Here you will find our articles on Shiatsu, mental health, and physical wellbeing, and how you can support yourself and your loved ones through every stage of life. Is there a specific article you would like to read? Just let us know.
Having consistent care through pregnancy and after birth can prevent stress, save you money, make you more comfortable, give you peace of mind and help you avoid criticism from well meaning family and friends. Learn how the midwives from MAMA are there to help.
Read MoreBeing iron deficient can compromise your body’s ability to fight disease and infections. Certain groups of people are more susceptible to low iron and therefore lowered immunity. These include pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women with heavy menstrual cycles, vegetarians, vegans and endurance athletes.
Read MoreThe constantness of morning sickness can take away the joyfulness of being pregnant. From 4-16 weeks 50-90% of women will experience morning sickness. There are many theories on the causes of morning sickness and a few ways to try and alleviate its impact. Read the blog to find out more.
Read MoreYou're eating well and exercising but you just can't lose that last bit of weight. Oxidative stress and poor energy production may be slowing your metabolism. Find out how you can activate your body and resolve the underlying issues stopping you from shifting the weight as well as creating life long health.
Read MoreDo you experience mood swings? When you’re going through change, overwhelm, stress you’re moods can change in an instant. It’s a sign your body is moving out of balance. You may also have other symptoms like depression or headaches, brain fog, pmt or period pain. Be your own body detective and discover how you are out of balance with these 5 mood swing disharmonies.
Read MoreAccording to PANDA 1 in 5 women experience postnatal depression. And, during covid this number has possibly been even higher. Find out what causes many mothers to become depressed, the impact of birth on depression, how you can limit and potentially even ease your own depression and what you can do to support other mothers with depression.
Read MoreInfertility can be an issue for many women and their partners. In this article we explore fertility and the menstrual cycle from a chinese medicine point of view, what may be impacting fertility and how to unblock the energies of fertility.
Read MoreLeg cramps in pregnancy can be uncomfortable and even painful. They can lead to a lack of enjoyment of pregnancy life and disrupt your sleep leaving you tired and fatigued. Find out why you are experiencing leg cramps during your pregnancy and what you can do to help yourself.
Read MoreHave you experienced miscarriage, infant loss or stillbirth? It is an upsetting, stressful and traumatising time for many women. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. In this guest blog, Rachel from A Mama Is Born gives some great advice on how to support friends and loved ones experiencing this.
Read MoreA good position for labour and birth is one that supports the physiological process of birth. It should allow for pelvic meovement, use gravity and be forward leaning. There are endless variations of the positions that can be used for labour and birth. In this article we cover the 5 best positions for labour and birth and how each position can be used during 1st and 2nd stage labour as an active and resting position.
Read MorePregnancy can be a wonderful time. It can also be stressful when there are complications such as a Breech baby late in pregnancy. Find out how Shiatsu can support a mother-to-be in turning a breech baby.
Read MoreHaving had a child recently I have been through a process of questioning who I am. My daughter has turned my life upside down in a way I did not expect and I have had to make internal adjustments to accept my new life as a mother. It has felt like tapping into something deeper….
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