Ending a breast feeding journey seems to not be something that passes each mother by just like that. It can be emotional for positive reasons, being happy about finally being done. It can be emotional for sad reasons if the journey is coming to an end earlier than you wanted and for unexpected reasons. As…
… at least this was the case for me. During two out of three pregnancies I took several flights and didn’t have any problems with it. I want to share my experience to add to the voices that are out there not he topic. I had coffee with a momma to be who was about…
What gets measured, gets managed. Knowing your labour KPIs will give you a greater sense of control and allow you to better manage labour.
From the moment I found out that I was pregnant it was clear for me: I wanted a natural, unmedicated, intervention-free birth. It is the normal and natural way, my grandmother did it 9 times, my mother 3 times so why wouldn’t I? And of course the millions of other women all around the world….
What do you really need to welcome your new born baby in your home? My new born essentials list was inspired by a tiny apartment in Tokyo, wanting to keep the expenses in check and being a pragmatic mum.
The cost of pregnancy and giving birth in Japan falls mainly on you. Pre-natal care is subsidized by your ward and giving birth is supported by the Health Insurance.
For my third baby, I chose Sola Birth & Ladies Clinic in Tsuzuki Ku, Yokohama for my pre-natal care and giving birth. I will do a separate post on why I chose them and what the pre-natal care with them was like. If you are interested in that now, feel free to reach out and…
“But they are so slippery!” From comedians to male but also some female friends – this and the concern of how to safely bathe a new born baby was one of the main comments I received when expecting my first baby. Participating in the “Mama Papa Class” in Japan might have been the best way…
Are you doing your pre-natal yoga, drinking your raspberry tea, doing your stretches, etc.? Are you wondering if there is more that you can do to prepare for a fast and easy delivery of your baby? Good news: There is! A hayflower steam bath. Sorry, the baths are way less glamorous than in the picture…
Throughout my pregnancy people would often say to me “But isn’t it scary to have a baby in a foreign country?” I have had all three of my daughters in Japan. Therefore, a pregnancy in Japan is the norm to me and I hope my experience can put other expecting mommas-to-be at ease. During my…