Mama's Medicine

15/01/2021

I feel so passionately about this ~ Optimal cord clamping ~ waiting until the umbilical cord stops pulsating before clamping they cord ~ baby receives nutrient rich umbilical cord blood which supplies extra iron, oxygen and stem cells ~ waiting 1 minute allows your baby to receive about 80ml of blood, after 3 minutes it increases to 100ml ~ increases brain oxygenation for baby ~ improves iron levels for the first year, strengthening their immune system for life! Put baby on your chest and wait as long as you can before cutting the cord. Hours or even days 😊 your baby will thrive as nature intended 🙏🏽

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05/09/2020

The benefits of placenta encapsulation ✨

This is what the latest research says:

“Depressive disorders are the most common postpartum psychiatric manifestation, though this is not to be mistaken for the “baby blues” or postpartum depression (PPD) 41.

The acute withdrawal of the significantly increased amounts of circulating (neuro)hormones around the time of parturition and the sudden cessation of hormone synthesis by the placenta is suggested as a cause for the emotional imbalance43 .

As small quantities of progesterone are detectable in both raw and dried placenta, ingestion could likewise exert an effect on the mental health of the mother. Hence, the indication for puerperal application of oneʼs own placenta as a hormonal substitute may be derived in the case of prior postpartum depression or pronounced premenstrual syndrome with marked mood swings.

Placental tissue is a source of natural hormones, trace elements and essential amino acids – the ingestion of raw or dehydrated placenta could influence postpartum convalescence, lactation, mood and recovery.”- Johnson et al. 2018

I believe this is currently the best (non-pharmacological) remedy we can offer mums after birth 💫

04/06/2020

• Racism is 100% learned behaviour. I believe mothers are the agents of change, and teachers of love, who are literally equipped to heal the world.

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16/05/2020

His sleepy time b**b association has worked out beautifully for us and now I’m glad I didn’t ‘train’ him out of it. At 20mths I still gaze upon his sweet face as he drifts off in my lap twice a day 💞 its the best!🤱🏼

16/05/2020

His sleepy time b**b association has worked out beautifully for us and now I’m glad I didn’t ‘train’ him out of it. At 20mths I still get to watch his sweet face drifting off in my lap twice a day 💞 it’s the best.

04/05/2020

• Burying the placenta [or just the umbilical cord if you are having it made into capsules] ~ is a very common tradition throughout most cultures. The parents choose a place that has a special meaning, often ancestral land or at home. Doing this is said to root the child to the earth, and to their identity. It is believed that the person will not become individualistic or selfish but a part of the community, of nature and of the cosmos. Not to mention returning its sacred nutrients to Mother Earth. What a beautiful symbology 🍂🌼🌺 .
Most of my clients choose to have their umbilical cord retuned fresh [in a ziplock bag which is kept in the freezer until you are ready to bury it and plant a special plant or tree on top ] OR the dehydrated option which you can ofcourse bury too or some mamas get crafty & weave into a dream catcher adding feathers & beads or whatever the heart desires 💛
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04/05/2020

• Burying the placenta [or just the umbilical cord if you are having it made into capsules] ~ is a very common tradition throughout most cultures. Usually in a place that has a special meaning [ancestral/home land] Doing this is said to root the child to the earth, and to their identity. It is believed that the person will not become individualistic or selfish but a part of the community, of nature and of the cosmos. Not to mention returning its sacred nutrients to Mother Earth. What a beautiful symbology 🍂🌼🌺
I give the option of retuning the umbilical cord fresh [in a ziplock bag which you pop in the freezer until you are ready to bury it] or the dehydrated option which you can bury, make into a dream catcher, or keep in your special birth box 💛

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04/05/2020

• Burying the placenta [or just the umbilical cord if you are having it made into capsules] ~ is a very common tradition throughout most cultures. Usually in a place that has a special meaning [ancestral/home land] Doing this is said to root the child to the earth, and to their identity. It is believed that the person will not become individualistic or selfish but a part of the community, of nature and of the cosmos. Not to mention returning its sacred nutrients to Mother Earth. What a beautiful symbology 🍂🌼🌺
I give the option of retuning the umbilical cord fresh [in a ziplock bag which you pop in the freezer until you are ready to bury it] or dehydrated in a shape of your choice; 🌀, ♥️ ♾, 💧

22/04/2020

Super special delivery this morning to my beautiful friend & lab partner ANGEL Nathalie who just became a new mother again 🧡
Mother and baby were totally blissing out enjoying newborn snuggles in the room where he was born 🌳✨.

I Love how excited Nath is to reap the benefits of her own placenta goodness after years of encapsulating for and supporting hundreds of women through pregnancy and birth. .from Berlin to Byron!

If you know Nathalie you know she is an incredible woman, strong but gentle, knowledgeable yet humble, a truly graceful being, and she gives so much to families in the community. Now it’s your turn to receive & be looked after like a Queen my darling 🧡🙏🏽

22/04/2020

Super special delivery this morning to my beautiful friend & faithful lab partner Nathalie 🧡

mother & son totally blissing out together in the room where he was born 🌳✨

Love how excited she is to reap the benefits of her own placenta goodness after years of encapsulating for and supporting hundreds of women through pregnancy and birth. Now it’s your turn to be held as you rest, retreat & receive!💫

Love you darling, huge congratulations to your family of four 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Mother & baby were Blissing out enjoying snuggles in the house all to themselves for the first time 💞

02/04/2020

Love this client feedback ✨