Archive for September, 2008
Breastfeeding Success: New Multi Media Book To Support Breastfeeding for Baby and You
Posted by: | CommentsWhen considering or practicing breastfeeding, we are faced with many opinions (often conflicting) as to the ‘proper’ way to breastfeed your baby.
This can be confusing as some breastfeeding practices are drawn from cultures that don’t mirror the reality of living in a modern world and also because baby’s expected weight gain may be based on information gathered from formula fed babies or unrepresentative samples.
So Maire Clement’s new book ‘The New Motherly Art of Conscious Breastfeeding’ is a breath of fresh air in the field.
I predict that this book will become essential reading for all professionals in the area of lactation and infant development and parents who know that breastfeeding was meant to be a joyful, fulfilling experience for all.
Maire, who has been working with mothers and babies for three decades, has distilled her vast knowledge and experience into the Conscious Breastfeeding system designed especially for modern mums.
She starts from the premise and knowing that breastfeeding should be pain-free and teaches us how to make that a reality. She also reminds us that breastfeeding is a skill that mother and baby need to learn.
Maire is a wonderful example of what we can bring forth into the world when we follow our passion and deep knowing of how life can be. This book has already been a great resource for me as I prepare for my twins.
Maire’s Conscious Breastfeeding System will serve to empower so many mums and dads….creating a beautiful foundation for your baby and you to connect deeply in a way that allows all the family to thrive.
Click here to read more on Maire’s book.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Pregnancy, Fears of Down’s Syndrome and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Posted by: | CommentsMany pregnant women have concerns about Down’s Syndrome during pregnancy.
Amniocentesis, a test which checks for chromosomal abnormalities, is par for the course in many places. We decided not to take it.
Firstly, we are very sure that we want both of these babies regardless. And secondly, I want my babies to have the joy of just being babies for as long as possible rather than coming with a label before they are even born.
None the less, a dream I had about having a child with Down’s Syndrome revealed to be that I did feel anxiety around the idea that one of our twins might have this diagnosis.
Even though, I have had the good fortune of working with people with disability including Down’s Syndrome and I realize that each child is a precious, perfect gift….. I noticed worry when I thought about this happening.
On exploring it further, I came to recognize that I was afraid that people would judge me for waiting…..for being a more mature mum……a high risk. So I decided to take my own advice.(Click here for more on high risk pregnancy.)
However, because concern about Down’s Syndrome is so real for many pregnant women, Joanne Roibu and myself have recorded a session of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) that specifically addresses the ‘Fear That My Baby Will Have Down’s Syndrome’. We will be including it in our audio programme for pregnant women and that will be available soon.
EFT is very powerful for removing the charge and the worry around an issue. We believe that all pregnant mums and dads (and babies in utero) deserve to feel calm, peaceful and joyful during pregnancy and beyond.
Incidentally, I had another dream recently in which a woman I knew had given birth to a baby with Down’s Syndrome. In the dream I wondered why this mum hadn’t told me about the diagnosis. Then it hit me. She hadn’t told me because it didn’t matter!
I woke up very happy because I knew this to be the truth!
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
Getting Pregnant – Listen to Male Wisdom to Become Pregnant More Easily
Posted by: | CommentsA while back I blogged about the wisdom of the female body and how it clearly tells us what is core to a woman’s fertility. Click here for more on that.
Today I want to tune into the wisdom of the male body.
The male contribution to conception and pregnancy is sometimes undervalued. While a woman’s body is much more involved in the development of the baby, a man’s input is essential to allow this to happen.
Sperm alone is not what a man brings to the equation. He also brings a beautiful message from creation. In order for a man to contribute his sperm to create a baby, he must experience a high level of excitement. Ejaculation will not occur unless excitement and pleasure are present in the experience.
In other words, excitement and enjoyment of the physical are fundamental to creating new life. They are not side effects, they are part of the energy of creation from which we all came.
You can use this insight to support your fertility. In your quest to become pregnant and have a baby how about planning to allow more excitement into your life and relationship so that this life giving ingredient is included in your fertility plan.
In joy,
Deirdre Morris
