‘Birth is not something we suffer; it is something we actively do and exalt in’ ~ Sheila Kitzinger ⁣⁣

My greatest wish for you, if you choose to work with Moon & Lotus, is that you understand the possibilities that exist when you know you have the power to change a story, especially the story that birth & parenting are inherently difficult and traumatic experiences that you simply have to survive. ⁣⁣
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Will it be the hardest, most expansive, most vulnerable time of your life? Undoubtedly. Does it have to suck? Absolutely not! ⁣⁣
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We have a deep trust of birth, parenting intuition and the instinctive biology of the mother-baby connection. We know these things are rooted in our DNA, in our ancestral history. We know these things work, almost always without outside assistance. We know there are lots of forces at work, including those within ourselves, that can undermine the power and joy of these experiences. ⁣⁣
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We have, above all else, the deepest belief in you as the navigator of your journey and in your ability to make decisions that feel right for you, your baby and your family. ⁣⁣
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We are for parents who are passionate about experiencing the most physiological, biologically optimal birth possible. Those who want to explore what their bodies are capable of, and are keen to undergo all of the sensations, lessons and adventures the experience can offer. ⁣⁣
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We can support you in understanding your body’s capabilities in pregnancy, labour and birth, help you uncover the birthing options that feel best for you, and give you tangible, practical techniques to prepare your mind and body for the birth of your dreams. ⁣⁣
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My hope for you is that you emerge from this programme feeling awed by the intelligence of birth, prepared for the mental and physical rigours of labour and the immediate postpartum period, and tuned in to your body’s incredible capability and parenting intuition. ⁣⁣
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Thank you for inviting us on this journey with you. It is a pleasure, and a privilege. ⁣⁣
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Kelly (the other half of M&L) 💛