Hi Bella Mamas – in todays vlog I explain how President Trump stole the breast milk from one of my postnatal Doula clients!
Watch to find out more and understand how to optimise the delicate cocktail of hormones that we need in our bodies to ensure that the postnatal ‘Sacred Window’ with our newborn babies is a time of peace and joy rather than exhaustion and stress.
If you’re are pregnant or new mum in Auckland – come along to my free workshop ‘The Two Secrets to a Joyful Postpartum’ to find out more about the importance of this special time and the traditional postnatal mothercare rituals practised in nearly every culture around the world. You will also learn how you can build your village to support you as you in turn care for your baby.
Useful Resources for a Newborn Mother.
The Two Secrets for a Joyful Postpartum – a free workshop for pregnant couples and new parents.
Postnatal Doula Support in Auckland
Nourishing Newborn Mothers – gorgeous Ayurvedic postpartum cookbook by Julia Jones
The First Forty Days – The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
Postnatal Massage – Benefits of massage for newborn mothers.
Essential Watching for a Newborn Mother (or anyone who wants a shot of oxytocin!)
The Top Ten Cutest Baby Panda Videos!!
Funny Stand Up Comedy – Jim Gaffigan’s Mr Universe – Four Kids
Cats Being Total Jerks for No Apparent Reason
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Hi Jo, loved your Vlog! One more horrible thing that Trump is responsible for! My postpartum journey was a challenging one as I had breastfeeding issues and had to supplement baby’s feeds with formula and no it was not always joyful. But it was the support of my husband and my parents that kept me going. Attending your pregnancy yoga classes and then receiving those divine postpartum massages from you were glimmers of hope in the darkness. I remembering feeling so vulnerable that every time someone spoke to me gently,I just wanted to cry. I felt like I was letting my baby down by not being able to breastfeed properly. However with my village’s love that included you, we survived, 6 weeks after baby’s birth I know longer needed to supplement his feeds. He is year old now and I am still breastfeeding. I think all new mums should remember that they are superstars and breastfeeding is hard and no matter which way it goes, their love for their baby is not in question! Thanks Jo ❤️️
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Prachi thank you so much for your lovely words and feedback. You are so right, breastfeeding is often a challenge for many mums and it really take a ‘village’ to help and support a breastfeeding mum. I feel very blessed and privileged to have been part of yours. 🙏🏻 I can’t believe your Bella baby is a year old already! Wishing you all the best. Much love Jo x
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