Faye Recommends: ‘Dance of the Womb’ DVD

‘Dance of the Womb’ DVD Maha’s DVD has been endorsed by the Australian Doula College. Director Renee Adair says: “The DVD, Dance of the Womb is an inspiring, informative and gentle journey into belly dancing for birth and beyond which can be enjoyed by pregnant women, Midwives, Doulas and Childbirth educators alike. Maha ‘walks her talk’ [...]

Self Nurturing Tip of the Week: Take some time off

Take some time off Now that the year has drawn to a close with Christmas just a week away, take this time to totally relax and have some time off.  It’s a good time of year to recharge your batteries, join in the Christmas cheer (just don’t over do it!) and catch up on much [...]

Birth Tip of the Week: Read some positive birth stories

Read some positive birth stories Why not start with the story of the birth of Christ, seeing as that’s what Christmas is all about? It’s a great story and helps us to realize that material possessions don’t matter.  Birth can happen in the simplest of settings, wherever it is intended. It is a time to [...]

“Christmas Day”

“Christmas Day” The word Christmas comes from Cristes maesse, or “Christ’s Mass.” It is the time when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. As it does not say in the Bible, no-one knows when Jesus was born, neither which day nor even year. One reason for this is that at the time Jesus was born [...]

Faye Recommends: “Early Loving, Early Learning – Loving Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter”

“Early Loving, Early Learning – Loving Ways to Make Your Baby Smarter” A series of recordings, which feature experts being interviewed on their main topic of expertise. In these interviews Pinky McKay asked each professional (individually) to explain how you can support your baby’s development through the most appropriate care and interactions for each stage, [...]

This Week’s Q & A: How can we find out more about belly dancing for birth?

How can we find out more about belly dancing for birth? Following Maha’s article on Belly dancing, I have had so many emails from readers, asking how they can get more info about belly dancing. The good news is…as from NEXT WEEK I will have Maha’s book and DVD available from my website as I [...]

Self Nurturing Tip of the Week: Henna Body Art

Applying henna to the belly toward the end of a pregnancy in certain cultures is believed to protect or bless the mother and child during the difficulties of labor. It’s believed to guard against the evil eye and protect from evil or malicious spirits that may be near during delivery. Henna designs are viewed as [...]

Birth Tip of the Week: Create a Belly Cast

Create a Belly Cast Kits are available now to take a cast of your pregnant belly. This enables you to create a lasting memory of the pregnancy. The kits come with full instructions, materials and decorative ideas. The cast can then be decorated with many different materials to create a wonderful centerpiece, or can be [...]

“Rituals and Ceremonies”

“Rituals and Ceremonies” by Faye Read During this time of creating new life, one tends to be a little in awe of the powers that be and the miracle that is taking place within us. It is an ideal time to reconnect with some of those ancient traditions, which have somehow been lost in our [...]

Faye Recommends: Ayana Organics

To see the full range of Ayana Organics, visit: www.ayanaorganics.com.au