In HypnoBirthing the breathing techniques we use all recommend using a nasal breath / nose breathing…. here’s a bit about why that is. Breathing through the nose has many benefits. Breathing through the mouth, many negatives. There are some researchers who believe that mouth breathing and associated hyperventilation causes or exacerbates asthma, high blood pressure,...
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A great summary of some really useful information not only about water birth, but instinctive birthing, and how we can just get on with it.
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http://midwiferytoday.com/articles/firsthour.asp This is a great article by world renowned Michdl Odent, which talks of the importance of the first hour after birth from a number of different perspectives. It is fairly complex but the crux of it I will summarise in normal person speak here. Reserach studies, cultural observations show a number of reasons...
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After reading this wonderful blog on the need to be held, it reminds me of my time particularly as a new mum to Evan. He always wished to be held, and told me so quite clearly by crying when he wasn’t and settled; and settling quickly and melting into mine or my husbands arms....
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