January, 2013 | Spiritual Birth

Birth in South Africa Vaginal Birth After Caesarian(VBAC) January 24, 2013February 7, 2013 by Marianne Littlejohn

Successful Vaginal Birth After Two Caesarians

Vaginal birth after two caesarians is possible when the mother is healthy and encouraged to do what her body is made for.

Birth in South Africa January 24, 2013January 25, 2013 by Marianne Littlejohn

Midwifery and Birth Conference Cape Town 2013

The idea of our own Midwifery and Birth Conference with a South African flavour was born in the care during many journeys and discussions while travelling to homebirths with Ruth, my apprentice. Meanwhile, on travels in India, my good friend, Dr Gauri Lowe, was inspired by a similar concept and the idea took off. We …

Pregnancy and Birth Information Spiritual Parenting January 10, 2013February 24, 2013 by Marianne Littlejohn

How to Bond with your Unborn Baby

The period of our lives that has the most impact on our personality and adult health is the period we spend in the womb. Preparing ourselves for pregnancy and bonding with our unborn babies prior to birth will help to safeguard their emotional, physical and mental health, and our relationships with them.

Spiritual Birth Philosophy

Women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives, including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being. A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she will give birth to her child.

Pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most women. To this end, interventions should be kept to a minimum wherever possible. A baby who is born gently and welcomed by warm, caring parents receives the best possible start in life.

Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event.