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A bit about Birth & Beyond

5/31/2013

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I’ve been facilitating Nimbin Birth & Beyond for nearly 3 years now! What started out as a dream to help bring women together, connect and create a sense of community has become a reality every Wednesday evening.

We originally had a movie screening of the Big Stretch followed by a brain storm of ideas for future meetings. A LOT has happened over the last 120 or so Fridays/Wednesdays. We’ve talked about natural birth remedies, practiced breath awareness, made birth art, danced, done yoga and had guest speakers come share their knowledge. Then over the last year the “beyond” part of Birth and Beyond came into fruition and we’ve had regular mums n bubs groups. The babies have played whilst the mums have had cups of tea and talked about many things including; nappies and sleep (or lack thereof)!

Birth and Beyond is a unique community building and we are lucky to have this divine meeting space. Building a sense of community is not always easy. But in Nimbin, when such beautiful places exist, it’s a good place to start! Our library has expanded to include pregnancy, birth and parenting books and the birth pools continue to be loaned out. Really, it’s amazing and I’m glad to be a part of it all.

I love seeing the bellies blossom, women come into their power and the strong bonds form between mother and baby and then woman to woman (and baby to baby!). 


Hugs, Kirrah
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Home births: Alive and Well!

12/12/2012

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I feel blessed to have supported at two home-births in the last few weeks. The love that permeates through our homes can create a very sacred birthing space to welcome new life.

I feel that the line between normal life and a miracle unfolding becomes almost transparent in a home-birth. The progression from pregnant woman to birthing woman to mother seems so natural, yet is a divine rite of passage. And of course, not having to go anywhere, but instead friends and family coming to you can ease the transition to postpartum life.

The process of surrender that takes place in birth allows a woman to transition from maiden to mother. Through this process women can more easily embrace the ups and downs of motherhood. The strength that she discovers through birthing her baby will help empower her in times of difficulty.

“Birth helps prepare a woman for the surrendering she will do in mothering”
In the Northern Rivers, we are lucky to have some very dedicated and passionate midwives serving the needs of pregnant and birthing women. There are options of where to birth, how to birth and who to birth with. We even have some government funded home-births starting to happen through the Mullumbimby birthing centre. My hope is that this will help normalise home-births in the eye of the public and by providing financial assistance, will make it available to more people.

If you’re experiencing a healthy pregnancy, would feel more comfortable birthing in your own home and want to birth naturally (without drugs), then home-birth is a great option! A doula and midwife team can provide the perfect support to help you achieve your goals. Costs vary depending on the midwife and many offer payment plans.

If you are considering a home-birth & want to meet a dedicated home-birth midwife, get in touch with me and I can pass on their details.

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Also, you may be interested to know that as well as being a Doula, I am a Birthing From Within Mentor and I hold regular prenatal classes.

These workshops cover everything you need to know about birth and the early postnatal time. You will learn; how to use your breath to cope with intense sensations, exercises to open your mind and body, your birthing options, natural remedies for birth and postnatal, labour support skills and preparing for life with a baby. Next course will be held over 2 saturdays on the 5th and 19th January. For more information check out www.traditionalwisdom.com.au

Birth & Beyond will be having a break from 14th dec-28th dec. We will resume with gentle yoga for mums n bubs on the 4th January.

Nimbin Birth & Beyond meets every Friday from 11am-12.30pm. Sessions are run by donation. For more info (or to hold a session), make contact here. To be added to the mailing list just send an email or text.
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October Schedule at Birth & Beyond

10/10/2012

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Birth & Beyond October Schedule

12th October: Discussion on sleep

19th October: Yoga exercises that mums n bubs can enjoy together

26th October: The ‘Nappy-free’ DVD and discussion

2nd November: Belly dance for birth

P.s I'm excited to announce that I've been running Birth and Beyond for 2 years this month! Yay! Such a wonderful community asset.

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Gentle yoga for mums and bubs

8/18/2012

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Check out the fun we had at Nimbin Birth and Beyond yesterday!

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