The cord is never really cut and I really believe the way the cord was cut will dictate the attachment between mother and child. If cut gently, patiently and calmly then the connection can be the same, but if cut under shock and fear then the connection could be slightly more fraught. I have sensed this since my little one was born. Her cord was cut in a traumatic way. I felt the instant responsibility to heal the trauma, and it was completely overwhelming. Image via Александр ...
Healing
Mama health/wellbeing – A guide to intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is currently one of the world's most popular health and fitness trends. People like myself are using it to lose weight and improve health. Many studies show that it can have powerful effects on our body and brain, and may help us live longer! I came across an article about IF by Dr Mercola about 2 years ago, when I was still holding on to about 10 kilos of excess baby weight! I gave birth to Luca in May 2014 and although I breast fed, I was eating clean and ...
Musical healing
I was listening to a birth trauma webinar by Jennie Harrison (Enlightened mamas) a few weeks ago. Hearing her story took me back to my birth trauma which I'm still healing alongside my daughter. Listening in tears it was so enlightening to hear you can actually talk to your child about this trauma now.. This is something I just didn't think of doing, worrying Flo would be too young to connect with it. But we must remember we are always connected, age and stage does not ...