by Ruth Dennison | Jun 1, 2018 | Birth, Breastfeeding, fit pregnancy, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Womens health
Summer is here and we are all getting very hot. Temperatures are rising to higher levels and as much as we all like the idea of having a summer baby, being pregnant in the summer is no joke. In pregnancy our bodies go through many changes as we grow our baby, the...
by Ruth Dennison | May 11, 2018 | Birth, Black child, Black mother, culture, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery
I will share with you today my culture background around pregnancy, birth and post-birth. My family is from Jamaica, my culture is inherited from Jamaica, I was born in the UK, which is why some of my ways are very British. My mums knowledge in Jamaican cultural...
by Ruth Dennison | Feb 2, 2018 | Birth, Doula, fit pregnancy, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth, pregnancy, Recovery, Reproductive health, Womens health
Do you know what a husband stitch is?…..it is when repairing episiotomies or tearing from birth, some providers put in an extra stitch “for daddy,” with painful consequences for women. This practice is truly happening and new parents are not being informed about...
by Ruth Dennison | Jan 23, 2018 | Breastfeeding, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth
Thoughts of a breastfeeding mother with breastfeeding issues: Why are mums having to suffer in pain when breastfeeding their babies. I mean the pain can be so bad that I think why would any mum want to put themselves through this. Why is that mum over there feeding...
by Ruth Dennison | Dec 18, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, post-birth
“Do you know The Benefits of Introducing Baby to Music. … Introducing your baby to music is an easy and enjoyable way to interact with your baby in his first year and can help set the stage for lifelong musical development. Plus, playing together with...
by Ruth Dennison | Oct 30, 2017 | Birth, Dancehall Doula Workshop, Doula, Nutrition, parenting, pregnancy
I am happy to tell you all that Dancehall Doula Workshop will soon be accessible in the comfort of your homes. For all the mothers who are out of area, at work and/or struggle to find time to schedule in your antenatal classes to help you get the support, education...