This is the second installation of my series on simple home birth. The idea is to let prospective mothers know what’s involved in having a baby a home, and that it doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated.
Last time I discussed the simple things a midwife needs for assisting your home birth. Today, I’ll let you know the key things you will need.
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This is the first installation of my series on simple home birth. The idea is to let prospective mothers know what’s involved in having a baby a home, and that it doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated.
Today, at 37 weeks along in my pregnancy, I had my first formal meeting with my midwife to discuss having my baby at home. Although I’ve done this before, I was still nervous as to whether she would believe we had an adequate environment for the birth. How can my small home compete with the dedicated faciliaties of a hospital? To my relief, it is really very simple if you understand what everyone needs. So, what does a midwife need?
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Recently my nephew celebrated his third birthday, and his parents allowed presents with the condition that they were not toys. A birthday toy ban might seem extreme but it is understandable. He already has a mountain of toys that either clutter the house, break or become lost and forgotten. This solution might be great for parents who want to simplify, but it can stump potential gift-givers, so here are five suggestions for non-toy gifts for a toddler or preschooler.
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When living in the city it’s easy not to know the people that live in your neighbourhood, street, or even apartment complex, and take for granted the benefits of building good relationships with neighbours. But moving to the countryside can be isolating, particularly after a transition from a busy area. Since moving here, we’ve learned not to take the connections we can forge with our neighbours for granted, and are already reaping the rewards.
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Being heavily pregnant during the height of a hot summer can be a challenge. So I was delighted when I discovered this cold summer drink to keep me and my busy toddler going through the day (that’s healthy to boot): an ice cream-free milkshake that you can customize to your tastes.
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