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. Others bond with their baby gradually over weeks and […]
When babywearing doesn’t work for you – Part 2
So we’re looking at ways you can make babywearing work better for you, if you are having discomfort or you’re just not “getting it.” In part 1 of this post, I gave you two strategies: adjust your baby carrier, and adjust your posture. But there is something else you can do to make babywearing work better […]
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. […]
How to get enough sleep as a new mother
As a new mother, you may have heard that sleep deprivation is just part of the job. I disagree. Newborn babies don’t need a sleep routine – but newborn mums do. Your baby will sleep whenever and wherever. It’s normal and healthy for newborns to catnap throughout the day and night. You, however, need 3-5 […]
Why Oxytocin is Important for the Newborn Mum
If you’ve taken any pre-natal classes, you’ve probably learned about the importance of oxytocin during labour. Oxytocin isn’t just for labour though. It’s so important during the postnatal time. A mother who is getting enough oxytocin feels relaxed, contented, and safe. She may lose track of time, so if you ask her when she last […]
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 […]
