What is EFT?
Well, a couple of years ago I had a pleasure to learn about EFT. Not only that. I teach this technique to my clients when I feel they would benefit from it. Please see the attached file for Your convenience and let me know how did You get on.
In Peace,
Zane
AFFIRMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS
When I work with people I can not emphasize enough how important our mindset is in order to create the result we desire.
Here come the part where affirmations come in handy. I invite You to read through them and have a feel. Does anything change at all in the way that You look at pregnancy and birth?
These affirmations are inspired by Tracy Donegan, MINDFUL PREGNANCY. Meditation, Yoga, Hypnobirthing, Natural Remedies, Nutrition. Trimester by Trimester.
I am Latvian by origin. One of most amazing treasures my ancestors have brought to our times are Dainas - poems that are similar to Japanese haiku. They are usually short with layers of symbolic meaning included.
For my Latvian clients I have created these few affirmation cards, that can be printed as liked (be it cards, t-shirt, mug or poster - sky is the limit!) tautas_dziesmas_-_afirmacijas.pdf
Hope You have a peaceful Sunday evening and may You rest and have plenty of energy for the new week to come!
In Peace,
Zane
MATERNAL POSITIONS AND MOBILITY DURING FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR
It is more common for women in both high‐ and low‐income countries giving birth in health facilities, to labour in bed. There is no evidence that this is associated with any advantage for women or babies, although it may be more convenient for staff. Observational studies have suggested that if women lie on their backs during labour this may have adverse effects on uterine contractions and impede progress in labour, and in some women reduce placental blood flow.
There is clear and important evidence that walking and upright positions in the first stage of labour reduces the duration of labour, the risk of caesarean birth, the need for epidural, and does not seem to be associated with increased intervention or negative effects on mothers' and babies' well being. Given the great heterogeneity and high performance bias of study situations, better quality trials are still required to confirm with any confidence the true risks and benefits of upright and mobile positions compared with recumbent positions for all women. Based on the current findings, we recommend that women in low‐risk labour should be informed of the benefits of upright positions, and encouraged and assisted to assume whatever positions they choose.
There is little doubt that women should be encouraged to utilise positions which give them the greatest comfort, control and benefit during first stage labour. As women in most western societies now lie in bed for the entire duration of their labour, it is important that they understand the risks and benefits of the positions they choose.
This review included 25 studies (involving 5218 women). Although many studies were not of high quality, and most of the women were low risk, they did show that the first stage of labour may be approximately one hour and twenty minutes shorter for women who are upright or walk around. As every contraction is potentially painful, and prolonged labour can be an overwhelming and exhausting process resulting in an increased need for medical intervention, this is a meaningful outcome for women. Indeed other important outcomes for women who were upright and mobile compared with lying down in bed included a reduction in the risk of caesarean birth, less use of epidural as a method of pain relief, and less chance of their babies being admitted to the neonatal unit. More research of better quality is still needed to validate these results for all women in labour. However, based on the results of this review we recommend that wherever possible, women should be encouraged and supported to use upright and mobile positions of their choice during first stage labour, as this may enhance the progress of their labour and may lead to better outcomes for themselves and their babies.
Maternal positions and mobility during first stage labour - Lawrence, A - 2013 | Cochrane Library
Fertility, Hormones and Health in General
What an amazing conversation.
Please spare a couple of hours to listen to this podcast. It will most definitely open Your eyes to some of the topics related to fertility. If not and You are already well informed - it is always lovely to get an affirmation.
This talk is something I'd love to introduce when talking to teens or even pre teens. Even more people who wish to be parents one day. And if not that - to be the healthiest version of themselves.
Topics that interested me the most:
IUD's/ Hormones Holistically observed/Microbiome
" Sara Gottfried, M.D., a Harvard-trained, board-certified gynaecologist and clinical assistant professor of integrative medicine & nutritional sciences at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Gottfried specializes in hormone health, vitality and longevity using precision/personalized approaches. We discuss female hormone health, puberty, perimenopause, and menopause, hormone testing, the microbiome, stress related hormone challenges, their causes, and various treatments. "
SOUNDS DURING LABOUR AND BIRTH?
I am adding this piece of a gem for Your admiration. Found it a little while back and I highly recommend it. Partly creation comes from my native Latvia. But. all songs are sung in an imagined/intuitive language. Let me know what and how You feel when listening to these.
I hope to come up with more musical/sound background options for Your enjoyment during this precious time of Yours.
Some music here
More info here
In Peace,
THIS BIRTH, Zane
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