Monday, September 12, 2011

Bio Baba Eco-Nappies & Belly Casts at Open Day!!









BIOBABA - Eco friendly nappies - we support local South African products!


Hilary Green – Mom, Doula, Artist

Everyone needs to find something to be passionate about. I am fortunate enough to have found several things. Top of my list are being a Mom, art, and childbirth. My ultimate goal is to get to a place where all three come together in a happy symphony
I discovered my passion for child birth in 2002 when I found out I was pregnant for the first time. I took in as much information as I possibly could about pregnancy and childbirth and I distinctly remember thinking to myself “Wow – I want to be a part of this birthing world!”
Initially, I put that thought to the back of my mind, thinking it was probably just a phase and concentrated on being a Mom, to a wonderful little boy, and two years later a little girl. Once my kids were past the hectic toddler stages and I realised that I was still as passionate as ever about natural childbirth, I decided to pursue my passion and enrolled myself in a course to learn how to become a doula. Since then, I have worked both as a staff doula and a private doula at Genesis, as well as assisting at home births. I have helped numerous moms, during their pregnancies and in labour and post partum and I have been privileged to witness their babies come earthside.
As for the art - I have loved art in all its forms for as long as I can remember. A paintbrush has never been far from my hand or my heart. In the last few years, I have mostly concentrated on personalised art work for babies and kids. I have recently discovered the beauty of belly casting – a fabulous memento of the most special period in any woman’s life. I have created a DIY casting kit and also offer private casting sessions, decorating and workshops at Mother Instinct in Randburg.
And the parenting – well that is the greatest passion of all. Becoming a mother is the greatest gift! Whilst the manner in which we welcome our children into the world is of paramount importance, the manner in which we bring them up is of even more importance.
I am all about conscious living and in turn, conscious parenting. For me, that means being aware of my place in the world, being present and realising how my actions affect my kids, the world around me and the world at large. I don’t always achieve all I set out to but my intentions are good! It’s the little things we do as parents and citizens that make all the difference.
In my journey of self and doula discovery, I have come across all sorts of parenting related options that I was not aware of when I was a new mom. One of them is Bio-Baba eco nappies. I was shocked and horrified when I calculated how much money we personally wasted on disposable nappies when our kids were little and the only alternative to disposables was ye olde’ terry towel squares. Worse still was the damage we did to the planet by using disposables!
I love the concept and ease of use of Bio-Baba’s eco friendly nappies and all it takes to make a cost and eco saving change to the world is to shift your mindset a little!


BIO BABA will give away a fantastic trial pack for Open Day!

Check out Bio-Baba’s website for the full story http://www.biobaba.co.za/.
If you are interested in doula support services, belly casting or would like to see a demonstration of the Bio-Baba concept,



don’t hesitate to give me a call on 083 634 5766.

Mother Instinct - meet this great team at Open Day!

Shop for pregnancy, birth and beyond
Birth Preparation Workshops




Birthing information
Alternative Therapies
Rental of Birth Pools and TENS machines
Support group for new moms
Pregnancy Massage
Breastfeeding Support
Excercise Classes
Pregnancy Yoga
Baby Massage Classes

Our main aim is to:
To provide childbearing women with evidence and researched based information so that they are able to make informed decisions regarding childbirth.

Empower women to ask questions and to encourage open discussions with their care providers.

Increase collaboration between all care providers to ensure positive and improved outcomes for the childbearing women they serve.



MOTHER INSTINCT'S PRIZE GIVEAWAY AT OPEN DAY - Tens Machine Rental for 2 weeks Value:R400 !

http://www.motherinstinct.co.za/


info@motherinstinct.co.za
Mother Instinct
0117910286


0837387439
0834500397





20 minute foot massages for R50 only on Open day!





Pregnancy support



Reflexology is a pressure point massage treatment on the feet and lower legs. A firm pressure is applied to specific reflex points that have a correlation with, and direct effect on, corresponding structures and organs in the body. This is thought to rebalance energy systems, and is profoundly satisfying, and deeply relaxing. Reflexology is recommended after the 1st trimester.
Pregnancy can be a stressful time due to psychological and emotional changes as mom prepares for her big journey ahead, and due to hormonal and other physiological changes that her body goes through at this time.
Regular pregnancy reflexology is a more gentle and specifically tailored form of reflexology. It allows mom to relax, and ease into this process of change, feeling more balanced and equipped emotionally and physically for the duration of the pregnancy. Mom is also simply encouraged to make healthy lifestyle choices during this period, to support the growing babe.
Moms enjoy this pressure point and massage treatment thoroughly. as it aids circulation and brings great relief to heavy legs and sore feet.




Monica Codevilla



Contact: 076 793 9081









Meditation - 'Healing Tao' at Open Day

Natural Tao baby, as told by Susi Baird


TaoBaby came about as a result of the profound experience I had during my pregnancy, when I naturally extended my personal practice to my unborn baby within.
The results were miraculous, I found that I was able to deeply sense my unborn baby’s spirit, body and wellbeing through the gentle Taoist meditations. I proceeded with this work throughout my pregnancy and continue to do so with my baby long after her birth. The innate maternal instinct is deepened and the mother-child connection is unified even further due to the heightened awareness that the practice brings. Due to the softness of the baby’s energy, this is incredibly gentle work.
The benefits to the baby is a sense of security, connectedness, independance and calm. I have also found that this practice improves the baby’s digestion and elimination, improves sleep and gives the baby an increased sense of security as the mother to baby bond is both relaxed and intensified..
The benefits to the mother are a deepened sense of confidence as the mothers connection and understanding of her baby’s needs, moods and wellbeing is intensified. She becomes more relaxed as her baby relaxes, they develop an intuitive communication and understanding of one another.’
The course is recommended to pregnant women, post pregnancy and to those who would like to become pregnant. The gentle meditations open up the energy meridians, releasing stagnant energy blockages, giving way to a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy while deepening the awareness of the miracle within.
The Inner Smile meditation gently, yet powerfully transforms the mothers energy and wellbeing, which is then transfused to the baby – Smiling, radiant mom, smiling, radiant baby!

Prize-give-away - Single voucher to upcoming - Natural Tao baby workshop valued at R1200!

Susi Baird
082 335 8317
www.naturaltao.co.za

Craniosacral therapy information at Open Day

For Open Day, Zaheda will give away I will offer 1 free session to mother to prepare her and baby for birth! Or in the event it is not a preggy mum to a newborn or mum!



Cranio Sacral Therapy is a gentle and safe therapy, utilizing a very light touch, to eliminate restrictions and areas of stress or tightness. Cranio Sacral therapy promotes optimal shape, size, and movement of the head, spine and entire body.Birth is one of the most dramatic and traumatic journeys and experience of our lives. It influences how we view the world, shaping our personalities and our responses to the environment and our interaction with other people. For some babies, birth trauma is, occurs due to space being limited toward the end of the pregnancy, or perhaps babies head was strained and the neck was stressed during delivery, creating real pain and discomfort.This therapy helps to resolve issues from Birth Trauma and birth lesions which are defined as either a mechanical force OR psychological injury that happens near or at the time of delivery. There are many signs and symptoms of birth trauma, including hypersensitivity to sound, movement, diaper changes, etc.Other symptoms are poor sleep, irritability, poor feeding, stiffness, and lethargy / low energy or at the other extreme, hyper excitability and more.Gentle hand positioning and holding helps your baby's body relax. This assists in naturally aligning the fascias which become disturbed by the birth process. The Therapy enhances tissue memory and brings fluidity to the internal organs releasing tensions and stresses. Both reflux and colic symptoms may be alleviated, improving and promoting sleep and brain activity.Babies born vaginally are also subjective to compressive forced during the passage through the birth canal. This causes trauma in tissue and fascia. In order to function fully, the compressive forces benefit from relaxing and releasing. Tension and stuck spots can cause restrictions and imbalances in your baby's system, potentially giving rise to issues such as colic, sucking problems and respiratory difficulties.







You can conatct Zaheda on
0829454395
or cranio.doula@gmail.comhttp://www.craniodoula.co.za/






BabyGym at Open Day !!







BabyGym is an engaging, easy to follow and fun-filled 5 week workshop for parents and caregivers to make the most of the vital early years. A step by step stimulation program for babies from birth to 2 years. Presented by qualified instructors to guide care givers on where to begin, what to do and what to look out for. An investment in your baby's future.




Estey Fourie 0827849919






The lovely prize-give-away is a special glove used as a BabyGym tool!