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Skin to skin ✨
A simple & magical practice
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Did you know this time releases hormones that relive stress and stabilise a babies temperature, breathing rate, heart rate & blood sugar?
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mama magic captured by one of my all time favourites @bertillepics

I LOVE this photo and not just because my book bab

Lying In 🛏💫
a healing postpartum practice
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Bed rest after birth is a common cultural custom among Chinese, African, Moroccan, Indian, Korean and Arabic women. Traditionally they would have a whole village looking after them too! Just incredible.
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We can learn and be inspired by these cultural customs. Adapting them to support western mamas during their postpartum period.
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If 40 days of rest, cocooned in a baby bubble in your home seems daunting to you, you aren’t alone. Some mamas don’t like the idea of hiding away in their home. They would prefer to get on out there, socialise, enjoy the fresh air and show off their beautiful new baby.
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The thing is, this traditional ‘confinement period’ has been passed on from generation to generation to honour and support a woman through her transition from maiden to mother. The process of pregnancy and birth takes a huge toll on a woman’s body and leaves her as vulnerable as her new baby.
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If a week of laying in bed, a week on the bed and week around the bed seems impossible for you. Try adjusting the times instead of neglecting the practice all together. You could try 5 days in each phase, 3 or even 2. Honouring this time and your body, for even just a few days will help you work towards restoring your mind and your body.
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Combining rest, as much as you can handle, with some help around the house and nourishing meals can make for a magical fourth trimester. Even if it doesn’t exactly resemble the traditional confinement period.
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Do what works for you in your world mama. Just remember to take it slow, be kind to yourself and know that the normal rhythms of life will resume before you know it. Embrace this time, even just a little and even if it is outside your comfort zone.
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Lying in mama @neramniminde and her sweet daughter🌙

slow sleepy sunday ✨🧡
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I took the weekend off SM to connect and recharge with my family. I feel like I’ve neglected a lot over the last two weeks whilst frantically trying to get things done. I’ve actually not really achieved much other than ending up overwhelmed and stressed.
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Sometimes I love the synchronicity of my work and motherhood and other times I feel like I’m spinning too many plates and they all end up smashed on the floor. I spend a lot of time and pour a lot of love into creating and sharing content to inspire and educate mamas on social media and on my blog and I feel really guilty when I drop the ball and miss a few days *cough … week*
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Anyway, I’m feeling motivated and inspired again after spending the weekend in nature with my family. So I’ll be back sharing with you more and if there is anything you want to see more of let me know either in the comments below or send me a DM.
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Oh and one more thing…
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I set up a ‘buy me a coffee’ account this week. I though that if I have inspired or helped you in a way way through my content over the last year, you could buy me a coffee *cough… wine* to say thanks. It would make my day 😊️🧡 the link is in my bio.
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postpartum magic with @tamikamchugh

We are born of love; love is our mother.
- Rumi
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