A recent study by Wansink et al (2007, Obesity 15:2920-2924) looked at why the French are thin even though they eat pastas, breads, wine etc.

They hypothesised that people who use internal cues (feeling full) rather than external cues (empty plate) would weigh less.

They compared a group of Parisians and a group of Chicagoans and confirmed that those with normal weight were more likely to listen to internal cues (feeling full).

They also observed that that the French were more likely to listen to internal cues.

If we translate these finding into the area of inspired fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding etc., it confirms what many women have already discovered.

By listening to your own wisdom (internal cues) rather than the ’shoulds’ or ‘have to’ of society (external cues), you make decisions that are best for you.

Your answers to success in pregnancy and birth…to experience the relationship you really desire and be the mother you really want to be…are within you.

Naturally, we need support, advice and expertise from time to time. But your wisdom within will guide you to the information, course or coaches that will help you to thrive. 

Perhaps you are out of practice and haven’t been hearing your guidance. It is there none the less.

How can you deliberately listen to the guidance of your amazing body today… and begin to relax into success in pregnancy, fertility, breastfeeding and more?

In joy,

Deirdre Morris