Be like children. Jesus Christ It’s possible that our parents find our demands for something more than what we have already been given to be absurd, because they already broke so much away from the approach of their own parents while raising us. But history shows that we are becoming more delicate, and evolution requires…
For me, natural parenting has two meanings: naturalness itself and intuitiveness. Where one thing fails, another comes to the rescue. For example, it is quite natural for a child to lie down on his own when he does not yet know how to walk, but if he lies down like that for a long time,…
…I started to like forgetting what I was taught in childhood. Jean Liedloff Jean Liedloff’s bold book The Continuum Concept offers a new perspective on evolution, progress, and natural parenting. Well, not so new—the book was written in the 1970s—but as always, the world needs a hundred years to accept or even become acquainted with…
In today’s world, where disposable diapers have become nearly synonymous with infant care, the idea of raising a child without them may seem radical or even uncomfortable. But in fact, the method of natural hygiene, also known as elimination communication (EC), is not something new. It’s an ancient, intuitive practice that humanity has used for…
The birth plan is our support during childbirth and the basis for communication with the medical staff. Below you can download the template and edit it according to your needs. Lots of useful stuff on this blog, please use the search! Take care of yourself, the world rests on mothers. Do I need to make…
… cause no, nothing is being closer than body to body, In our world!Never.In nothing.With nobody. Oksana Zabuzhko Earlier I wrote that when I disappear from blog for more than a week, it means that we are traveling, but this time the journey was somewhat different) At first I got sick a week before giving…
There can be no more horrible stigma upon civilization than the history of childbirth. Grantly Dick-Read The first book on midwifery Around 1513 the German Eucharius Röslin discovered the hidden works of Soranus and other ancient medical researchers. Around 1515 he wrote the first book on obstetrics, compiling it from carefully selected materials. It was…
Pregnancy aslways comes as a surprise — even when it’s planned. In this post, let’s explore how to make the most of this time. If I suddenly disappear from the blog for more than a week, know this: the baby bump and I are off traveling again! My little one has already been to 8…
The most sensible advice I’ve heard for pregnant women is not to stray too far from your usual rhythm of life. The main thing is to feel comfortable, energized, and balanced. If you didn’t do any sports before pregnancy, it’s best to stick to light stretching only. But if you were seriously into something like…
