Monthly Archives: November 2013

Your Rights As a Birthing Mother

You and your baby have the right to receive continuous support during labor and birth from those you choose. You have the right to be communicated with in a language and in terminology that you understand. You have the right … Continue reading

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10 Reasons To Have A Home Birth

You are less likely to be induced or augmented at home. You can labour naturally in your own time, not against the clock. The home birth environment is safer – no nasty bugs like MRSA or other antibiotic-resistant bacteria and … Continue reading

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Write That Birth Plan!

I know that many Mother’s are anti-birth-plans because they believe it is difficult to plan birth. When writing a birth plan you are communicating with those who will be present at your birth, so it is important to write one. It gives … Continue reading

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Lorraine’s Carrot and Apple Cake

I feel cake is an essential all year round but now it’s getting chilly and dark again it’s back to being one of my five a day again.  I came across some recipes from Lorraine Pasacle’s new book, ‘Guilt-free cakes and … Continue reading

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