Women’s Circles: Ancestral Wisdom and the Importance of a Village
Women’s circles are an ancient practice dating back to the earliest human societies, where women would gather to share experiences, support one another, and pass down knowledge about life, fertility, and spirituality. This tradition has deep roots in many cultures worldwide, from the Indigenous tribes of the Americas—where women gathered in Red Tents to rest […]
Rest for Mothers: Reclaiming Energy and Joy
One of the topics that always sparks deep reflection for me is the concept of rest for mothers. As new mothers, we are often told to “rest when the baby sleeps.” In those first few weeks, this advice makes sense. The exhaustion from labor and birth is unparalleled, and catching snippets of sleep whenever possible […]
The Unspoken Needs of Motherhood: Why Community and Retreats Are Essential for Support
Motherhood is one of the most transformative and fulfilling journeys a woman can undertake, yet it is often filled with unseen struggles and challenges. The early days of motherhood are often focused on the baby’s needs, but what about the mother’s? The truth is, a mother’s well-being is just as important as her child’s. In […]
The Closing the bones ceremony
The Closing the Bones ceremony is a traditional ritual common in Ecuador and other parts of Central and South America after women have given birth. The mother’s pelvis is rocked, bound, and closed, supporting the postnatal recovery of the mother. The benefits are both physical, emotional, and spiritual; it provides the mother with time to […]
Postpartum recovery
In many parts of the world, there are many different ways to live the postpartum period, but beside the differences, in most of them, the mother is cared for, pampered, fed, nourished, and supported by the mother, mother-in-law, or maternity caregivers, not only for her to be able to take care of and breastfeed her […]
Mother’s intuition is real
As a mom, do you ever feel a little voice or a feeling, like a pressure in your stomach, when you have to make a decision? Well, congratulations, you’re just feeling your gut intuition, which in fact is connected to your brain – the messages came from the insula and the amygdala. This is […]
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping: what does this mean? The umbilical cord is attached to the placenta, which, while in utero, is attached to the mother. After birth the placenta detaches from the mother and is ejected from the body, and at this time the umbilical cord stops supplying the baby with oxygen and nutrients. Delayed […]
There’s no such thing as loving children too much
We transcribe some quotes from the article The importance of early bonding on the long-term mental health and resilience of children ”The evidence on the powerful role of loving nurture in the emotional, social and cognitive development of children is powerful.” ”The most important stage for brain development is the beginning of life, starting in […]
Childbirth without fear
This very important subject should and can be discussed during pregnancy and even before conception, when the woman (or the couple) decides to ‘receive’ a child. In our culture, childbirth is associated with pain and it’s related as frightening, distressing, painful and disabling moment, leading us to retain images of screaming women that commonly need […]
Motherhood is one of the highest soul path
Before you read I want to explain about my beliefs and whilst vocabulary. I recognize that exists an energy, higher intelligence that connects all beings. I call it God, but some call it the Whole, The Universe, Supreme Energy. I don’t think of God as a male Divinity that is omnipresent. Yes, I was raised […]
