Archive for September, 2008
Birth Myth: Breech Babies Require Cesarean
Posted by: | CommentsBeing pregnant with our glorious twins I am acutely aware that in many parts of the western world a cesarean would be considered necessary procedure! Here too (in Espana).
Thankfully, with the help of the law of attraction, I have found a hospital with an empowering attitude towards mum, dad and baby and a view that birth is, in fact, natural. Yippee! So I can deliver vaginally even though we are having twins. Great.
And then we discovered that one of the babies is in breech…..
So I was thrilled with my doctor’s reaction. All is well as far as he is concerned! We are still on for a natural, vaginal birth!
I found this video that shares one couple’s story of their 3 breech babies.
“Refusal of vaginal breech is a human rights violation in that it forces a woman to agree to surgery in order to obtain medical care. The right to informed consent is meaningless where there is no right to informed refusal.” - Henci Goer
Focus on what YOU want your birth experience to be. Intend to attract skilled people who support your vision in a safe, empowering way. And know that it doesn’t matter what your experience up to now has been.
You are a powerful creator and can begin to harness the wonder of the universe and create a magical beginning for you and your baby now!
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Breastfeeding, Vitamin D and The Meaning Of Life
Posted by: | CommentsOn our Blog Talk Radio show today, Maire Clements (author of the multi media ebook/ecourse ‘The New Motherly Art of Conscious Breastfeeding) and Nutritionist, Tracy Gary discussed the controversial topic of vitamin D, breast milk and whether babies should be taking supplements when being breastfed exclusively.
Maire explained the risk factors (not enough vitamin D in mom’s diet and not enough exposure to sunlight). Tracy shared with us foods that breastfeeding moms need to include in their diet so that baby gets enough vitamin D while on the breast. She also referred to an an excellent article entitled ‘Does My Baby Need Vitamin D Supplements’.
During the discussion, I was reflecting on the message behind the issue of possible vitamin D deficiency for baby when breastfeeding. What is life trying to tell breastfeeding moms in this story?
And here is my conclusion for now…
(1) Nourish yourself fully because as you nourish yourself you nourish your baby. (In my view this relates to more than just nutrition).
(2) Get out of the house and into nature.
(3) Kisses on naked skin are essential for you and your baby….. in this case kisses from the sun but feel free to generalise this one.
With an understanding of the law of attraction, when you choose to receive nourishment, tenderness, love and connect with nature you model this to your baby and both of you attract more of these life enhancing experiences into your day.
Click here to listen to the show.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Birth From Dad’s Perspective- New Documentary on Father’s Experience of Birth
Posted by: | CommentsThe trailer to this new documentary is very powerful indeed. ’The Other Side of the Glass’ looks at how current practices around birth dis-empower dads who have been overlooked in the birth process.
In this clip we are reminded that a new baby is fully conscious and involved in the process of birth and it matters how we touch and treat her.
It is a good reminder too that joy in birth and parenting requires us to honour the sacred masculine as well as the sacred feminine.
Thanks Linda for sharing this with me.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
