Mamabah pregnancy and postnatal Care inc.

S*x.
Isn’t it interesting how we all have a s*xuality but many of us hardly know how to talk about it? How shame is infiltrated in our society so that s*xual pleasures are suppressed, lust and wants if a little freaky are taboo and what most human brains thinks about 10+ times a day 💗SEX 💗 is hushed 🤫.
I wish we could be more honest and open about what is really going on. And it’s not just s*x I’m thinking about because it surely goes hand in hand with intimacy, communication, connection, desire, trust, surrendering, validation, appreciation etc. Our own s*xuality we can suppress but it can lead to different imbalances such as lack of patience, frustration, anger, irritability. Once we learn about our own body and how it works, together with our mind, it’s easier to express and understand what it is we really want - and do not want. Self-esteem is levelled up once you’ve tuned into your own s*xuality and a sense of self-worth can be redefined. There needs to be a healthy relationship to all part in your body to help form a healthy relationships to others.

All this to say, that I am more than happy to start having clients for therapy in the Caribbean (Barbados and Trinidad) personally or on zoom. I am a s*xologist and couples therapist student so prices will be with a discount. Send me a private message if you are interested in therapy with or without your partner. Let’s start talking instead of google searching for answers.

It’s been a minute. I’m headed to another nightshift. My 17th during my time here and although I’m not too fond of being up all night, there’s something special about births that happen in the early morning hours or when it’s completely dark outside and the city is sleeping. The sounds are intensified, the emotions are strong and sometimes I’m even able to connect better with the couple. Night conversations when people open up and become vulnerable, I often find that this happens during late hours some become a bit more comfortable, open and present, just because. When it’s dark more melatonin is produced and we become calmer. So having dim lights and maybe some candles can make you relax more, when you are more relaxed you can have better contractions as you are allowing the body to work better. When you relax you automatically breathe slower. This is good for your baby, and for you. Have a good night everyone, sleep tight, meanwhile we at labour ward will be up working, welcoming new world citizens 💜

Today I had a waterbirth with a lovely couple. The mother told me during the labour that she worked at a hospital... as a paediatrician. Somehow, every time I hear that a mom/dad is a doctor, I always become super aware of my doings in the labour room. But then I have to remind myself that they, in that moment, have taken off their professional hat. They are just like everyone else. A mother or a father having their baby, following their instincts and can have the same concerns, doubts, or hopes and wishes, like every other person. They were so down to earth. When she looked me in the eyes as she at one point got overwhelmed and felt fear, she needed a few words of reassurance, to trust her body and then she started to push. A beautiful birth happened in water at 10.26am. Note to self (and you): No matter what background you have before you enter the labour room - you are all the same instinctual beings ready to birth and meet your baby. You can do it!

Every summer I travel to Norway to work on labour ward. That means I will pause my childbirth classes and breastfeeding consultations until end of August. Just wrapped up the last sessions and I’m so happy that during this pandemic we found a way to make it work thanks to technology. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know couples in Trinidad, Barbados, England and the US; the zoom and google meetings made me feel close and connected to you. I wish all of you a safe birth journey and to those of you who are due in September —> classes start again in 2 months. 🌸💜

Affirmations, manifestation and positive energy is everything when you are birthing your baby. The power of your mind helps the process go smoother and more gentle, if you allow it to. Speak and think words of positivity. Create your own cards for your birth and pregnancy and place them different places in your house. That’s one way of continuously reminding yourself that you are enough, you are capable and that you are strong. Your body was perfectly designed to carry and birth your child 🌸💫