Hypnobirthing is the use of hypnosis to have a magical birth experience as nature intended. Hypnosis is a state of deep relaxation with altered awareness. Being in a relaxed state reduces the ‘panic’ hormone adrenalin and increases the ‘happy’ hormone serotonin, which makes us feel good about ourselves. In this way we are better able […]
Hypnobirthing is simply a generic term that means the use of hypnosis for birth. We are all in hypnosis, without knowing it, about 60% of the day so this is something that comes naturally to us all. It occurs just before you fall asleep and just as you awaken. Other examples include losing track of […]
In our second sleep post we are looking at sleep aids, and there are plenty to discuss!! From mobiles and specially designed toys, to musical monitors and innovative apps, which are the ones that will really help your baby nod off? White Noise White noise is by far our most favourite sleep aid, and it […]
Sleep is a precious commodity to most of the human race, so it comes as no surprise to us, that after breastfeeding, sleep is the most common baby subject the SWM team are quizzed on. We have decided to write a series of blogs with some tricks and advice on settling your new baby more […]
This last few weeks we have had the pleasure of reviewing the ‘Love to Swaddle Up’ by Love to Dream. While there are many ways to swaddle your baby, few of them are as safe and as well designed as this little pouch. If you have ever watched a baby sleep, free of any confines, […]