Category: Health in pregnancy
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The Birth Plan
For all generations, the plan for a pregnancy is to have a healthy baby after a wonderful labor and delivery experience. Nowadays there is a written plan reflecting the information presented in ante natal classes, which were first offered in the mid 20th century. The last century saw birthing gradually shift from the midwives assisting…
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How to Relax to Manage Pain
This is wisdom and experience from a loving family member who has given permission to share her words. I have edited the contents slightly to change it from a personal letter to a more general communication, that is still full of love for mothers giving birth. It may also work for other types of pain.…
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The Ties That Bind
My Nana who knitted for 5 children and 9 grandchildren. It’s interesting to watch my daughter changing through her pregnancy. Her hair is lush, her cheeks are pink and her body is rounding out. I remember being more than pleased with the quality and shine of my own pregnant hair and being very aware of…
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Check it out!
We are living in the information generation. There has never been so much knowledge available to us on just about everything and in so many formats. However, we are huge fans of books and libraries. My daughter had some book recommendations for me that I want to share here. Back in the 80s and 90s, I…
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