My Natural Unmedicated Birth Story
Society has made it common for us to “escape the pain” during labor, but I truly believe that women’s bodies are not only capable of, but...
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The Light Of My Days
By Yolanda Ivanova
Yolanda
Sep 15, 20229 min read
Ops, Time for Potty Training
What is the best age to start potty training? It is all great, until you realise it is time to potty train your child. It is not that...
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Yolanda
Aug 30, 20229 min read
Why Co-Sleeping/Bedsharing?
Disclaimer: Sharing my own experience. If you decide to co-sleep you need to know how to do it safely. More info at the Lullaby Trust...
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Yolanda
Jul 31, 20226 min read
The End of Our Breastfeeding Journey
In the past two years I have dedicated my body to my baby including trying to conceive, being pregnant and breastfeeding. I was really...
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Yolanda
Jun 23, 202114 min read
Baby Led Weaning
Disclaimer: Please note that every baby is different and I am sharing with you only my experience with the weaning process. I am not a...
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Yolanda
Jun 9, 20217 min read
Baby Wearing
I was so excited to create a baby essentials list when I was pregnant. Of course, my list started with pram, but little that I knew that...
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Yolanda
Apr 7, 202118 min read
My Breastfeeding Journey
Disclaimer: I am NOT a breastfeeding consultant. I am sharing my own experience based on books, seminars and videos related to the topic....
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Yolanda
Mar 17, 20217 min read
What is Golden Hour and Why It Is So Important?
I first heard about the term Golden Hour from my midwife when we discussed my birth plan together. I had no idea what Golden Hour meant...
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Yolanda
Feb 25, 202113 min read
Full Hospital Bag
By slowly approaching my due date I started creating a list with essentials for me, the baby and my partner for the hospital. I am happy...
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Yolanda
Feb 18, 20215 min read
How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
I have been asked this question of how I kept my skin so elastic during my pregnancy many times but before I let you know what I have...
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Yolanda
Feb 9, 20217 min read
What is Hypnobirthing?
My first thoughts about giving birth were “No way! I can’t do this!”. I mentioned in my previous post how influenced I was by all the...
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Yolanda
Jan 31, 20219 min read
The Role of a Birth Partner
With the beginning of my pregnancy I have started educating myself of what is happening with my body and my baby. I am lucky enough that...
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Yolanda
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Quarantine Virtual Gender Reveal
Now, such a weird times we are living in with the pandemic happening across the world. I feel sorry for all affected people and for those...
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Yolanda
Dec 16, 202010 min read
Pregnancy During a Pandemic
Each pregnancy is a magic for the whole family. The excitement and the waiting to meet your baby fills you up with hope for better....
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