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Aromatherapy and conception
There is no doubting that trying for a baby, and the stress and frustration that accompanies the arrival of each period, takes the fun and spontaneity out of, well, trying for a baby! Aromatherapy uses essential oils, which are distilled and purified from various plants, and many of which are said to increase fertility. It’s simple, non-invasive and, thanks…
Aromatherapy in labour
Aromatherapy massage can provide relaxation and relief to women in the first stage of labour, according to the results of a long-term study of more than 8000 expectant mums. Along with more conventional forms of pain relief, women in the first stage of labour were offered essential oils, dropped onto a slip of paper or…
Maternity Skincare
During pregnancy your skin may need extra moisturising, particularly around the areas where stretch marks are likely to appear. You can buy creams which claim to reduce stretch marks. These will keep your skin soft and supple, but there’s no evidence they will prevent the marks. You may prefer to use a rich moisturising cream instead.…
Posted in Pregnancy Health Tagged Alternative medicine, aromatherapy, Cream, Essential oil, Massage, Oils, Skin, Stretch marks Leave a comment
Complementary therapies for labour
Many women choose to use complementary therapies such as acupuncture, hypnosis and aromatherapy to help them in labour. For some women these therapies are very useful, and they need no other form of pain relief. For other women these therapies work best alongside mainstream medical forms of pain relief. Your own midwife, or another midwife…
Posted in Complementary therapies, Labour and Birth, Online antenatal classes Tagged Acupuncture, Alternative medicine, antenatal class, aromatherapy, babyworld online antenatal class, class 4, complementary therapy, Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy, labour and birth, Massage, Midwife, reflexology Leave a comment
Home birth list
Here are some things you may wish to have ready for your labour and home birth: Your birth plan – if you’ve written one, have a copy ready to give to your midwife, even if there’s already one with your notes Hot water bottle/wheat bag to put on your back or front in labour or…
Medicines in pregnancy
While there are, in fact, very few over the counter or prescription drugs which are definitely known to be harmful to unborn babies, it is wise to be cautious during pregnancy. Remember that anything you take by mouth, put on your skin, breathe in or inject may either pass through to your baby or change the way your…
Posted in Pregnancy Health Tagged aromatherapy, Baby, chemist, drug, homeopathy, Pharmaceuticals policy, pharmacist, Pharmacy, Pregnant, Prescription drug Leave a comment
Giving birth abroad
Community midwife, Elizabeth Way-Rider, visited a ‘birth house’ in Germany and discovered a natural and holistic approach to childbirth that leads to very little medical intervention. I was invited to visit the the Gerburtshaus (birthing house) in Soest, Germany to compare their positive, almost holistic care of both mothers and babies in comparison to the midwifery care in the…
Posted in Labour and Birth, Travel Tagged Acupuncture, aromatherapy, Birth, breathing exercises, Breech birth, Caesarean section, Childbirth, Massage, Pregnancy, Water birth Leave a comment
Mother’s Day gifts
Love thy labour necklace The perfect present for a mum who has just given birth or is just about to. The amethyst heart bestows stability, strength and peace. The pearls symbolize health and longevity (and are thought to ease childbirth!). Price £69 inc gift wrap and delivery From: www.babeswithbabies.com Mama melts Beautifully designed aromatherapy cupcakes…
Pampering
Countdown to delivery: ’Pamper me’ health & beauty tips to help you enjoy each trimester. Pregnancy can be very tiring as your baby grows and gains weight, your body may start telling you to slow down, relax and spoil yourself. So here are some simple health and beauty tips to help soothe you during the countdown to D-Day. First…
Complementary therapies for families
Complementary therapies have received mixed press in recent years. However, many people are turning to them to relieve problems that Western medicine has not succeeded in helping. Babyworld moderator and complementary therapist Lynne Morgan gives you a basic guide to the most common therapies and explains how they can help in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. What we now…
Posted in Complementary therapies, Conception Tagged Acupuncture, alternative therapies, aromatherapy, back pain, complementary therapy, cramps, Homoeopathy, Infertility, Massage, morning sickness, postnatal depression, Pre-eclampsia, Pregnancy, reflexology, restless legs, sciatica, Symphysis pubis dysfunction Leave a comment
