Guest article by Sam Crosby, Ayana Organics Most of us don’t really give much thought to our perineum until we are faced with the prospect of tearing during childbirth, but it quickly becomes one of the primary concerns of many pregnant women. Vaginal tears can occur during childbirth when the baby’s head is being pushed through the vaginal opening. I […]
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Healing Rituals for Postnatal Bliss
There’s no question our bodies go through a lot when we give birth. If ever there’s a time when we could do with some extra tender loving care, it’s right after having a baby. Through the ages, women have passed down ways of nurturing for the new mother, allowing her rest and recovery. In modern […]
Nature’s solution for dry itchy skin during pregnancy
Many pregnant women find that the skin around their growing belly is itchy and dry. It’s a common pregnancy skin complaint! If you already have dry skin, you may find that it becomes more dry and itchy as your skin stretches. You may also experience a flair up of eczema or dermatitis. Generally speaking, it’s […]
Stretch marks: Badges of honour, or banes of existence?
Stretch marks are yet another item on that long list of ways that our bodies are changed (sometimes irrevocably) by pregnancy. For some post natal women, stretch marks are a positive visual reminder of their birth journey…a part of an amazing story of change and these women are happy to leave the stretch marks to […]
Massage and Aromatherapy For Childbirth + Finding the Right Labour Oil
Touch is language through which we can convey a range of things including caring, comfort and empathy. Massage at its base is touch. Massage in general has a multitude of benefits. It lowers blood pressure, improves body function, helps overcome pain and discomfort and speeds healing. In addition to this, massage promotes a feeling of […]