Georgie Coote: Childbirth Mentor, Birth Doula & Reflexologist

09/14/2017

Yes!

Physical therapist says we’ve all been practicing a less extreme version of Chinese foot binding Americans are horrified when they learn about the ancient Chinese practice of foot binding — tightly wrapping the feet of young girls to drastically change the shape and size of their feet. The practice…

04/28/2017

Number 3 Melissa Erskine😄

We're in this together, fellow parents!

04/21/2017

Understanding the stages of labor is a key part of your birth preparation. Here are all the stages of labor explained, plus what to do during each one.

04/19/2017

So important to spend time postpartum being nurtured, nurturing your baby and allowing yourself to heal and rest.

"By prioritizing the integration of a newborn into your life in slow and gentle ways, and by allowing yourself to be supported by your family, community, plant allies, and spirit guides, you are participating in a crucial culture shift that is essential in healing the planet and its fut

03/01/2017

Sally Earlam has been featured in
Families SW London magazine

https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/families-magazines/families-london-south-west-magazine

02/07/2017

http://www.georgiecoote.com/georgie-coote-childbirth-mentor-blog/2017/2/7/hiking-as-a-metaphor-for-labor-and-birth

I love to hike and every Monday, unless I have an imminent birth due, I am lucky enough to be able to do challenging hikes with a small group of girlfriends. One Monday last fall however, no one could make it and so just my trusty dog, Oscar and I set out on our own. It was raining and a little co...

02/07/2017

Love this!
http://www.mother.ly/child/i-was-going-to-fold-the-clothes-but-instead-i-held-you

You fell fast asleep on my chest and it was an easy choice of what to do despite a list of things needing to be done.

01/27/2017

Fantastic!

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01/27/2017

Great overview of what it will mean to pregnant and breastfeeding parents to have the Affordable Care Act "ObamaCare" repealed.

Many expectant parents have come of age under the ACA and may not have any idea of the range of protections and laws that it includes.

01/25/2017

Wonderful!

Next time your kids are having difficulties expressing their emotions, use this chart to help them label and understand their feelings.

Print a copy of this poster here: http://bit.ly/2bGb57H

01/19/2017

Could you benefit from a Birth Story Listening Session? A way to bring new understanding and peace around your birth experience. Thank you Barrie Rein Thunemann for your fantastic article.

By Barrie Rein Thunemann MA, ICCE, CD, Certified Birthing From Within Mentor, www.fullmoonbirthseattle.com Our culture tells us that giving birth is supposed to be one of the best days of our lives…

01/13/2017

Interesting article about the amazing placenta!
http://www.coloradobirthphotos.com/2016/02/10/9-amazing-facts-about-placentas/

The placenta’s attachment to the uterus is where the maternal blood and baby blood exchange oxygen and nutrients. The mom’s blood and baby’s blood do not mix or touch.