Archive for March, 2008
Pregnancy, Fertility and Advanced Maternal Age
Posted by: | CommentsMaternal age has received a lot of attention and we are all familiar now with stories of women in their 50’s and 60’s having babies.
But many women are very concerned about their age. A significant proportion of the women I speak to mention age as a factor in their fertility.
The image of the biological clock ticking away is very powerful in the collective mind of woman. Along with various statistics abount disability etc., this causes a lot of stress for women who want to be mothers.
We receive strong messages that it is not ‘good’ or ‘right’ for more mature women to have babies.
Perhaps it is time now to reclaim your power from the elusive biological clock and even statistics and return instead in the wisdom of your body.
YOUR body is utterly unique.
If you are wondering about having a baby as you advance in years, just pause for a while. Breath and sit quietly with your eyes closed.
Ask yourself the question if having a baby is right for you now. Is this the truth that really wants to be expressed through you now? And just notice the response…how your body feels… images that come up.
You have come here for a reason…to fulfill your own beautiful destiny. You are the only one who can tap into what that is.
To discover whether or not it is ‘right’ for you to have a baby now, release norms and clocks and go within.
I know this can be difficult on your own. As a result, reprogramming your relationship with your biological clock is one of the issues addressed in my inspired fertility programme.
However, this exercise will help you to begin to connect with your body, your wisdom and your unique purpose again so that you can make the best decision for you.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Your Vision – Surrounding Yourself With Support
Posted by: | CommentsWe know that the first important step is setting your intention and deciding exactly where you want to go in fertility, birth, breastfeeding and beyond.
Another factor that influences your success in fertility, relationship and parenting is the kind of support you have in your life.
‘You are the average of the five people you spend most of your time with’ (Jim Rohn).
So if these people doubt your fertility or ability to have a safe, empowering birth for example this will have an impact on your experience (subconsciously or otherwise).
Do the people you spend most time with believe in your body’s wisdom, in your capacity to breastfeed with ease or in the possibility that you really can thrive in relationship and parenting?
Surround yourself with people who share your vision.
Join local or on-line groups. Hire a coach and a doula. Read books that support you in the direction of your dreams. Tune into empowering radio and t.v. shows.
And give yourself the permission to take a break from relationships and conversations that are going in another direction.
You are the master of your life.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Breastfeed or Bottle Feed? Guidance From Your Soul
Posted by: | CommentsThis post is not about looking at the merits of breastfeeding over bottle-feeding or visa versa.
Rather my intention is to help you tap into what wants to be expressed through you now or later after baby has enjoyed a safe, gentle birth.
This blog is for women who want to be supported in connecting with their own truth and living that regardless of what convention holds as right or proper.
Many women don’t even consider breastfeeding because of cultural programming. Others would like to breastfeed but feel that it is not possible for them.
The reasons that women don’t breastfeed have much more to do with the beliefs that we had been fed and the current neural connections in our brains than what the soul would love to experience.
Do you believe that it is possible for you to breastfeed without pain in a way that gives you free time, ample sleep and actually nourishes your relationship with your partner?
Perhaps you believe that if you breastfeed, it has to be on demand to be beneficial? Or maybe you fear that baby won’t get enough nourishment with the breast.
It may seem that you just can’t breastfeed in a way that brings freedom and joy to you, your baby and your family.
To tap into your own deep wisdom, give yourself the chance to actually listen to it. You could begin by writing down what you don’t want to experience in feeding or breastfeeding (from your perspective and that of your baby).
This will reveal some of the clutter that might be disconnecting your from your inner guidance.
Then write down what you would love to experience around feeding and breastfeeding in an ideal world.
Allow your imagination to take a wander into glorious places of rest, bonding, joy, beauty and wild abandon!
What is coming up for you now?
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
