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**🌿✨ Prepare for Birth with Confidence & Serenity ✨🌿**

Are you expecting a baby? 💕 As a **postpartum doula**, I offer **birth preparation classes** for couples or small groups to guide you through this incredible journey.

🤰 Learn to **understand labor**, navigate each stage, and make informed choices for a smoother and more confident birth experience.
🛠️ Discover **practical tools**: breathing techniques, pain relief positions, relaxation, emotional support, and partner involvement.
💬 A safe space to **ask all your questions** and prepare for birth with peace of mind.

✨ **Let’s prepare together for a calm and confident birth!** ✨

📩 DM me for more info or to book your session! 💕

🌟 Come meet other expectant parents and share experiences about maternity and parenting! 🌟

📅 First prenatal meeting: Monday, June 10, 2024, at 5 PM
📍 Trädgårdsföreningen Park

We will talk about postpartum and anything else you need to discuss. Don't forget to bring something to share for fika ☕🍰

Dads and co-parents are more than welcome 😉

I can't wait to meet you all! 🤰💬👶

🔄 Share the one that speaks to you most ! 💕

👶💬 Crying is useful! They demand so much of baby's energy, they don't just happen.

🤔 So what's the point of crying?

👣 When a baby falls and cries, for example, crying releases the pain and fear felt during the fall.

💔 If a child feels abandoned and cries, then crying allows him to release the pain of this feeling, enabling him to access a path of resilience.

🛑 When we stop the crying, we don't stop the pain, but rather the communication of that pain and its liberation.

🤗 Welcome and accompany your baby's cries. Hug them, cuddle them and let them go. You'll not only be helping them through the situation, you'll also be reassuring them that you're there for them, even when they're crying.

🌸✨ The Inner Strength of Postpartum Moms ✨🌸

Postpartum is a time of profound transformation where moms discover an unexpected inner strength. Amidst challenges and moments of vulnerability, they draw from their own resources to find the courage needed at every turn.

These five phrases are like echoes resonating with the power of moms, helping them reconnect with their own inner strength.

In times of self-doubt and vulnerability, these words remind them that they possess within themselves everything they need to overcome difficulties.

These gentle words are an invitation to tap into their own wisdom, listen to their inner voice, and follow their maternal instincts with confidence.

Together, these phrases become a powerful mantra guiding moms on their postpartum journey, reminding them that they are a force of nature—loving, brave, and resilient. 💪🌟

🌟 Unlocking the Secrets of Baby Sleep 🌟

Let's embark on a journey into the fascinating world of baby sleep, with a special focus on infants aged 0 to 3 months. Have you ever wondered how long your baby can stay awake? Or how much sleep they should be getting?

In our exploration, we'll uncover the recommended wakeful times for babies, as well as what happens during their wakeful periods, including care routines (diaper changes, baths...), feeding (breastfeeding, bottle feeding), and moments of interaction.

It's important to remember that while these guidelines offer valuable insights, every baby is unique. However, adhering to these recommendations can help prevent the overproduction of stress hormones, which can inhibit the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone.

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🌙 Dive into the captivating realm of newbo
From ancient survival instincts to modern-day milestones, discover the fascinating journey of baby sleep from 0 to 3 months.
Each phase holds its mysteries, with baby's unique patterns unfolding like stars in the night sky. Let's embark on this exploration together, embracing their individual needs for peaceful and restorative sleep. 🌟

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Dispelling Myths Around Breastfeeding!
💬✨ Did you hear these common misconceptions? 🤔

-Breastfeeding is exhausting.
-Breastfeeding is painful.
-"I won't know how to breastfeed."
-After 6 months, breast milk is no longer sufficient.

Have more myths to bust or want to share your experience? Drop them in the comments! Let's break down barriers together. 💪🤱

✨ The Magical Hormones of Breastfeeding ✨

Did you know that breastfeeding is more than just a nutritional journey? It's a dance of hormones - oxytocin and prolactin take center stage in this miraculous process!

🌈 Oxytocin: The Love Hormone
This incredible hormone, often called the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone," plays a starring role during breastfeeding. Conditions that foster its release include love, dim lighting, warmth, and trust. Stress? Not invited to this party! Oxytocin thrives in an environment of calm and connection.

⚡ Oxytocin's Multi-Faceted Actions for Moms:

Childbirth Companion: Oxytocin orchestrates contractions during labor, aiding in a smoother childbirth experience.
Intimacy Enhancer: Released during intimate moments, fostering a deeper connection between partners.
Love Amplifier: Acts as a mood enhancer, promoting feelings of love, warmth, and contentment.
🌿 Prolactin: The Milk Maestro
Meet prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production. It's a quiet hero, working diligently behind the scenes.

🔄 The Beautiful Dance of Hormones:
Here's the magic – a virtuous circle between effective, regular baby suckling and hormone secretion. When baby's latch is strong, it triggers the release of both oxytocin and prolactin.

👶 Baby's Suckling Triggers:

Oxytocin Release: Enhances the milk ejection reflex, ensuring a smooth flow for baby.
Prolactin Release: Stimulates milk production, ensuring a rich supply for your little one.
🌺 Creating the Perfect Environment:
Set the stage for this hormonal symphony with love, calmness, and trust. Dim the lights, embrace warmth, and cherish these moments. Stress steps aside, allowing these hormones to weave their magic.

🤱 Breastfeeding: A Journey Beyond Nutrition
It's not just about nourishment; it's a sacred dance of hormones, a celebration of love, and a profound connection between mother and child. 💖✨

Le massage Shantala 🤲, une pratique ancienne indienne, implique des mouvements doux et rythmés, une ambiance calme et une communication non verbale avec le bébé. C'est un moment de partage et de tendresse.

Bénéfices pour le Bébé - Le massage Shantala apaise le bébé, favorise le développement sensoriel, soulage les inconforts et les coliques, et l'aide à se détendre et mieux dormir.

Bénéfices pour le Parent - En pratiquant le massage Shantala, les parents se connectent avec leur bébé, renforcent le lien, se détendent et réduisent leur propre stress. C'est un moment précieux d'amour, de partage et de connexion.

Soulage les Inconforts et les Coliques - Le massage Shantala peut réduire les inconforts digestifs et les coliques chez les bébés en favorisant la relaxation des muscles abdominaux.

Stimule le Développement Sensoriel - Les caresses et les mouvements du massage Shantala stimulent les sens du bébé, contribuant à son développement sensoriel et à sa prise de conscience corporelle.

Améliore la Circulation et le Tonus Musculaire - Les mouvements du massage Shantala stimulent la circulation sanguine et améliorent le tonus musculaire du bébé, favorisant son développement physique équilibré.

Favorise la Détente et le Sommeil - Les mouvements doux du massage Shantala aident le bébé à se détendre, à se calmer et à mieux dormir, favorisant son bien-être général.

Routine Quotidienne et Durée - Intégrez le massage Shantala dans votre routine quotidienne pour des moments privilégiés de connexion avec votre bébé. Visez une séance de massage d'environ 10 à 15 minutes, en vous adaptant aux signaux et préférences de votre bébé.

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One of my last breastfeedings with Léon ♥️

🤱23 months of breastfeeding for the world breastfeeding week 2023

The introduction of breastfeeding can be difficult and require adjustments.
Don’t hesitate to ask for help to enjoy this milking adventure in the best possible way.

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