Guest article by Sam Crosby, Ayana Organics Most of us don’t really give much thought to our perineum until we are faced with the prospect of tearing during childbirth, but it quickly becomes one of the primary concerns of many pregnant women. Vaginal tears can occur during childbirth when the baby’s head is being pushed through the vaginal opening. I […]
The Toxic Womb + 5 Safe Skincare Tips for Pregnancy and Baby
Is your skin care routine harming your unborn baby? Pregnancy is a time when we as women start to prioritise our health. Whilst a medical professional can answer our questions about caffeine intake, alcohol intake and avoiding certain foods, this is also the perfect time to become more aware of what we are putting ON […]
Nature’s solution for dry itchy skin during pregnancy
Many pregnant women find that the skin around their growing belly is itchy and dry. It’s a common pregnancy skin complaint! If you already have dry skin, you may find that it becomes more dry and itchy as your skin stretches. You may also experience a flair up of eczema or dermatitis. Generally speaking, it’s […]
Massage and Aromatherapy For Childbirth + Finding the Right Labour Oil
Touch is language through which we can convey a range of things including caring, comfort and empathy. Massage at its base is touch. Massage in general has a multitude of benefits. It lowers blood pressure, improves body function, helps overcome pain and discomfort and speeds healing. In addition to this, massage promotes a feeling of […]
Baby Massage: Exploring The Many Benefits
I first discovered the benefits of baby massage 7 years ago, when I was a sleep deprived new mother of a baby with colic. I had already decided not to try any medication, and so I was left trying to research natural methods of colic relief. I spoke to a friend over the phone who […]