One of the biggest issues for new parents is the amount of sleep they’re getting – or rather, NOT getting. Now, most parents of newborns spend a lot of time through the night breastfeeding, shushing, patting, rocking, using white noise, trying all sorts of techniques to help their baby sleep. But there’s one simple little […]
How to build your (postnatal) village with 3 simple lists
Village-building is a skill we’ve lost, so it’s good to be very intentional and structured with our approach. We’re going to make three lists. List #1: who do you want in your village? Make a list of all the people in your life, who are geographically close to you, and who you trust and like. […]
Get Out of the House for a Peaceful Postnatal
Oxytocin, the love hormone, is so important for new mums. It protects mental health, heightens empathy, and increases resilience. But when you’re struggling with sleep deprivation or exhaustion, boosting your own oxytocin is probably not at the top of your priority list – you’re just trying to survive. That’s why I help my clients create […]
When do traditional postnatal practices fail the new mother?
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 traditional postnatal practices Recently, there’s been a surge of […]
Supportive spaces for newborn mums: where’s yours?
Sometimes the outside world feels chaotic and overwhelming, to a newborn mother. At Peaceful Postnatal, I encourage my clients to spend the first six weeks at home, drawing on ancient traditions of confinement. But it’s not always practical to spend several weeks at home. Maybe you need to do the school runs, or even just […]
