I love sharing the beautiful Indian cultural practice of postpartum "confinement" in which new moms and their babies stay home for 40 days after birth. I learned about this tradition because i was raised in a Sikh community and lived in India for 12 years. As a mother and a midwife who practiced in New Zealand for eight years, I am delighted about the resurgence of this p … [Read more...] about Ayurvedic Postpartum
Postpartum
Protecting the 4th Trimester
Around the world, the postpartum period is considered a special time—a time in which a mother is born, as well as a baby. Many cultures have special practices and customs that serve to recognize this very special time in the life of a woman: the postpartum period. In many cultures, women are not expected to carry on their usual lives, but are revered and recognized for the n … [Read more...] about Protecting the 4th Trimester
Tips for Postpartum Blues
Anyone who has suffered from any form of postpartum depression knows that it is nothing to be taken lightly. One in 8 suffer from Postpartum Depression (PPD), according to Postpartum International, and dads experience it too. Knowing that you are not alone, and that your feelings are not your fault, are important things to remember when trying to find a way to tackle your pa … [Read more...] about Tips for Postpartum Blues
Digital Doula for Postpartum
What happens to a mother after she gives birth? Even after 35 years or working professionally with birthing women and their partners, this question continues to fascinate me. Once a mother gives birth it seems that all eyes turn to the baby, and she becomes almost invisible. Throughout her pregnancy she was the center of attention, glorified and pampered by the whole range of … [Read more...] about Digital Doula for Postpartum