Welcome
Life happens according to Nature – and always has been the gift of life.
Shall we also make it the gift of LOVE??
Easy periods – easy sexuality – easy fertility – easy pregnancy –
easy birth – easy baby – easy mothering
I set up a site as most of my work was based upon my decades of working with East Asian medicine. Heathersays Most of my patients were informed by their partners – ‘What would Heather say?’ when they deviated from what they knew made the changes that allowed them to have an easy pregnancy and birth the last time.
The special pregnancy section is here As with all the site it has not been recently updated and some links may not leas where I intended, or may be out of date – the basic info is as life, still pertinent, but some of the sites to others may be now longer there.
All my work is LIFE based explaining what instructs the physical body (not as presented by the ever changeable biomedical model).. The data dumps now given as ‘evidence’ in pregnancy are through a lens that is not nature inspired.
We follow nature. . and this may mean we accept survival of the fittest . .
NOT MEDICAL
We work with nutrients, structure and life here .. Following the template will likely put you back to where you were always to be – EASY
Preparing the garden
Many of us have been through a process of life distillation and are now sharing. When I prepared my phone Apps in 2014 (pregnancy, periods and fertility – now are all retired as technology exploded, whilst my interest moved into womb working and developing my own style (Heather’s Gentling Ways) of working with those who wished for more than was offered conventionally.
I wish to correct this as all matters reproductive are under the care of Mother Nature not men’s business interests
Much of farming and gardening is about setting the scene – and this is where a sensible couple would begin the family they wish to live for. Often pregnancy happens – but if you have the awareness to begin with intention – this work is for you specifically https://nourishingtraditions.com/about/
There are so many books , podcasts, courses are out here.
My suggestions may seen dated – as is mothering . .
NOT ABOUT ‘DATA’ but heartful living ..
There is NO safe time to avoid pregnancy if you have Mr Fertile (pre 1980) – false starts were way less likely
Nourishing New Life starts with a fertile garden, good seeds and a safe environment for life to flourish
FOOD – What are you making that baby with?
Good starts for all of us – check out all on this site Weston Price
All pregnancy related ‘high risk’ is ALWAYS a mix of lack of appropriate ingredientd (including adequate water drunk daily – at least 3 litres for all non pregnant and likely more for thoe who a rein latter stages, esp if hot . .and circulation getting wher it needs to be. – See more here –
ALL THINGS NUTRITION – Heather’s version – WHY the extra nutrients are needed
Also Nourishing Traditions for Baby and Child Care
n his studies of isolated non-industrialized peoples, Dr. Weston A. Price formulated the dietary laws necessary for ensuring the health and vitality of our children, generation after generation. The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care now makes these principles available to modern parents, with primary emphasis on a nutrient-dense diet starting before conception and continuing through pregnancy, breastfeeding and the period of growth.
THROUGHOUT THE MOTHERING JOURNEY
Resources
https://nourishingtraditions.com/ (Western Price)
https://shop.welladjusted.co/product/well-adjusted-babies-your-complete-guide-to-pregnancy-birth-babies-beyond/
(Jennifer Barham-Floreani – and her wisdoms)
Nourishing new born mothers (Ayurvedic styled helpers)
Taking you through the foundation of an easy life
Gentle Birth Method – Dr Gowri Mowtha – ‘The Gentle Birth Method’ is a concise pregnancy programme combining diverse therapies such as ‘creative healing’ massage, a simple diet, self-hypnosis, reflexology and affirmation techniques.
The method was created by Dr Gowri Motha as an alternative to conventional obstetric practice, when she became alarmed at the increasing number of women needing intervention during their births. It teaches expectant mothers how to train their bodies and minds in order to reduce or prevent complications during pregnancy and labour.
This book outlines the Method, with a month-by-month programme explaining how to rebalance they body and tailor it to the optimum condition for the birthing process. It includes guides to treating problems such as: back pain, nausea, heartburn, fluid retention and stretch marks.
From the beginning . .
Dr Sarah Buckley has extensive sensible resources from her site. https://sarahbuckley.com/
Her introduction is here
‘Birth and mothering have blessed me, and I am passing that blessing on to you through this book. May you be inspired, informed, and supported by what you read, and may your parenting benefit from a firm and gentle foundation, based on instinct, wisdom, and love’.
Including – ultrascans – a cause for concern
Articles – https://sarahbuckley.com/articles/
BIRTH RELATED SPECIFICALLY
Henci Goer – Take charge of your birth series from here Also https://hencigoer.com/
Dr Sara Wickham https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/induction-of-labour-and-avoidable-harm/
MOTHER CARE
Buy many and hand out to at least the grandmothers . .
Golden Month outlines a holistic approach towards postnatal care that amalgamates the best practices from different cultures throughout the world.
An acupuncturist and teacher, Jenny Allison has spent a decade researching this book. Golden Month aims to debunk the anxiety-inducing myth of the perfect postpartum body. It focuses on a mother’s long-term well-being, looking at both mental and physical health.
Golden Month also explains the importance of nutrition and includes nutrient-dense recipes to ensure optimum recovery during the postnatal period.
BABY CARE
See more on this page on my site here