Mastering Labour Contractions: The Power of KPIs
What gets measured, gets managed. Knowing your labour KPIs will give you a greater sense of control and allow you to better manage labour.
My first “Are those your kids?”
I had heard and read about it. Yet, I wasn’t prepared for the feeling when I was asked “Are those your kids?” for the first time. Grateful to a community of interracial families that helped me process the situation and my feelings.
Motherhood – Your Complimentary Management Training
Discover the remarkable parallels between motherhood and management with me. Let’s discuss how the skills acquired through parenting can benefit your professional career. This post is the start of an exploration of the transferable skills that make motherhood an invaluable training ground for effective management. I will delve into the intersection of motherhood and managerial…
How to prepare for labour and a natural birth
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….
Don’t forget your performance and salary review on maternity leave
Maternity and child care leave are an essential period in a mother’s life, and it is crucial to ensure that your career does not suffer during this time. Many working mommas hesitate or forget to ask for a performance and salary review when going on maternity and child care leave, assuming that it may not…
New Born Essentials inspired by a tiny Tokyo Apartment
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.
What are ‘Global Babies’?
What is ‘Globy’ about? It is exploring motherhood and family life as a white German mother to mixed kids with a Black Senegalese father being born and raised in Japan aspiring to become a ‘Global Citizen’.
How Going On Maternity Leave Can Mess With Your Mind
Going on maternity leave can be a confusing time. By using Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs”, this post is discussing the transition from work, to maternity leave before and after baby.
The cost of pregnancy and birth in Japan
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.
Birth Center and Waterbirth Experience in Japan
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…