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"In the end, my baby and I together achieved our dream birth - exactly as I had manifested and envisioned it for so long. I could not be happier!"
Hi Martyna, Hope you are well. Lach & I both really enjoyed and benefited from your Calmbirth course back in July. I used a variety of...
martynacooper
Nov 3, 20246 min read
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Hand expressing: a vital tool.
There are a number of reasons a Mum may want to or needs to hand express her colostrum: 🔹️to express milk antenatally (i.e a Mum with...
martynacooper
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Breast Milk Storage Capacity
Did you know that each woman (even each breast) has its own unique maximum storage capacity? This refers to the maximum amount of milk...
martynacooper
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Pacific Mother
still buzzing from last night. Oxytocin flowing. A room filled with birth nerds alike - doulas, midwives, doctors, allied health...
martynacooper
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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"Are you planning on breastfeeding?"
It's part of the antenatal clinic checklist. To discuss a woman's feeding preference. "Are you planning on breastfeeding?" The most...
martynacooper
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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How do I known my newborn is getting enough breastmilk?
As a new Mama, there is often concern around "how do I know my baby is getting enough breastmilk?". Unlike feeding via a bottle - where...
martynacooper
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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The power of breastmilk
Did you know... ▪️Breastmilk is species specific - meaning it's the PERFECT composition of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins,...
martynacooper
May 29, 20231 min read
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"Despite the rushing and dramatic entrance, we were calm and worked as a team right until the end."
Hey Martyna, I hope you’re well! I want to say thank you, your class gave me so much confidence for how I can advocate for myself. We...
martynacooper
Sep 23, 20224 min read
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Birth Affirmations
These can be such a powerful tool for birth. The confidence boost you might need when it all feels too much. Hearing those soft words...
martynacooper
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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"My support team whispered praise, reassurance and words of love throughout my labour."
Hi Martyna, I wanted to email you to let you know how our baby boy, Sebastian arrived into the world! I went into hospital at 37 weeks...
martynacooper
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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Setting yourself up for a supported 4th Trimester
The 4th trimester is known as the 12 week period following the birth of your baby. It is a time for rest, recovery, bonding and...
martynacooper
Mar 10, 20225 min read
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"Declan would always bring me back to my breathing - I’d be okay again.. I’ve got this."
Hello Martyna, I thought I’d send you an email to let you know we have welcomed our new little addition Leon on his due date 15.01.2022....
martynacooper
Mar 10, 20224 min read
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"Likewise, my body would be capable of birthing my baby"
To say that I was nervous, anxious and doubting in my ability to deliver my baby is absolutely accurate. The fear and self-doubt...
martynacooper
Jan 23, 20215 min read
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Can childbirth be enjoyable?
I took a small group class through the Calmbirth® program last weekend. In passing, I happened to mention how much I enjoyed both my...
martynacooper
Nov 14, 20183 min read
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