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Remember tomorrow's COMPASSIONATE MOMS get together!
Every Tuesday except the last Tuesday of the month.
R50pp (Your little one's are welcome!)

19/08/2017

Please go view my new website.. www.mama-nurture.co.za 💞

Samala Kriedeman is a mother of four, Qualified Social Worker, Certified Birth & Bereavement Doula and HypnoBirthing Practioner that Resides in Pretoria East and offers Services in Pretoria, South-Africa.

12/05/2017

This is the birth story of one of my recent clients.. so beautiful x

Vanessa phoned me ON her due date and said “I know it’s last-minute but you just HAVE to photograph my baby’s birth!” She saw the photos of baby Myra’s birth on Facebook and decided then and there that it’s the perfect way to share her passion for a natural birthing experience. She graciously shared...

25/02/2017

An interesting read!
http://www.bodygeography.net/blog/five-movement-habits-for-a-better-birth-that-dont-involve-kegels

There is really nothing that is guaranteed to give you an easy birth. You can watch tons of Or****ic Birth videos, listen to only happy and empowering natural birth stories, get massaged every week,...

07/02/2017

And my next HypnoBirthing course begins! Love seeing couples move from a place of fearing labour and birth to feeling empowered and excited 😀

12/01/2017

I was asked to write a short description on HypnoBirthing.. here it is 😊

In my previous post, I briefly touched on my decision to have a natural birth and to attend HypnoBirthing classes. The word “HypnoBirthing” can be quite daunting and overwhelming. I rem…

10/01/2017

Powerful read

"When you give birth, prepare to leave your dignity at the door"

NO! Just no.

Birth can be dignified. Birth doesn't have to be awful, traumatic and dehumanising. It's most certainly not shameful.

I've seen plenty of birthing women vomit, poo, sob, scream, groan and roar their way through labour. I have seen plenty of nudity, I've seen tousled hair and messy makeup, I've seen blood and sweat and tears. I have seen doctors and midwives perform examinations and stitch women up.

Never have I thought these things make birth "undignified" - they are simply RAW and POWERFUL in the most vulnerable way.

No, what makes a difference to how "dignified" or "undignified" birth is, is not the woman or the act of birth itself.

What makes a difference is how that woman is treated.

I see dignity when I see a midwife gently hold a mother's hair back as she vomits with each contraction, or places a cool wash cloth on her forehead.

I see dignity in the way a partner lovingly caresses their partner's back, or holds her face in their hands, or kisses her tenderly on her forehead.

I see dignity in the way a care provider quietly introduces themselves, and gently speaks to a woman between contractions, asking her permission for any checks/monitoring to be carried out and respecting her wishes.

I see dignity in the knowing glances and brief smiles between birth attendants as a mama powerfully roars and grunts her way through those final contractions, knowing baby is near.

I see dignity in the way a midwife or doula discreetly removes any poo (totally normal, people!!) as the baby makes room to be born, much of the time with the mama not even realising.

I see dignity when an anaesthetist whispers in a mama's ear, reassuring her that she hasn't failed.

I see dignity in the way the theatre room is quiet as baby is born, so that the first voices the baby hears are that of their parents.

I see dignity, when the woman is treated with respect, when she is treated as a human and not merely a "vessel".

So, do not expect us to lay down our dignity at the door. Instead, TREAT us with dignity and respect - blood, sweat, tears, poo, nudity and all. No matter how or where we birth. Allow us to be simultaneously vulnerable and powerful, and DIGNIFIED.

08/01/2017

The year has begun and I am so excited to announce the dates for the first HypnoBirthing course for this year!! HypnoBirthing is focused relaxation techniques used during labour. By using relaxation and breathing techniques, visualizations and positive affirmations one is able to work with your body and not against, which can speed up the progression of labour and make labour more manageable. You will also learn how beautifully your body is designed to birth your baby and I will help you release any fears around labour and birth that can hinder your labouring process. HypnoBirthing can transform labour and birth into a calm, peaceful and more manageable experience.

This is a 5 week course, the dates are: Saturday the 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th of February and the last session is the 4th of March 2017. Times are from 10:00-12:30 and will be held at the Mama Nurture offices in Pretoria East.

If you are interested please contact me on 083 389 6929 or [email protected]