Category: Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum – Pauper to Princess (or Duchess)
| December 4, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Pregnancy |
I awoke this morning to the news that Kate Middleton is pregnant and has been admitted to hospital with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. I have felt nauseas since I heard the news and I’ve been actively avoiding reading any of the comments surrounding the press, because honestly, people are cold hearted and mean, especially when they are…
My Body, My Choice With A Backup – A Look At IUD’s
| May 15, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Alternative Medicines and Remedies, Attachment Parenting, Guestpost, Pregnancy |
After I had my first son, I knew that I would want to get pregnant in the future but not right this minute and I wanted some assurance that it would not happen. I had been on hormonal birth control prior to having children and I was not happy with what it had done to…
A Recommendation For The Humble Condom
| April 24, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Alternative Medicines and Remedies, Attachment Parenting, Child Health, Guestpost, Pregnancy |
Continuing on the Contraceptive Options series, today we have Lauren sharing with us why her and hubby, Sam, love using condoms. Lauren writes at Hobo Mama and is co-founder of the Natural Parents Network, and it’s a huge honour for me to be hosting her interesting (and amusing) post. I hope you enjoy it too!
Maternity Photo Shoot With Urbanvox
| April 19, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Misc, Motherhood, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy |
*This is NOT a sponsored post If you’re a regular reader, you’ll have seen a few of these pictures already, and if you’re a follower on Facebook they’ve surfaced there a few times already, but now, as my little Aviya uncurls and loses her new born look, I’m finally ready to share some pictures with…
Our Journey to Natural Birth Control – Natural Family Planning As Contraception
| April 10, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Alternative Medicines and Remedies, Attachment Parenting, Guestpost, Pregnancy |
Today we have Maggie, a friend and reader, who shares her experience of ‘natural family planning’, including Ecological Breastfeeding and Lactational Amenorrhea. —————————————-
Birth Control Options Overview
| March 27, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Alternative Medicines and Remedies, Attachment Parenting, Guestpost, Pregnancy |
Mama Jorje takes us through a range of different contraceptive options, the pros and cons of each and her experience of a few of them.
Birth Story of Squidgy – 13 March 2012
| March 24, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Gentle and Positive Childbirth, Letters to Squidgy, Motherhood, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy |
Our Squidgy girl’s birth story is a little bit of a lot of things. It’s still quite raw in my head, and this will probably all come out a bit rambly, but… it is what it is. It was imperfect, and yet perfect too. It was perfectly different. Perhaps that’s the first lesson I’ve had…
Activity Pack Ideas For Older Siblings At A Birth
| March 20, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Gentle and Positive Childbirth, Motherhood, Playful Parenting, Pregnancy |
Ideas for keeping a toddler busy during labour and child birth. Activity packs, joint activities and more.
Announcing: Squidgy Is Here
| March 14, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under Gentle and Positive Childbirth, Motherhood, Pregnancy |
If you follow on Facebook or Twitter, this is going to be old news to you now, but Squidgy is here!! And she’s a girl! What a surprise!! I was really expecting a boy, for some reason!
13 March 2012 – A Good Day For A Birthday?
| March 13, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy |
So many of my friends and family are far away and won’t be able to share in this baby’s birth with us. I’m not sure how much I’ll update here today, or how much will need to be edited or spell checked later. I know when it gets to the thick of it, I’ll be…
So many of my friends and family are far away and won’t be able to share in this baby’s birth with us. I’m not sure how much I’ll update here today, or how much will need to be edited or spell checked later. I know when it gets to the thick of it, I’ll be focused inwards, and not sharing what’s going on… but in the meantime, writing is my therapy. It keeps me calm, and focused. Lucky you, eh? 
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