All About Birth

A fabulously simple explanation of good attachment.

Breastfeeding Attachment Good attachment will help a baby get more milk and make breastfeeding more comfortable. This video shows why good attachment is so important to breastfeeding success and how to help mothers deeply attach the baby to the breast. About the Breastfeeding Series » DOWNLOAD

Important research sharing an update for recommended sleeping positions for expectant mums to reduce The risk of stillbirth

I love it when science backs up common sense!

Love Makes Your Baby's Brain Bigger... Neglect, Abuse and Trauma Kill Billions of Brain Cells, Neurologist Says X-ray images show the brain of a loved 3-year-old is twice as big as the brain of a neglected 3-year-old What’s the difference between the 3-year-old brain on the left and the 3-year-old brain on the right? Love. The child whose brain appears on the left had a caregiver who …

My next calmbirth course for the year at Neutral Bay is
16th and 23rd November! It is easy to book online!

More fabulous information and a worthy read

Breast milk, formula nurture similarities, differences in gut microbes Health consequences of differences uncertain

More information about breast milk, its just amazing!

Side-by-Side Photos of Breast Milk Pumped 3 Days Apart Prove Its Healing Magic One mom has shared photos of her changing breast milk to show how amazing it truly is.

Great photos on the miracle of babies

Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson spent 12 years of his life taking pictures of the fetus Developing in the womb.

These incredible photographs were taken with conventional cameras with macro lenses, an endoscope and scanning electron microscope.

Nilsson used a magnification of hundreds of thousands and “worked” right in the womb. His first photo of the human fetus was taken in 1965.

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A great visual on birth

Well that’s amazing

Sleep is so important for all of us. When we are tired our behaviour changes ( e.g by becoming less social!) and it is no different for little ones who give cues when they are tired. Parenting a newborn is a steep learning curve so this is a little reminder!

Is my baby overstimulated? Learn how to read the signs Your baby’s first year is full of so much play and exploration, but sometimes all the action can add up to overstimulation, and a rather cranky baby.

A lovely article about supporting women in labour

Articles - 9 Best Tips to Support a Woman in Labour Follow these rules to build a solid birth team with your partner

How to raise kind children, according to Harvard researchers There are four steps we can take, according to Harvard researchers.

Can mothers drink alcohol while breastfeeding their babies? As festive party season kicks off, nursing mums may be feeling a bit left out. While everyone else tops up the vin rouge, they're often left to sip on a mocktail. The long-standing advi

Love & Fear - its impact on Mental Health By Peter Jackson Founder Calmbirth Midwife & Calmbirth Educator PSH Therapist To begin this short essay on mental health I’ll start with two important questions. Can the Calmbirth prenatal education classes make a positive contribution to the mental health of pregnant couple’s as well as to the chil...

I've always wondered: what's behind the belly button? The umbilical cord drops off a baby's belly button after birth. What happens on the inside is far more fascinating.

The wonders of breast milk!

Breastmilk composition Breastfeeding is the biologically normal way to feed babies. Hence, the composition of breastmilk is the biological norm for human babies. Breastmilk contains many factors which help protect against infection and inflammation and contribute to the development of a child’s immune system and a healthy...

Bruce Lipton is an easy listen!

Watch: The Programmable Mind by Bruce Lipton Much of what we consider "Reality" is in fact a program. Using "The Programmable Mind" we can change reality.

Breastmilk composition Breastfeeding is the biologically normal way to feed babies. Hence, the composition of breastmilk is the biological norm for human babies. Breastmilk contains many factors which help protect against infection and inflammation and contribute to the development of a child’s immune system and a healthy...

How We Breathe Could Also Affect How We Think And Feel Breathing doesn't just fill our lungs with oxygen and help us stay alive, it could also affect the way we think and feel, according to a new study.

Food for thought!

Oxytocin Being Tested For PTSD and Alcohol Abuse A new study will test the power of oxytocin in combating PTSD.

The biology of uterine fluid: How it informs the fetus of mom's world A developing fetus bathes in a mixture of cellular secretions and proteins unique to its mother's uterus.

Rhythm of Breathing Affects Memory and Fear - Neuroscience News A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.

Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth Many mothers ask, "Can I breastfeed after a caesarean birth?" The answer is YES! There is no reason why you should not be able to breastfeed successfully.

More joys of singing to your little ones..an interesting article

Sing to your bump: lullabies to babies in the womb decrease crying when... Many expectant parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby by redecorating its intended bedroom in a soothing colour and buying lots of rattles...

More reassurance you cannot spoil a newborn.. http://www.today.com/parents/hold-those-preterm-babies-early-often-study-says-t109319

It's science! New study says go ahead, hold those babies Hold those snuggly newborns as much as you can. It's not only good for you, it's good for them.

It is with great pleasure to announce that you can obtain a FREE copy of my ebook from the All About Birth website. This book has been given as a hard copy to all women and partners who have attended my courses. The book includes 60 positive birth stories. Enjoy!