MAMA
5 Questions with Marta and Barbara of Yellow Meadow
The Yellow Meadow collection truly brings a smile to our faces. These motherhood staples are so full of femininity and fun! The gorgeous gowns and swaddles are printed with such attractive, colourful and powerful patterns. We loved diving a bit deeper into the story behind this beautiful brand from Poland, run by two sweet sisters, ...
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GIVING BIRTH
Giving birth naturally -- preparing for a natural (home?) birth
One week to go to my due date now...! As I said before in my post about packing my hospital bag, I'm not sure yet if I will stay home or go to the hospital for the birth. But in any case, I am preparing to give birth naturally for the fifth time! Following the ...
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GIVING BIRTH
The hospital bag | what essentials do you need to pack?
The last few weeks before giving birth is all about preparing for baby. I've been reading books and trying to practise my breathing for during delivery, and I have set up the little crib and changing table in our bedroom. Of course I've washed all those little baby clothes as well! Part of the fun, ...
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GIVING BIRTH
The Dutch (home) birth box
In light of Courtney's latest post and her plan for a beautiful home birth, I thought to tell you about something special we have here in the Netherlands: the 'birth box'. In our country, giving birth is considered a natural happening, not a medical one. Home births are still fairly common (around one in 8 women ...
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