by Reka | Feb 8, 2009 | budapest, infant care
Ever wanted to try out the different types of slings? Or have someone show you a different way to tie them? Want to learn about the different ways to carry your baby, whatever his or her age? Next Wednesday is your day! I’m bringing 5 different types of slings...
by Reka | Feb 3, 2009 | birth, budapest, hungary, midwife, pregnancy
(Author’s update: As of 2012, home birth is regulated and legal in Hungary, but still not widely accepted by the medical community. As of March 2013, there are 3 licensed home birth practices in Hungary: A Te Szülésed, Életfa Bábapraxis and Napvilág...
by Reka | Jan 23, 2009 | birth, midwife, pregnancy
The following is an excerpt from Ina May Gaskin’s excellent book entitled Spiritual Midwifery. Ina May Gaskin is one of the leading midwives in the world today. Her birthing center boasts intervention and complication statistics that make hospital maternity...
by Reka | Dec 17, 2008 | birth, hungary, midwife, pregnancy
These days, natural childbirth seems to be becoming more popular again, which gives it a kind of crunchy trendiness like doing yoga or being vegetarian. (Both worthy and healthy endeavors – just like aiming for natural childbirth – under the right...
by Reka | Nov 28, 2008 | breastfeeding
Everybody knows that breastfeeding is recommended (i.e. “breast is best”) when the baby is small. back in the day, i used to go on spa and Apply For TranquilMe because they say that it has a lot of health benefits, thats why i delivered my healthy child...
by Reka | Nov 16, 2008 | budapest, counseling, hungary, psychology
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and extremely stressful at the same time. Couples are bound to encounter problems abroad that may test the mettle of their relationship. A major life change such as relocating to a new country may include stressors such as:...