It wasn’t long ago that a new Mum would be looked after in ‘confinement’. This meant she was well fed and rested and she had nothing to do but feed and be with her baby for the first few weeks after birth. All other chores would be done by family and friends. It was understood that this time was a healing time for new mothers. Deep rest and good nourishment were the order of the day. Read More

Oxytocin is the birthing hormone. When the time is right, and baby is ready, and the journey of birth begins, Oxytocin flows and the womb contracts. Oxytocin works opposite adrenaline. The body won’t produce oxytocin and adrenaline at the same time. Read More