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Banjo’s Entrance into the World
I was awake, as usual, at 5 a.m., staring at the wall, wishing that I were asleep when I thought I had wet my pants.
I hopped up to go to the loo and noticed a little blood which was the mucous plug coming away. Then a gush of water came that I knew was more...
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Unexpected
... a true birth story compiled by Katrina Folkwell
Just an hour ago I was peacefully asleep and now here I am feeling as if a rocket is torpedoing through me.
I had awakened to a deep rumbling belly, gone off to the toilet, nothing out of the ordinary, more...
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How to assess a midwife
The following list of questions will help you to decide if a midwife is the right person to attend your birth. It will help if you have a strong bond of mutual trust and a clear understanding of each other’s opinions on all aspects of pregnancy, birth and more...
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Wonderful News
This is part of a series of true birth stories excerpted from the book “The First Breath”, compilation and photography by Katrina Folkwell. Katrina believes that each story read will touch hearts and profoundly help others in their own journey of entering more...
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Kaede`s Joyous Homebirth: A Rural Homebirth Journey
Our homebirth with Kaede` was difficult to plan. Firstly, I had to find a willing midwife to travel to Theodore. This took me months of emails and phone calls. I’m sure every midwife in Australia and a few from around the globe got the standard, 'do yo more...
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The Birth of Kathrynn
I decided that I needed to get just a bit more sleep that morning when the alarm went off. I turned it off, rolled over, and slept. After all, it was Christmas Eve- I deserved a bit of a break. Especially since it had been ages since I’d had a good night more...
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The Birth of Rhett James: A Rural Hospital Birth
I fell pregnant easily with Rhett. It was about a month after my husband and I were married and we were determined to fall pregnant quickly. I am writing this story now as Rhett’s 3rd birthday approaches us in less than two weeks away. How quickly time more...
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Oliver’s Birth Story
For many women the thought of having a caesarean is terrifying, the knowledge that after viewing your newborn child, you may be unable to hold or even see your baby for at least an hour (sometimes longer), can be devastating. Paula Beckton experienced a more...
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The Birth of Bodhi Jaiha
It always seemed wrong to me that birth should take place in a hospital. Even before coming to my eventual informed decision to plan homebirths for my children, I felt instinctively that there must be a better way… a birthing woman is not sick, and doesn more...
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Fed Up DVD
Fed Up studies the effects of food additives and chemicals on children's behaviour.
Sue Dengate's famous presentation about the effects of food on children's health, learning and behaviour together with entertaining and insightful interviews, support
Price: $ 36.00
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Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering - The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting.
By Dr Sarah Buckley
So many women seek a natural birth and this book will help you understand what it means for you. From Reclaiming your Birthright to Yoga and Motherhood, this book is a series of 26 articles, 7 of which are on natural parenting topics
Price: $ 41.00
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Lost Children, Lost Society: Portrait of a post-modern family
Abandonment, separation, insecurity and isolation. These are experiences that we as a global community are facing. But most sadly it is affecting our children. Gone is their innocence so early, their trust in humanity, and their trust in adults to safegua |
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Leading from the Trenches – a man’s approach to parenting
Another day is over and I watch my sons while they sleep. I’ve closed their bedroom windows, pulled the covers over their shoulders and now — before I leave their rooms — I say a quick prayer for them and wonder how I’m doing as a father. Do they get enou |
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Shining Son and Running Water
An excerpt from the book “Getting Real About Growing Up”, a resource book for young people, parents, teachers and youth workers. |
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What Triggers Your Anger?
Family life is complicated and unpredictable. Day-to-day expectations and responsibilities can create angry emotions in both parents and children. |
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Masquerade: Magic Potions and Cures
In the name of removing wrinkles and lines, not only are most cosmetics not good for you, reports Alf Orpen; in fact, they may even speed up the ageing process.
Out of Paris, New York, London and Rome continuously come sensational ‘new’ claims of substan |
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