Postpartum Doula in Brno and around

13/02/2018

We have pretty high expectations of ourselves. Releasing some of our expectations of doing it all perfectly might save us from the epidemic of not-enoughness...
Mothers, and mothers-to-be, listen to this interview with my inspiration, Earth Medicine teacher Pixie Lighthorse.
Be kind to yourselves. Very important. Look for support systems. Very important.
http://soulworkformoms.com/pixielighthorse/

20/05/2017

This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately... We as (postpartum) doulas use techniques originating in these countries, from these nations... Rebozo work is one such example. And I think we are obliged to dig deep and discover as much as we can not just about the practices and tools we use but also about the ways we can pay back to the people we take them from.

20/08/2016

Postpartum doulas do that. Warm up. Nourish. Nurture. Make soups. Make teas. Hold hands. Because new mothers need to be mothered. This wonderful herbal tea says "You rock, mama!" I made it for my sister.

17/08/2016

A postpartum doula can be with you well before you bring your baby Earthside... You can get to know each other and she will support you during your pregnancy, birth, and in your postpartum days...

04/08/2016

It is World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is one of greatest gifts for your baby and yourself. (artwork: Catie Atkinson a.k.a. Spiritysol, see her Instagram account).

15/07/2016

A good postpartum doula will be fully there for you, listening and holding safe space with an open heart...

Do you want to be there for a loved one, but don't know how? Here are some techniques to help you 'hold space' for people in need.

25/06/2016

I tested a lovely new carrier with my son - I can happily recommend this for babies from 4/5 months of age further... MoniLu is a baby/toddler carrier made out of wrap fabric. The MoniLu makers make 3 versions - MINI, MEZI (middle) and MAXI. I tested the MINI one with my 18 months old son and it was still fine, though the MEZI version would already fit him better. it is incredibly soft, much lighter than my Manduca carrier that I have been using for both kids... And you can choose any wrap you like to have it made into a carrier - or use the ones the producer has to offer... And I am tempted to have one made for my son - and for you to test and try with your older "babies"... Cuz they ´re always our babies, right? :) And they deserve the best:) and so do we and our shoulders that carry them :)

For more info and pictures of existing carriers so far, join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/610473869129157/

See the age /weight recommendations in comments.

22/06/2016

WORD...

We couldn't agree more 🙌.

Your postpartum body is amazing! Don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

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24/05/2016

This is Marisa Alcalá - she is an independently practicing homebirth midwife and herbalist from Canary Islands. And I had the honour of taking part in a seminar with this incredible Woman who shared her vast knowledge with us - doulas, midwives, mothers...

21/05/2016

Falling in love...

Oh my god, the love!!! I can't stop looking at this picture of this baby falling in love with mama! ❤️❤️❤️ https://www.facebook.com/hamptonroadsbirthphotographer/

09/05/2016

Yesterday I was looking for something I could share here to wish you all Happy Mother’s Day... I found it today, a day later... but mothers should be celebrated every single day, right? So - happy days to you all...

07/05/2016

Fathers are so very much important in the postpartum period... Postpartum doulas can support them in their new role as well.

Formula companies would like dads to think that they will miss opportunities to bond with their baby if Mom breastfeeds--hogwash! We bond with friends, relatives, neighbors, family members--none of which we have breastfed! My husband chose to bond through nightly bath time, messaging and rocking Baby to sleep...How did your partner bond with his newborn? facebook.com/birthingandbreastfeeding