by Anne Castles | Apr 25, 2021 | Birth trauma healing, doula, Holistic birth preparation, Postpartum, Pregnancy counselling, Trauma recovery
Pregnancy is an incredible time of transition in our lives, whether this is your first pregnancy or you’re already a parent. There are many reasons why seeking emotional, psychological and social support can help you cope during pregnancy, as well as better prepare...
by Anne Castles | Apr 15, 2021 | Birth trauma healing, Childbirth preparation, doula, Holistic birth preparation, Shamanic womancraft, soulcraft, Womb Healing
You can read part one, BIRTH AS INITIATION GROUND FOR DEEP HEALING here. “Our job is not to deny the story, but to defy the ending—to rise strong, recognize our story, and rumble with the truth until we get to a place where we think, Yes. This is what happened. And...
by Anne Castles | Apr 15, 2021 | Birth trauma healing, Childbirth preparation, doula, fertility, Holistic birth preparation, Shamanic womancraft, soulcraft
“Women are not the cause of unnecessary and unwanted medical intervention in birth. Interventions are rising because the maternity system was never set up to promote physiology or support evidence-based, woman-centred practice. It evolved to sustain medicine...
by Anne Castles | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
I have a history of anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, sexual violence, or other mental health issues – how would a postpartum doula help me? Mental health challenges can be difficult to manage during a vulnerable time like birth and early parenting. As much...
by Anne Castles | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Maybe you’ve heard about doulas who attend your birth and who provide continuous support (like massage and help to cope with pain) during your labour. But have you heard about doulas who come and serve newborn mothers and parents with their newborn babies?...
