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struggling mother

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“When it came to parenthood I chose not to have a child because memories still haunt me on how my mother struggled with parenthood …“ When there were too many kid-related errands, my mother would break down and cry, calling out to no one in particular: ‘When is it my turn?!’ Any time I try to make sense of my aversion to motherhood and my utter glee over having escaped it, my mind immediately turns to the “mother-daughter day” my mom took me out of school for in the spring of 1975, a year before she and my father split up. Our midweek adventure came as aRead More…

should i have a baby

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Kerry Eustice kept asking herself ” Should I have a baby or not?” – She didn’t know whether she wanted to be a mother, so she consulted people from all walks of life to find her answer. In September last year, a few months before I turned 37, I started a list. It’s called.. “Reasons I Don’t Want to Have a Baby”: Goodbye to weekend lie-ins Might ruin my relationship with my husband. What if it makes us fall out of love with each other? Bringing a child into a world that is getting too hot, too angry and too divided Goodbye money: raising childrenRead More…

crystal presttun doula

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Doula services can help you before, during and after the birth of your baby. Here are 20 ways in which doulas can support you… Preparing for birth and parenting can feel like an impossible task at times, especially when there are so many options AND opinions out there. This is where doulas and doula services come in! Although doulas are a relatively new profession in Malta, around the world doulas are widely used, highly respected, and well researched birth workers who continue to improve outcomes for people who are pregnant, birthing or in their postpartum through their doula services. If you haven’t heard about whatRead More…

Chiara Cortesi

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The word ‘Doula’ comes from the ancient Greek  word that means “servant” – infact, the Doula was considered to be the favourite maid of the noble dames, chosen to support and help them throughout their maternity journey. According to a myth, the first Doula, named Galati, helped Alcmena give birth safely to Hercules, with her mindful presence and fine intuition. In today’s world, a Doula is a trustworthy companion during your pregnancy and motherhood journey. She is someone who will stand by your side, be your shoulder to lean on when you need one, will help and guide you to take the best decisions forRead More…