am-6pm. This showcase of Dominica’s Health and Wellness industry will take place in tented arenas on the grounds of University of West Indies open campus. The event will feature a grand exhibition of locally...

Hypnobirthing- A Book Review...

Can natural birth really be easy, relaxed and enjoyable? When I was pregnant with my first baby I wanted to find a way to birth that was peaceful and pleasant. Many people mocked the concept and related their own birthing stories filled with turmoil. However, I was blessed enough to find the book ‘Hypnobirthing – The Mongan Method’ by Marie Mongan. Through her evidence based information and outline of techniques...

The Benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy...

It has been proven that regular exercise contributes to a healthier pregnancy and a more relaxed, easier birth and many women around the world take yoga classes while pregnant as a gentle and beneficial form of exercise.   I attribute a lot of the success I had with my fast, enjoyable and natural birthing experience to the practice of yoga before and during pregnancy. Yoga provides a wonderful exercise during pregnancy...

Breastfeeding as a Meditation and Healing Practice...

There are a multitude of reasons why breastfeeding is physically good for baby and it is also powerful for them on more subtle levels. As a Mama who has been breastfeeding for 6 months I have found it to be a holistically enriching experience. To me breastfeeding is a reminder of life’s miraculous perfection. I am so thankful to be able to breastfeed and the ability to create food for another being to thrive on...

A Pregnancy Meditation...

Taking time to meditate is beautifully beneficial at any stage of our lives but it is especially valuable whilst nurturing a young baby in the womb. Calming our emotions, which can fluctuate wildly with hormonal changes, helps us to be clearer, happier, more focused and prepares us for giving birth. The baby also picks up on the vibes and is likely to be calmer and uplifted on a subtle level. During deep relaxation our...