by Antonia | Aug 4, 2018 | Becoming a mother, Common worries
You’ve probably imagined it a thousand times in the past few months…that magical moment when you first meet your baby. Except, for some women, it turns out to be not so magical. Some mothers do feel an instant rush of love and connection with their baby....
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by Antonia | Jun 18, 2017 | Ancient traditions
If you are an expectant mother, you probably want to feel valued, loved, and nurtured after giving birth. At the same time, you don’t want to give up your independence or adopt cultural practices that aren’t a good fit with your modern lifestyle. The drawbacks of...
I like exploring places where motherhood overlaps with creativity, growth and transformation. I write and teach online from my home in Canberra, Australia, where I live with my partner and two sons.