How breastfeeding worked for me

Simela Petridou [29 January 2009] - I always knew I would do that with my child, as I always thought positive about it. Most of my friends who had kids before me breastfed their babies and I watched them. It looked so peaceful, loving, just right. I never felt that way when I saw a mother giving a bottle. I anyway think that women have breasts to please and feed their babies and not only to please some men,or to make them look nice in a nice top,or dress. I even tasted some breast milk (calm down guys,it was expressed on a spoon) years ago from a very good friend of mine, as I was curious about the taste. I must say my own milk tasted far better for me;-). Read more »

Why attend a baby massage class?

Sandra Byrne [30 November 2009] - Our instructors do not massage the babies – we teach parents how to massage their babies.

The strokes and styles of baby massage are easier to grasp when demonstrated by our experienced instructors. Pressure, rate, rhythm, the length of the massage, respect, bonding, why babies cry, baby’s body language, positioning of the baby, relaxation and parent empowerment are some of the skills that will be taught and the topics that will be discussed. Read more »

Considering birth

Petro Pretorius [30 July 2009] -

It is a common idea that there are only two options when considering birth, natural or caesarian This I think is a common misconception and something to look at more closely.

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