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Hey everyone, I LOVE this awesome little song, which made its way around the globe after Allison Davies - Brain Care, not Behaviour Management first shared it weeks ago. I thought everyone had seen it, but I'm finding it's not the case and I'm sharing it daily via my not always in tune vocals. It's not only a great affirmation, but pairing it with a catchy tune integrates the message into our brains - and with repetition our subconscious perceives it to be true. Great to share with your kids, but equally beneficial for us. Seriously - I can't not be happy when singing this . If you're preparing for your birth #hypnobirthing uses affirmations, audios and breath work in the same way. #hypnobirthingclasses at #mamacaretoronto - now online via Zoom. #positiveaffirmations, #postivebirth #staywell

Hey Mamas to be/all Moms: if you'd like help with meal prep and cooking quick everyday healthy meals - check this out! Short online course. Early bird pricing til March 4. A number of years ago I took the longer Culinary Nutrition Expert program and it it was amazing - far exceeded any expectations. ... #culinarynutrition,#meghantelpner,#healthyfood,#mealprep,#quickhealthymeals,#quickhealtyfood,#wholefoods,#plantbased

Here's a short clip from a recent podcast with Kate Middleton. She touches on #hypnobirthing and the power of the mind body connection. #mamacaretoronto,#hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#richmondhillmoms,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#hypnobirthingwithtahira

It's nice to take a day to celebrate those we love. Of course we can celebrate love everyday. The truth is - we ARE love. We tell our children we love them, but it's a powerful thing to also tell them they ARE love. When we know this, love isn't dependent on anything or anyone external. Love becomes unconditional. <3 #mamacaretoronto,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#mississaugamoms,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#richmondhillmoms,#happyvalentinesday,#love,#truelove,#youareloved,#youarelove

Yes - there are no cookie cutter ideals! This can create so much anxiety in new mothers - which then impedes breastfeeding and milk production by decreasing the hormone oxytocin. In birth, it's about connecting to your body and your baby for an instinctive birth #hypnobirthing. And it's the same after your baby is born! 'Listen to your baby. Trust your instincts'. #mamacaretoronto,#hypnobirthingtoronto,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#maplemoms,#richmondhillmoms,#etobicokemoms,#torontomoms

Next group series in Vaughan starts March 7, 2020 Private classes available anywhere in Toronto & the GTA Let me help you become confident in your body and your baby's ability to birth. You'll be inspired and empowered and more ready to meet your precious little one. #hypnobirthinggta, #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthingchildbirtheducation, #childbirtheducation, #prenatalclasses, #vaughanmoms, #etobicokemoms #richomondhillmoms #woodbridgemoms, #familycaremidwives #donrivervalleymidwives,#westendmidwives,#midwifealliance

Live in Vaughan or nearby? Expecting? You can attend this FREE workshop with your partners to learn acupressure for labour to promote comfort - especially when done alongside your #hypnobirthing tools. #hypnobirthinggta,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#richmondhillmoms,#pregnancy #comfortmeasures

Your baby is crying -- follow your instincts, and seek to build your village before your baby is born. As a certified Postpartum Professional I can help you prepare a postpartum plan. As a Postpartum Doula I can support you. Just message, email or call and I'd be happy to speak with you. #mamacaretoronto,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#mississaugamoms,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#doula,#prepareforpostpartum,#postpartum,#buildyourvillage https://theheartysoul.com/holding-your-crying-baby-isnt-s/

This isn't birth related - but about women supporting women, in all sorts of ways! It's all a form of mothering really :) "The power we women hold within us is a light, a light that loses nothing by being shared."

"We all do and not just individually, but collectively. This isnt solely an individual behavior issue. Its a public health issue". I'm posting this because it's quite heartbreaking when you see it and you're looking into a baby's or child's eyes. ://thriveglobal.com/stories/arianna-huffington-parenting-distracted-technology-screen-time-impacting-children-relationships/?fbclid=IwAR04BlLQLg6qaqvbLKz7_quJgbVaaUVoyVCzRQOrBQ4riqUwmPPfP68SO2E

'According to a study in Pediatrics, babies who are carried cry less. Babywearing for three hours a day reduced infant crying by 43% overall and 54% during the evening hours.' There are many benefits to babywearing, and of course a wide variety of slings/carriers to chose from. https://www.peggyomara.com//04/the-benefits-of-babywearing/

Dad's stepping up! Here are some good tips to share with partners :)

There's a synergy between melatonin and oxytocin. It's why relaxation and dim lighting is SO important to labour and birth. http://birthfaith.org/hom/melatonins-role-in-labor-progress?

I'm blessed to be a part of The Nest team with Dr Kinga Babicki Farrugia and Dr Daniela Arciero! We had a fantastic start with class 1 of the 1st HypnoBirthing series of many to come. Love this bright, warm and inviting space.

You really do want to prepare for your birth - to avoid routine practices that cause complications! From the latest study, "The evidence to support the safety of homebirth for low risk women... is now very convincing. Perhaps we need to ask: is hospital birth safe or sustainable for low risk women in developed and developing nations? To go down this path, we need to change the embedded narrative, to embrace a definition of safety that women instinctively understand and strive for, including physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual safety." https://www.thelancet.com//PIIS2589-5370(19)3014/fulltext #instinctivebirthing,#birthpreparation, #birthpreparationclasses, #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthinggta,#hypnobirthing,#mamacaretoronto

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. ~ Albert Einstein Yes, yes! Young children really do learn through osmosis. Too often we pressure them into rote learning as well-intentioned as that may be. A healthier world = a more right/left brain hemisphere balance. ... https://www.vincegowmon.com/the-right-brain-develops-first/ #torontoparents, #torontomoms #vaughanmoms, #etobicokemoms, #mississaugamoms, #kingcitymoms

Reposting: A fantastic demo of how your baby navigates through your pelvis during birthing. You can assist this amazing design of nature with your birthing position, creating 28% more space for your baby to move through! #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthinggta, #mamacaretoronto, #vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#kleinburgmoms,#etobicokemoms,#mississaugamoms,#childbirtheducation,#prenatalclasses

I'm beyond thrilled about this collaboration with the The Nest Health Integrative practitioners (they're amazing!) - and to be bringing HypnoBirthing to Vaughan, Woodbridge and surrounding areas. Can't wait #hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#prenatalclasses,#childbirtheducation,#familycaremidwives,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#kingcitymoms,#kleinbergmoms,#yorkregionmoms,#maplemoms

I'm excited to be offering HypnoBirthing classes at a new and wonderful location in Vaughan! First series starts August 14, Wednesday evenings, at The Nest Integrative Health on Major Mackenzie Drive W. Contact me to register or for more info! #hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#kingcitymoms,#vaughanmoms,#woodbridgemoms,#kleinburgmoms,#richmondhillmoms,#mamacaretoronto #maplemoms,#familycaremidwives #thenesthealth #Childbirtheducation

The benefits of left lying in pregnancy. But did you know that in general it also boosts digestion, helps to drain toxins from lymph nodes and your brain, improves circulation, and alleviates heartburn and acid reflux? I always think about this re digestion in babies. Most of us right handed folk hold our babies on the left, which means they're lying on their right. It's a bit awkward, but may be worth trying the left side for feeding, after burping, or for initial sleep.

R.I.P. The founder of HypnoBirthing, Mickey (Marie) Mongan, passed away June 17th at the age of 86. She received many life time awards, and was a true visionary and fierce advocate for women in birthing. She challenged a highly medicalized perspective of birth and its dis-empowerment of women over 50 yrs ago. She continued her work/life purpose relentlessly and has changed countless births (mother and child) and lives worldwide for over 30 years, since formally creating HB. She's been instrumental in bringing back Instinctive Birthing - no matter what the outcome. Power returned to women. I'm grateful to her, to be able to help parents in my corner of the world. #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthinggta, #mamacaretoronto #hypnobirthingthemonganmethod, #torontomoms, #vaughanmoms, #etobicokemoms, #lakeshoremoms, #mississaugamoms

A short clip to illustrate the importance of instinctive, mother-directed movement while birthing, to help baby navigate during descent. #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthinggta, #mamacaretoronto, #torontomoms, #etobicokemoms, #mississaugamoms, #vaughanmoms

To all my past, present and future HypnoBirthing families - let's get together! I'd LOVE to see you and your little ones at this gathering - in High Park, hosted by a few of us HB Practitioners, to celebrate 30 yrs of HB. It was an honour to be a part of your birth journey and would be fun to reunite, and meet other HB families as well - if you can make it.

Congratulations to this HypnoBirthing family! How wonderful to see them protecting that Golden Period following birth - so beneficial for bonding and feeding. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48178229 #hypnobirthing,#hypnobirthinggta,#hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthingthemonganmethod,#homebirth,#prenatalclassestoronto,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#vaughanmoms,#mamacaretoronto

If you're wondering why you're so exhausted! It's important to build a tribe so that you can focus on feeding, bonding and recovery from birth. Self-care means asking for help. #postpartum, #postpartumsupport,#postpartumdoula, #breastfeeding, #newbornmother, #mamacaretoronto

The position you birth in can make a world of difference! Ensure your care provider is supportive of whatever position you choose - asking them ahead of time in a prenatal visit. #hypnobirthingtoronto, #hypnobirthinggta, #mamacaretoronto, #torontomidwives, #torontomoms, #etobicokemoms, #mississaugamoms, #vaughanmoms, #prenatalclassestoronto

There are a few benefits for delaying newborn bathing --just one of many changes in birth practices that are parent led - as expecting parents become more informed. https://www.cleveland.com//breastfeeding-rates-rise-if-new, #hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#torontomoms,#prenatalclassestoronto,#etobicokemoms,#mississaugamoms,#vaughanmoms

Every new parent should be given this info. It speaks to two of my favourite topics (of many : ) - the importance of the microbiome, and epigenetics (nuture/enviroment more impactful than genetics). It's a short read or a 3 min video. Please have a look. https://bigthink.com//unified-theory-of-childhood-leukemia#

Reposting these simple, yet effective tools for labour! Apply pressure to these acupressure points to help initiate labour, get a resting labour moving, for back pain, circulation, and anxiety/relaxation. https://www.mamanatural.com/how-to-do-acupressure-when-yo/

Well this helps to spread the word about HypnoBirthing (The Mongan Method) and the use of doulas, along with holistic thinking. For class info contact #mamacaretoronto #hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#westendmamas,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#prenatalclassestoronto,#prenatalyogatoronto,#pregnanattoronto,#thebumptobabyshow,#midwifealliance,#torontomidwives https://www.refinery29.com//meghan-markle-baby-birth-plan-

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Classes will prepare you for the birth of your baby and leave you feeling more confident! Next Class Series starts Sunday January 6 in Etobicoke at #nourishfamilychiropractic. #mamacaretoronto,#hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#westendmamas,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#prenatalclassestoronto,#prenatalyogatoronto,#pregnanattoronto,#thebumptobabyshow,#torontomidwives

The worst is when these companies know that their products contain harmful ingredients and do nothing. Johnson and Johnson has definitely been one of those companies - not to be trusted. https://business.financialpost.com//jj-shares-drop-on-repo #torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#torontomomsgroup,#torontomomsandbabies,#healthymomstoronto,#mamacaretoronto

The online petition circulating earlier this week apparently wont be recognized by the government of Ontario, but these emails will be. Another Doug Ford move. Please sign and share. https://standupfor.ontariosmidwives.com/

Please sign. Doug Ford cuts funding to Ontario College of Midwives.

Your body and Nature is fascinating! It may be that boys in general feed for less time than girls, based on differing breastmilk composition. #breastfeeding,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#westendmamas,#pregnanttoronto,#thebumptobabyshow,#babyfeeding,#breastfeedingtoronto,#mamacaretoronto

We don't want to stress about the stresses we experience ...but we can absolutely reduce it. This will greatly benefit both mom and baby in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Check out MamaCare HypnoBirthing Prenatal Classes, and HypnoMothering classes (tools for expecting and new moms). #hypnobirthingtoronto,#hypnobirthinggta,#torontomoms,#etobicokemoms,#westendmamas,#pregnanttoronto,#thebumptobabyshow,#prenatalyogatoronto,#mindfullness,#mamacaretoronto https://www.cbc.ca//mothers-stress-at-conception-linked-to