by Catherine | Apr 27, 2020 | Birth
Is my unborn baby at risk for COVID-19? If I get COVID-19 while pregnant, will I have other serious health consequences? Evidence based information for childbearing women Research concludes: Pregnant women who have COVID-19 have the same symptoms as the general...
by Catherine | Apr 13, 2020 | Birth
In these uncertain times, we all want to know what we can do to strengthen our health for ourselves, our kids and our family members. We want solid, high quality information to make decisions. One of my roles in supporting families is to vet and forward excellent...
by Catherine | Dec 13, 2018 | Birth
Looking towards birth for a beloved mother & baby, we all put safety first, without question. What does safety mean to each one of us? When we start to unpack safety at birth, it has many dimensions. Health and well-being of mother and baby are foremost. ...
by Catherine | Nov 24, 2018 | Child development, Parenting
As babies, our little ones need us to give generously to care for them. Our wholehearted responsiveness to their needs of all kinds creates within them a sense of trust in relationship. We respond with ‘Yes, my dear one’, as much as we are able. Babies...
by Catherine | Apr 10, 2018 | Somatic mamas
We want to honor the woman in birth, to let her know that her efforts are all worthy, that she is beautiful & strong, and that she is making the best possible choices, moment to moment. Birth is an extraordinary experience in a woman’s life, and, while we can...