I love the idea of this and would love to do something like this as a community project what do you think? Perhaps I can start with my pregnancy yoga classes, WWHB classes and then build it from there with all the different groups of people I meet across the different aspects of my life. Start with family, friends, clients, students, colleagues etc. Watch this space – a post it and pen will be coming your way with a Wish Jar under your nose. Lots of love Cx
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“Perhaps you have found something you did not expect. You have looked into the darkness and found your greatest fear. You are being shown what you have placed in the shadows of your consciousness. What you wanted to forget has raised its he…ad, but only to ask if you have gained enough wisdom and strength to deal with it more fully.It may seem like a nightmare at first. You may not want to look at it. But you must accept your dark side, your hidden desires and integrate them with your light side in order to experience wholeness.”
You are never given a challenge that you do not have the skills to meet. It may seem as though you are shooting in the dark, but go ahead. Use the skills you have been working to develop. This is their supreme test.
A new surge of power awaits your success. The mask is lifted as you look behind the face of things to see that your fear was merely self-doubt rather than an external enemy. Take heart. Lift your bow of confidence, and shoot pure thoughts of love, strength and highest vision. Aim for the good of the whole.”
~Carol Bridges
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By Pat Hagan
PUBLISHED: 01:39, 12 January 2013 | UPDATED: 09:04, 14 January 2013
Breastfeeding her baby can reduce a mother’s risk of ovarian cancer by nearly two-thirds, according to scientists.
And the longer she continues to do it, the greater the protection against the illness.
The research adds to evidence of the benefits of natural feeding as numerous studies have already shown it cuts the chance of breast cancer.
‘Breast is best’: Breastfeeding her baby can reduce a mother’s risk of ovarian cancer by two-thirdsMore than 6,000 patients a year in the UK are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and the illness accounts for about 5 per cent of cancer deaths in women.
It is known as the ‘silent killer’ because symptoms for many sufferers, such as feeling bloated, are non-specific and the illness may not be diagnosed until it is fairly advanced.
Each was asked how many children they had and for how long they breastfed each one.
The results showed those who breastfed a child for at least 13 months were 63 per cent less likely to develop a tumour than those who did so for less than seven months.
The more children they had, the greater the effect, said the findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Mothers who had three children and breastfed for a total of 31 months or more were found to cut their chances of ovarian tumours by 91 per cent. This was compared to those feeding naturally for a total of under ten months.
The UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe. Nearly eight in ten mothers start when their baby is born but after six weeks, this is down to halfBreastfeeding is thought to help as it delays ovulation, when eggs are released and the ovaries are exposed to high levels of oestrogen-rich fluid.
Some researchers believe a higher number of ovulations raises the risk of mutant cells forming, which can trigger the disease.
But surveys have shown the UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe.
Nearly eight in ten mothers start when their baby is born but after six weeks, this is down to half.
After six months – the recommended time for exclusive breastfeeding – it is only 26 per cent.
The main risk factors for ovarian cancer include a family history of the disease, having already had breast cancer, starting periods at a young age and being overweight.
Dr Helga Groll, of Cancer Research UK, said the findings backed up earlier evidence on the benefits of breastfeeding.
But she warned that some mothers may not accurately remember for how long they had breastfed.
Gilda Witte, chief executive of Ovarian Cancer Action, added: ‘It is proven that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
‘It does this because it reduces ovulation for the nursing mother.
‘The risk is further reduced by each child that a woman bears.’
Song by Allen Ginsberg
The weight of the world
is love.
Under the burden
of solitude,
… under the burden
of dissatisfaction
the weight,
the weight we carry
is love.
Who can deny?
In dreams
it touches
the body,
in thought
constructs
a miracle,
in imagination
anguishes
till born
in human–
looks out of the heart
burning with purity–
for the burden of life
is love,
but we carry the weight
wearily,
and so must rest
in the arms of love
at last,
must rest in the arms
of love.
No rest
without love,
no sleep
without dreams
of love–
be mad or chill
obsessed with angels
or machines,
the final wish
is love
–cannot be bitter,
cannot deny,
cannot withhold
if denied:
the weight is too heavy
–must give
for no return
as thought
is given
in solitude
in all the excellence
of its excess.
The warm bodies
shine together
in the darkness,
the hand moves
to the center
of the flesh,
the skin trembles
in happiness
and the soul comes
joyful to the eye–
yes, yes,
that’s what
I wanted,
I always wanted,
I always wanted,
to return
to the body
where I was born.
Intersting..Cx
http://seleni.org/about/news/your-postpartum-emotions-the-baby-blues-you
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September 4, 2012 by Dr. Christina Hibbert
Up to 80% of all new mothers will experience what is called the “baby blues.” If you are aware of this, then lucky you, as many families have no idea what is in store emotionally after the baby is finally here.
Postpartum Emotions for Moms and Dads
Too many families are never told that four out of five moms will feel sad, frustrated, tearful, anxious, and/or overwhelmed, what many women describe as “an emotional roller coaster,” in the first days or weeks postpartum. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense that your emotions might be a little out of whack after pregnancy and childbirth, considering all your body and mind have been through. The abrupt changes in hormones, sleep deprivation, and the psychological adjustment to becoming a parent, not to mention the exhaustion of labor and delivery, can easily trigger fluctuations in emotions.
And those first few days are not just tough on moms either. A dad can also have the baby blues and is more likely to have symptoms if his partner has symptoms too. It’s sadly ironic that just when we parents desire to be at our very best, we are often physically and emotionally at a disadvantage.
The Good News
The good news is that the baby blues are temporary. Neither a “diagnosis” nor a “disorder,” the baby blues are a normal reaction to the stress surrounding childbirth, and symptoms should improve within two weeks or so. Knowing this helps normalize the craziness we feel those first few days and relieves the layers of stress we add when we start to fear we are not “normal.” Feeling emotionally abnormal at this time is, in its own way, normal. And telling ourselves we’re “normal” can be just the relief we need, even if we are the only ones saying so.
What Can We Do?
So here are a few things couples can do to safely navigate the baby blues:
1) Education: Learn all you can about postpartum emotional adjustment; it can help normalize your symptoms and also tell you if or when it may be time to get some outside help.
2) Practical Support: Let others help with housework, childcare, and other basic duties. This can give you the space you need to let yourself (and your emotions) settle in and heal. It can also give you a chance to catch up on that much-needed sleep; sleep deprivation is likely wreaking havoc on your emotional state!
3) Emotional Support:
Turn to a trusted friend, partner, or family member for support. It’s OK to feel what you’re feeling, and having someone who is ok to let you feel it may be just what you need.
4) Partner Support: My best advice for couples is to be patient and kind with one another. Realize this time for what it is – a temporary adjustment period when a tiny baby has all the power and the helpless adults are simply trying to keep up!
Beyond the Baby Blues
The baby blues can feel very permanent, but they really should only last for a few days or maybe a couple of weeks. If your “blues” are hanging on longer than two weeks, or if your symptoms seem to be getting worse, you may be experiencing a postpartum mood or anxiety disorder. Seeking counsel from an expert in perinatal mental health can help determine what your emotions are really up to and give you the tools you need to overcome them.
Hang In There!
Your emotions may feel out of whack, but that’s just part of having a baby. Eventually your body and emotions will resume a more “normal” routine. In the meantime, hang in there. It really does get easier over time, and it really is OK to just give in a little bit and go along for the ride.
Dr. Christina Hibbert is a clinical psychologist based in Arizona and an expert on postpartum mental health, women’s emotional health, and motherhood. In 2005 she founded the Arizona Postpartum Wellness Coalition, a nonprofit that educates women, families, and providers on perinatal mental health. Dr. Hibbert is also the producer of the internationally sold insights on topics such as grief, loss, and postpartum wellness. A mother of six, she is currently finishing up her first book, This Is How We Grow. In this post, Dr. Hibbert outlines the causes, signs, and remedies for the “baby blues,” insisting that such feelings are common, temporary, and maybe even normal. DVD Postpartum Couples and a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights on topics such as grief, loss, and postpartum wellness. A mother of six, she is currently finishing up her first book, This Is How We Grow.
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World Doula Week takes place annually on March 22-28 worldwide. The purpose of World Doula Week (“WDW”) is to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in birth and in the postpartum period. The World Doula Week events will take place all over the world during the same week, stating the benefits of the presence of doulas in birth and in the postpartum period:
* Reduces the incidence of c-sections
* May s…horten the length of labor
* Reduces epidural and analgesic requests
* Increases breastfeeding initiation and continuation
* Increases mother’s satisfaction of birth experience
* Can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders
* Increases new parents’ confidence in the care of their newborn
This page will allow everyone to post information on the World Doula Week events planned in their communities.
http://www.thebirthingsite.com/fertility/item/590-natural-family-planning-know-your-body.html
Great article also in Issue 30 of Juno (Winter 2012) www.junomagazine.com
Cx
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Thanks Cx
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2583/Bandhas-for-Beginners-Intro-to-Yogas-Interior-Locks.html
Very interesting.
Enjoy …
Cx