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Rise of the Doula: If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it. – John Kennell, M.D.
Have you ever used a Doula or postpartum helper? Since recently finishing off my Doula studies I’ve had many woman ask me about the role that Doula’s play in the birth process and how you’d find a GREAT Doula in your area. The easiest thing I could say is to google Doula’s in Cape Town, but would you prefer a googled name or rather word of mouth referrals? If you’re still unsure of what a Doula is, their role and what they offer then you can read this post HERE. In South Africa there has been a rise in demand for the services a Doula can offer. Studies have shown…
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Making breakfast a priority
4 of the best smoothie recipes Breakfast is often described as being the most important meal of the day as it kick starts your metabolism and provides you with energy to get your day started, but how many of us actually make this meal a priority? I never did, but that’s been changing and slowly I’m making time for me, eating healthier and slowly starting to exercise again. Lets face it, I’m never going to be a size 0 nor do I want to be. I need to be comfortable in my skin, no matter how stretched, wrinkled and crinkled it may be – BUT I can be healthier. Yesterday…
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LISTERIOSIS
Source of Listeriosis outbreak not confirmed 2018 will be the year I put our health and wellbeing on the top of my priority list. The holidays are over which means its back to work, school and our busy life and schedules. With this means a healthier eating plan and exercise. In keeping with the healthier lifestyle I thought I’d share an update on the recent Listeriosis outbreak. Listeria monocytogenes can cause an infection called Listeriosis when food contaminated with the microorganism is eaten. According to Food Safety Listeria is bacteria found in soil, water and vegetation. It can also occur in some animals, including poultry and cattle. Raw milks and foods…
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Back to School: First day of school prep
While we’re just a few days away of officially starting the school I thought I’d share some tips for those parents who are doing big school for the first time this year. I must admit the jump from Grade R / Crèche to big school was quite an emotional jump for Danny, and although he handled it well he still needed to be prepped beforehand. You can read previous posts HERE and HERE Here’s what we did to ensure the transition to big school was a happy one. TIP 1 Start the conversation days before the first day, however if you haven’t done this yet then start with the day…
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New Year – New Adventures
Well hello there, it’s 2018 which means a new year with new challenges and new adventures, for us 2017 was BUSY. Working, juggling parenthood, studying and everything else took a chunk out of us. But this year it’s all about the chill. Towards the end of 2017 I finally qualified as a certified WOMBS Doula which I’m so proud of, but with that comes the question what next. Do I remain working for a company I love or do I explore other options? As much as my heart would love to do this full time my head doesn’t allow it just yet. This year also means the last year at…
