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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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Some natural remedies for Childbirth

7/11/2012

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Aromatherapy Birth Blend (for massage)

A delicious smelling blend of aromatherapy oils suitable for use during labour (do not use in pregnancy as it can stimulate contraction of the uterus).

Recipe:
100 ml of base oils (such as macadamia and camelia tea oil)

50 drops (total) of essential oils of:

clary sage (15 drops)
lavender (20 drops)
rose (8 drops)
jasmine (7 drops)
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Homeopathics
(useful as a guide, for more information speak to a homeopath)

Arnica: The remedy for any bruising, trauma or fatigue. It can be useful to help minimize cervical swelling.

Caulophyllum: Consider this remedy if induction or augmentation is being discussed. It can help the body to naturally regulate contractions (if they are irregular or not strong enough). Can help the cervix to dilate.

Pulsatilla: If labour is slow and the woman needs constant comforting and sympathy. It may help turn the baby into the best position for birthing.
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Flower Essences

Keeping ‘emergency essence’ or ‘rescue remedy’ on hand for the labouring mother and birth support people as it can help soothe tensions or anxiety.
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Massage

One of the simplest ways to help a mother relax is right at your fingertips. It is one of the oldest known remedies for helping to relax mind and body. Massage can help release natural oxytocin (the love hormone responsible for helping the uterus contract). It sends ‘feel good’ messages and helps lessen pain.

Practice massage during pregnancy to learn what the mother likes. Take one of my ‘birth support’ classes where I will teach useful birth massage techniques (such as the hip squeeze). 

Kirrah Holborn is a Doula, Birthing From Within Childbirth Educator and Pregnancy/Birth Masseuse. She has a degree in clinical science (majoring in complementary medicine). For more information about the above remedies or to learn more useful tips for helping you through labour; contact Kirrah or click on prenatal classes


This article has been compiled for educational and information purposes only. It is not intended to replace advice from your doctor, midwife or health care practitioner.
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