Wellness & Birth

06/11/2025

Connection with your child isn’t built in big moments or grand gestures.
It’s built quietly in the small, everyday things that say “I see you.” 🌿

Here are 5 little things that strengthen your bond with your child:

1️⃣ Unhurried time.
Kids can feel when you’re distracted.
Put the phone down, slow your pace, and give them your full attention even for 10 minutes.
Presence means more than hours of half-focus.

2️⃣ Laughter.
Playfulness breaks tension and builds trust.
Silly faces, tickle fights, inside jokes & laughter reminds them that home is a safe and happy place.

3️⃣ Listening.
Really listen when they talk about their drawings, their friends, or their worries.
When you take their thoughts seriously, they learn their voice matters.

4️⃣ Affection.
Hugs, cuddles, a hand on their shoulder, gentle touch reassures and regulates.
It tells them, without words, “You’re loved, and you’re safe.”

5️⃣ Shared routines.
Bedtime stories, weekend walks, family meals & small rituals build security.
They give your child something to look forward to and anchor them in connection.

The bond you build in ordinary moments becomes the foundation for lifelong trust and emotional strength. 🤍

03/11/2025

Preparing for birth isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, mental, and deeply personal. 🌿
You can read all the checklists in the world, but peace comes from within.

Here are 5 simple ways to prepare emotionally for birth:

1️⃣ Practice intentional breathing.
Deep, steady breathing helps calm your body and mind and keeps you centered when labor feels intense.

2️⃣ Stay flexible with your expectations.
Birth rarely follows a perfect plan. Be open to how your journey unfolds, and trust that you’ll adapt beautifully.

3️⃣ Create a calm environment.
Soft lighting, music, scents, affirmations, little details that remind your body it’s safe to relax.

4️⃣ Build a support system.
Surround yourself with people who make you feel seen and cared for, your partner, midwife, doula, or friend.

5️⃣ Release fear, welcome trust.
Talk through your fears, journal them, breathe them out.
Your body was made for this and you can do this. 🤍

Every birth story is unique.
The goal isn’t perfection, it’s peace, presence, and connection.

02/11/2025

See you all tomorrow for our Midwife Live Talk on Zoom, topic will breast/bottle refusal. Find the link in our story. 🌸

31/10/2025

Apologizing to your child doesn’t make you weak.
It shows them what love looks like in real life. 🌿

Here are 5 things your child learns when you apologize:

1️⃣ Humility.
They see that even adults make mistakes and can own up to them. It teaches that being wrong isn’t failure, it’s part of growing.

2️⃣ Accountability.
Apologizing models responsibility.
They learn that actions have impact and that making things right is what matters most.

3️⃣ Emotional safety.
When you apologize calmly, you remind your child that your love isn’t conditional.
It tells them they’re safe even when things go wrong.

4️⃣ Empathy.
They start to understand how others feel when hurt.
Your apology becomes their first lesson in kindness.

5️⃣ Conflict resolution.
You’re showing them how to repair relationships with honesty and care.
They carry that skill into every future connection they build.

Kids don’t need perfect parents, they need human ones who model grace, growth, and repair. 🤍

29/10/2025

Pregnancy is beautiful, but it can also feel heavy at times.
The changes, the waiting, the pressure to do everything right can be a lot to hold. 🌿

Here are 5 gentle reminders for when you feel overwhelmed:

1️⃣ Your body knows what to do.
Even when you doubt it, your body is working perfectly behind the scenes.
Trust the process that’s unfolding inside you.

2️⃣ Rest is productive.
You’re growing life, not being lazy.
Rest is not wasted time, it’s part of your preparation.

3️⃣ Comparison steals joy.
Every pregnancy looks different.
The healthiest thing you can do is honor your own pace and experience.

4️⃣ You’re allowed to slow down.
You don’t need to keep up with anyone’s version of “doing it all.”
Slow days are still meaningful days.

5️⃣ This is temporary.
The discomfort, the fatigue, the emotions — they will pass.
Give yourself grace in the waiting. 🤍

You are doing enough, and you are enough.

24/10/2025

Preparing for birth isn’t just about the hospital bag or the baby clothes — it’s also about preparing your mind and emotions. 🕊️

Here are 5 simple ways to prepare emotionally for birth:

1️⃣ Learn to breathe through uncertainty.
Labor isn’t something you can script.
Practice slowing your breath — it helps you stay grounded when things don’t go exactly as planned.

2️⃣ Talk about your fears.
Whether it’s with your partner, birth coach, or friend — saying your worries out loud helps release them.
You don’t have to carry them alone.

3️⃣ Keep your expectations flexible.
Birth rarely follows a perfect plan.
Prepare for the ideal, but make peace with the unpredictable — your strength is in your adaptability.

4️⃣ Create a calm space.
Music, scents, affirmations — simple sensory cues that remind your body it’s safe to relax.
A calm mind supports a calmer birth.

5️⃣ Focus on support, not perfection.
You don’t need to know everything. You just need to feel supported.
Let your partner, midwife, or doula hold space for you — physically and emotionally.

Every birth looks different, but peace always begins within you. 🤍

20/10/2025