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?...
by Anne Castles | Jul 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Let’s talk self-care. Yeah, I know you’ve heard it before – you need to fit your own oxygen mask first, etc… But really most of us aren’t that good at doing this. And for good reason, we’ve got little people (and others) depending on us. And we’ve been taught to...
by Anne Castles | Jan 8, 2019 | Ancestral Reverance, Birthing From Within, DIY Potions, doula, fertility, Placenta love, Soulful living, Womancraft, Womb Healing
Much attention has been given lately to placenta encapsulation and consuming placentas through smoothies. These practices have been said to help with the postnatal transition. When I was planning for my son’s birth I didn’t feel interested in encapsulation. I knew I...
by Anne Castles | Nov 21, 2015 | DIY Potions, fertility, Stress relief, Womb Healing
Castor oil packs for womb health are for women who are NOT currently pregnant. Do not use castor oil packs during pregnancy. Castor oil can stimulate the uterus and may induce labour. How is the health of your womb right now? Do you experience...
