Belly Baby Mom

What an inspiring birth story!

Today, through fits of laughter, we chat to the beautiful (and adorably funny!) Maisa, mom of 5 year old Maya, and most recently, mom to Kai & Max, her adorable twin boys, that she birthed in Dubai.

She takes us through her pregnancy, birth and parenting journey with her twins, and the experience she describes as 'heavenly'. Through a challenging pregnancy, Maisa achieved her goal of a drug free, vaginal and empowering birth, and she owes it all to her instinctive belief and the great support team she had throughout the experience.

Sit back, and listen to her story.

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* Note: Maisa gave birth at The Saudi German Hospital in Dubai, with the support of her OBGYN Dr. Anni Enberg, her husband and doulas, Eleonora & Larissa.

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Love & hugs,

Shereen & Ele

Hi everyone!

So... this week has been hectic! Eleonora couldn't join me on this one, so I've recorded this very quick spontaneous episode to keep you in the loop with some new things going on but most importantly, a Pregnant Women's Circle' gathering we have coming up, and I'm so excited about it!

Will catch you next week, gotta go!

- Shereen

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Today, we chat with Nicola (Nikki), a UK trained midwife with many years of experience, and working at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, who tells us all about the different types of inductions out there and the processes involved with each of them, all evidence based information that we found useful and insightful. Nikki also has a very informative blog that covers extremely interesting pregnancy & birth topics. So if you wondered about something or have any questions for Nikki, please feel free to reach out to her! Find her links below & enjoy this episode!

Guest info:

www.thefitmidwife.com

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It is 2018 and we're officially back! :)

So excited to share some super duper awesome news with you, updates on the upcoming 'Embracing Motherhood' Movie Night that is happening this Saturday and themed around 'Breastfeeding' (make sure you register NOW!), and finally a lovely chat with Ele (The Hugging Doula) about some myths we have come across regarding Breastfeeding!

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CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO THE MOVIE NIGHT (Few spaces available):

www.bellybabymom.com/event

We would love to hear your feedback and if you have come accross any breastfeeding myths, let us know and we will discuss them in a future episode!

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I'm back!!!

It's been a few weeks where I've been MIA! You'll know why in this episode, but more importantly I share some exciting updates with you on this one, including my upcoming Hypnobirthing group classes in January AND the date that has been set for our next Movie Night, yaaay!

I've been grateful for so many things in my life and chose this time to reflect upon and sharing them with you. Let's hope 2018 is even a better year for all of us, and until next year, wishing you a Happy holiday and a wonderful New year, let's do this!!

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It all started at 8am with a meeting on the beach….. we talked, we laughed, we were inspired…… to record another podcast!

So I quickly headed to Ele’s home (before having to do the school run!), with no idea what we were going to talk about, but we did manage to have quite the conversation talking about her Belly casting artwork, the home made natural belly bombs, herbal teas, ‘super nursing power gems’ she prepares for expectant moms, and the ‘Flower of Mariam’ used during labour??

We also delve into a brief conversation about the traditions we may have lost and the difference between how a mother was welcomed into motherhood in contrast to how we do it today. Womb blessings, Birth circles & baby showers!

Sit back and listen.

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*If you’d like to hear more from Eleonora and the other services she offers, head back to Episode 1 on the podcast!*

Guest Contact:

www.thehuggingdoula.com

Reference:

https://www.barakabirth.com/blog/2013/11/08/the-flower-of-maryam

On December 9, Belly Baby Mom launches "Embracing Motherhood - Movie Nights!" with the screening of an incredible documentary titled 'Childbirth - All or Nothing' that follows the journeys of 4 women all making VERY different birth choices.

In the first half of the episode, I take you through all what to expect during the event - the movie, a talk with Dr. Anni Enberg (OBGYN), the Dubai Doulas Sisterhood, the various Mother & Baby pop up stalls that will be there, the complimentary beauty treatments and gift bags filled with goodies from our generous partners & contributors! Oh, and dads to be are welcome too! For details and registration, visit www.bellybabymom.com/event. Spaces are limited!

In the second half of the episode, we talk... Birth Options. What does it mean? What choices do we have? And why do we need to make them?

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Have you ever wondered why sometimes we, as parents, continuously get frustrated or upset at something our child says or does? To the point that it happens every single time for that specific situation, and you find yourself losing control?   

So... if you’re like me, and this has happened to you once, or twice or more….. then you my dear mama, have been triggered! Today's episode is going to explain to you what might be happening here, because we discuss 'Parenting Triggers' with the lovely Nicki Anderson, an Occupational Therapist in Family and Child Health, and founder of Journey to Wholeness, as she tells me all about what Parenting triggers are, why they occur, how we can identify them, and then each of us also shares one of our personal parenting triggers! This has almost got me to tears, and was oh so enlightening! Have a listen....

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** Nicki is offering one complimentary session to our listeners! To arrange, kindly contact Nicki on the email below (don't forget to mention us!) **

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Guest Contact:

www.facebook.com/journey2wholenessDubai

This week, I chat to Helen Farmer, the lovely personality  from the (very) honest & popular Dubai blog, 'The Mothership Dxb'! Helen is also an editor, journalist, blogger... as well as a wedding celebrant! We chat about the highs and lows of parenting in Dubai, how she manages to balance family and work, 'real parenting', and then also shares with me her breastfeeding struggles and a quick overview of her two birth stories! If you don't already follow Helen already, I highly recommend that you do!

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Guest contact:

www.themothershipdxb.com

www.instagram.com/themothershipdxb

www.facebook.com/themothershipdxb

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As a follow up to Episode 12 ’Open Book’, where I shared my 3 birth stories, I speak to Nicky Langley, who was my Doula supporting me throughout my 3rd pregnancy & birth, about HER experience of my birth, how I came to choose her as my doula, as well as how I managed to move back my Estimated Due Date (EDD) by 2 whole weeks!

Nicky is also a Child Birth Educator, who like me, teaches ‘The Wise Hippo Birthing Program’, and has supported many families throughout their pregnancy & birth journeys. We review how the Wise Hippo techniques have helped me and many women stay positive, remain calm and confident, and most of all achieve ‘The Right Birth On The Day’.

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Guest Contact:


www.nickylangleydoula.co.uk

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