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natalieanu_maternitywellness

Midwife turned yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️teaching-infant👶🏿 massaging-HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator-🤰🏽Doula-massage 💆🏻‍♀️therapist!
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿UK > Canada🇨🇦

Thanks to another amazing group of @familiesmatter

Thanks to another amazing group of @familiesmatter_yyc parents for making the September Infant Massage course so fun

#infantmassage #babymassage #babymassageclass #familiesmatter #momandbaby #parenting #postpartum #connection #safetouch #nurturingtouch

I always love finding new spots where I can come a

I always love finding new spots where I can come and feel taken care of… And even better that I can refer my clients to know they will be well looked after.

I had a great experience with my massage therapist Patricia this morning @maternitymassage

not only is the space Karm, and the staff welcoming; the philosophy here is right on point and it’s all about the holistic care of yourself.

Bonus, you can grab yourself a pair of @xeroshoes here too and help yourself feel good from the ground up

❤️ 👟 💆🏽‍♀️🫄🏽

#massage #maternitymassage #prenatalmassage #postnatalmassage #therapeuticmassage #yycmassage #mama #selfcare #holisticcare

Ritual and tradition. I love hearing of the ritua

Ritual and tradition.

I love hearing of the rituals and traditions that exist within families, cultures and the birthing community.

Some I may know, some may be new

not everybody observes these rituals or traditions, and that is A-OK. But what is beautiful about all of them however is the recognition of the transition and transformation that has happened. The opening of a new door and the deepening of wisdom that comes with the journey of pregnancy and birth. An observance of the nourishment, doting and loving mothering that a new mother needs and deserves. An attention to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of this new parent and allowing them the time to heal, replenish and strengthen in the early postpartum

some are very practical. Some are very spiritual.
Some rituals are of course rooted in sad history of high infant mortality in and low life expectancy in some areas - which seems to make their significance of the more important

what are some pregnancy or birthing rituals that you have witnessed or been a part of?

Share their wisdom below 👇🏼

#ritual #tradition #ritualbirth #postpartum #postnatal #traditionalmidwife #spiritual #spiritualbirth #birth #pregnant #pregnancy #motherblessing #blessingway

Birth and the process of birthing is transformativ

Birth and the process of birthing is transformative.

You will lose all sense of time, voices will seem like they are far away, images will become hazy and delineated

you will transcend time and space.

You will enter into another realm. The realm of birth. When you give birth, you add another layer to yourself. You expand - merge - shift

The heady mix of adrenaline, oxytocin, endorphins, cortisol, serotonin & more culminates in ethereal experience.

Ecstasy, exhaustion, exasperation, euphoria.

There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” birth in my world

There is birth that was easier than expected. There is birth that was harder than expected.

There are unexpected twists and turns, ups and downs, stops and starts. And there is birth that is a mixture of all or some.

Drop a 💬 below about your birth experience and what surprised you 👇🏼

#birth #transcendence #transformation #euphoria #extase #accouchement #naissance #ethereal #spacetimecontinuum #wtfisthis

Sleep deprivation and sleep disturbance is no joke

Sleep deprivation and sleep disturbance is no joke.

As many a new parent can attest, the impact of sleep deprivation is pervasive physically, mentally and emotionally

research studies have drawn parallels between sleep deprivation/sleep disturbance and being clinically/legally intoxicated.

Does this comparison help parents? No, not really.

But it does give some validation to those of you feel like they might be losing their mind in those early days.

Here are some things that you can do to help when you are feeling exhausted: [continued in comments]

Just a reminder 💕 🧠 💭 💫 #consciousne

Just a reminder 💕 🧠 💭 💫

#consciousness #consciousentrepreneurs #mindfulness #mindful #mindfulnessyyc #present #presence #consciousconception #comsciouspregnancy #alterations #transformation #meditation #meditate #nature #nourish #yyc #uk #london #england #calgary #calgarywellness

The wind blows strong from the north & west & with

The wind blows strong from the north & west & with it a refreshment of weather & wit

A vibrant, gentle shifting of colour & tempo. What once was bright & light, grows dusky & muted. Clouds gather with blankets & warm drinks. Earthy. Dense. Nourished by the starch of Nature.

Refraichissante. Gonflée. Fiable.

Rivulets of abundance fall all around. Damp replaces dust. The Matriarch releases her bounty & floods the ground.

For so many this transition mirrors their own step into a new role. A seed that was planted in winter, budded in soring & nurtured, tended to over the summer months is now reaching maturity. Ready to fall from the tree, but never truly separated. Some of the seed remains in the tree & the tree so deeply rests within the seed. Roots anchored in symmetry & wisdom

Welcome the winds of change. Reemergence is imminent

#fall #autumn #transition #emergence #seed #mothernature #motherearth #earthmother #bounty #matriarchy #abundance #abondance #refraichissant #embryo #fetus #foetus #baby #treeoflife

Calling all parents, parents-to-be and practitione

Calling all parents, parents-to-be and practitioners, if you have been wondering what this HypnoBirthing business is all about then here is your chance to pose any questions, queries or curiosities.

An informal info talk where I share a little bit about what the program looks like, the benefits and why this is the only childbirth education course you need to take, no matter what kind of birth you are hoping for

Sunday, the 2nd of October at 6 pm mountain time

Click https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88085768381?pwd=RlRHSnZkSHEwZXgvMU5PZ05UOVJudz09 to start or join a scheduled Zoom meeting

Passcode: 680595

#parenting #parents #parenttobe #momtobe #dadtobe #pregnant #chiropractor #naturopathie #acupuncture #yycchiro #yycnaturopath #yycacupuncture #yycfitness #yycprenatal #midwife #ob #obgyn #doula #massagetherapist #yycmomstobe #momsofinstagram #dadsofinstagram #babiesofinstagram #alliedhealth

I was privileged to witness the most magical birth

I was privileged to witness the most magical birth recently.

A mother so in tune with her body and her baby there was no rush or hurry.No pressure no push.

Just a woman, In her body, riding the waves of labour.

“I don’t know what I can do to help them “, said a nurse.
“sometimes we don’t need to do anything “, I said “we just need to be here “

#witness #privilege #privilege #honour #honneur #sacred #sovereignty #holdinghands #holdspace #holdingspace #intuition #instinct #birth #childbirth #doula #doulasupport #yyc #yycmomstobe #momhacks

New HypnoBirthing® Chikdbirth Education course op

New HypnoBirthing® Chikdbirth Education course open for registration

A comprehensive birth prep that covers everything you need to know about the physiology of labour & birth PLUS it offers unique mindset prep for birthing people & their support team

Where: online via Zoom
When: Tues nov 1st 7-9:30pm / Sun 6th nov 10am-12:30pm / tues 3rd jan 7-9:30pm / Sun 1st jan 10am-12:30pm
Duration: 5 werks
Investment: $250

Join the calm birth movement today!

#francais #francaise #francaisaucanada #français

#francais #francaise #francaisaucanada #français #francophile #anglais #anglaise #accompagnement #accompagnementparental #accompagnementpersonnalisé #accouchement #naissance #grossesse #prénatal #doula #doulalife #doulasupport #yyc #international #prenatal

Accompagnement en personne à calgary ou n’impor

Accompagnement en personne à calgary ou n’importe où au plafond international.

Anglais-français

"Thank you immensely Natalie for accompanying us i

"Thank you immensely Natalie for accompanying us into this new world of motherhood. I truly believe that our birth adventure would not have been as magical without your presence. You brought us confidence and reassurance! There is no words to thank you being our doula and friend." - Pauline H

😱 NOBODY PANIC! 😱 This is something I see

😱 NOBODY PANIC! 😱

This is something I see and hear a lot when THE exciting big day arrives.

Sometimes it is hard not to let the adrenaline take over and to remain logical and clear headed… That’s where I can help!

Taking a childbirth education course and/or hihiring a Birth Doulas a great way to empower yourself as a birthing partner so that you can exude calm and peace, even if inside your stomach has jumped into your throat and your brain feels all fuddled

getting the right support isn’t just about getting the right facts and figures, it is about having somebody there to hold your hand, walk alongside you, reassure you, remind you of tips and tricks and generally be there to support your whole holistic self as you embark on this incredible journey

if you and/or your partner think you would like to explore what this kind of education and support looks like, then please drop me a line, I would love to hear your vision

Much 💕
Natalie 💋

How many books/course/YouTube videos/Google rabbit

How many books/course/YouTube videos/Google rabbit jokes/Facebook groups have you dived into this pregnancy?

Yep, I thought so 😉
Now, I’ll be the firat to say knowledge b power. But too much invitation can be overwhelming & leave you feeling stuck in the “freeze” state 🥶

Finding information and education that aligns with your personal beliefs, values and philosophies, but doesn’t hide any of the facts and evidence from you can be a total game changer in how you mentally and physically prepare for birth

if you are looking for a comprehensive childbirth education and preparation that approaches pregnancy and birth holistically and is grounded in evidence, consider taking one of these offerings:
– HypnoBirthing childbirth education
– Birth preparation workshop

Head over to my website for more details, dates and info www.natalieanu.com

I look forward to hearing from you soon

Okay, so I am exaggerating here… If any care pro

Okay, so I am exaggerating here… If any care provider reacts this way to you or one of your questions or concerns then this is definitely a big red flag.

In all seriousness though, having the right team supporting you during your pregnancy, birth and postpartum is vital to how you experience that journey and how you feel about it afterwards.

No matter whether you are planning a Caesarean birth, hoping for a home water birth, aiming for a VBAC, wanting to birth in the woods, or anything in between – the right team can make a huge difference to the whole experience, regardless of your birth outcome.

Sometimes the thought of changing care providers or perhaps there isn’t even the option or availability to change care providers is a scary reality. Hiring a trained professional who totally gets you, and is willing to feel what you feel, move how you move, l’Listen when you need to be heard and hold space when that’s all you need.

I’m a Birth Doula - a trained professional who lives and breathes birth, and who is there to support you in all that you are and all that you wish for.

If you are looking for the right person to join your birth team then please get in touch and let’s chat.

Find the person who’s laughing with you, not at you and hold onto them tight

🚨 Epidural catheter shortage update 🚨 Yes,

🚨 Epidural catheter shortage update 🚨

Yes, there is still a shortage in the city and within the province.

The good news is there are other options and to date I am not aware of anybody who has not been able to have an epidural during labour who has wanted one

⚠️ Important ⚠️ : please do not try and pick your own epidural catheter to be used in hospital as this is not a viable option and you will have wasted time, money, effort and energy into this which could be better directed elsewhere
Much love
❤️

Find your Sister in Birth - find Your doula

Find your Sister in Birth - find Your doula

Well Friends, this is happening. We have joined t

Well Friends, this is happening.

We have joined the girl guides and are able to offer these chocolatey minty delights to you!

$5 per box, 12 cookies in each box

The girl guides is a barrier free organisation and this is the only fundraising that our unit will do, and all the proceeds go directly towards enabling activities and opportunities

So don’t be shy, let me know how many boxes you would like.

We will be going door-to-door over the next week or so in Ranchlands

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