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Aug 19

Make your own Baby Powder

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in For Baby

A soothing, natural alternative to talcum powder that you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

1lb/450g arrowroot powder
½oz/14g orris root powder
1oz/28g slippery elm powder
½ tsp rosemary oil
½ tsp lavender oil

Method

Put all ingredients in plastic bag with air! Seal & shake! Open bag & let out excess air, reseal, let stand for 1 week. Put in shaker jar & use.

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Aug 19

Baby First Aid

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in For Baby

Caring for Baby Naturally

BURNS

Cool with lavender or Aloe Vera

BRUISES

Arnica cream (not on broken skin), Arnica 6c, Rescue Remedy.

COLIC

Sore hard tummy( baby) – Mum drink chamomile tea and massage baby belly with almond oil with 1 drop chamomile or lavender oil.

CONJUNCTIVITIS

Yellow pussy sticky eyes Yum! Yum! Wipe both eyes with chamomile tea and eyebright using separate cotton wool balls! Or try breast milk!

CRADLE CAP

Dark dirty looking stuff on baby’s head. DON’T PICK IT! Bathe the baby in bath with 1 tsp sweet almond oil & 1 drop each of lavender & chamomile ( or chamomile tea bag)

NAPPY RASH

Red spots which can sometimes bloom instantly into a big red sore dry patch where they wee! Make mild chamomile tea to wipe bottom with1 use calendula cream – leave nappy off! DON’T PANIC!

SCRATCHES & CUTS

clean with 1 drop lavender oil and water, smooth with calendula

TEETHING

Screaming, dribbling, red bottom, acid wee (oww!!), hot, hands in mouth Chamomilla 6c granules or pulsatilla 6c granules.

WIND

Blue over top lip, irritated hard tummy (baby)

Massage belly & burping.

Aug 19

Mother’s Milk Tea

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in After Childbirth

A great herbal tea to help stimulate milk production. Mix in equal parts

Catnip
Chamomile
Fennel seeds
Borage

Preparation & dosage: bring 1 litre water to boil, add 1 oz (28 g) herbal mixture & steep 15-30 mins. Strain & drink liberally at least 1 litre daily! Can be drunk hot or cold!

Aug 19

Post Birth Salve – Comfrey, Vitamin E, Honey

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in After Childbirth

COMFREY, VITAMIN E and HONEY: (to be used on deeper tears) Use fresh or dried comfrey. Mix with a little pure water to make a paste. Add a little raw honey & 1 capsule vitamin E oil. Apply to edges of tear. Seal it in & apply more on top! Keep legs together until well healed. (10 – 12 days is good healing time)

Aug 19

Post Birth Bitz Bath 2

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in After Childbirth

Healing Herbal Wash

My second ‘Post Birth Bitz Bath’ for soothing and healing vaginal scars and stretching.

Mix

2oz Comfrey leaves
1oz Shepherds Purse
1oz Uva Ursi
1oz Blue Cohash

Prepare as herbal tea except use 1oz. herbs to 1 litre water. Strain & do ‘Sitz’ (bits bath) 2-3 times daily.

Aug 19

Post Birth Bitz Bath 1

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in After Childbirth

A preparation for an aftercare bath to help heal vaginal tears.

Mix equal parts:

Comfrey leaves
Comfrey root
Ginger root
Shepherds Purse

Prepare as herbal tea except use 1oz herbs to 1 litre water. Strain and do ‘sitz’
(a bits bath) 2-3 times daily.

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Aug 19

Aftercare for Mum

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in After Childbirth

Aftercare checklist

ARNICA 200C

To fix any tears & aid in healing of internal & external bruises

RESCUE REMEDY

To calm & relax you & to ease away shock, fear & anxiety.

WARM HERBAL BATH

Rose petals, jasmine flowers & lavender to cleanse relax & restore!

SLEEP WITH BABY!

An absolute must for you two after labouring!

YONI HEALING

‘Yoni’ is the Sanskrit word for women’s bits! These herbs are useful for healing your bits after birth! Torn bits can heal herbally without stitches!

Immune System Check

Raise immune system with garlic & echinacia to promote healing.

Aug 18

Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium)

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in During Labour

Stimulates the actions of the womb whilst also relieving spasmodic pains. Only to be used during labor!! Mixes well with golden seal for second stage of labor!!

These herbs can be made as a standard tea-like brew & then either sweetened with honey then drunk or used as a compress on head, abdomen, wrists or lower back. Also can be used in tincture form, mixed with cool water as refreshing & helpful drink!

Aug 18

Lime Blossom (Tilia Europea)

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in During Labour

Lime Blossom (also known as Linden Blossom) is used as a relaxing remedy for nervous tension and spasmodic pain during labour. Lime blossom has relaxant properties and is very helpful to lower blood pressure.

Dose

infusion 1-2 tsp to 1 cup 3 x day

Aug 18

Chamomile (Matricaria Chamomilla)

Written by FairyDoula. Posted in During Labour

Chamomile is an excellent gentle sedative. Great for calming and relaxing nerves and muscles.

Dose

infusion 1-2 tsp to 1 cup 3x a day

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Disclaimer

Information on this website is not intended to provide diagnosis or prescriptions. It is an informational guide to help you better understand your body, your health, and some of the natural medicines available to you. Keep in mind that while plants are not drugs they can be very powerful, and their effects cannot be guaranteed as they vary from woman to woman.

The remedies, recipes and advice on this website are based on the personal experiences of the authors, however they cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of these treatments. If in doubt please do not hesitate to consult an herbal practitioner, midwife, naturopath, physician or gynaecologist.

BREATHE

January 16th, 2019 by FairyDoula

Breathe
That’s the basis of it all. ‘Just’ breathing! As I put this ‘just breathing’ into practice it has become very clear to me that I hold my breath ALOT!
Ok so I’ve never learnt to breathe properly! I’m 46 and now my Mind is finally paying attention to my primary physical function that supports my life! This discovery is more than a little surprising to my Mind, it is however the truth my Soul has been communicating to my Body for my whole physical life!
At this stage Mind does a bit of negative thinking about how stupid slow and ridiculous I am , then I remember that my only real experience is Now and I am in charge of my thoughts and that I Awesome Being of Creation that I am, can create my reality .
So I breathe
Feet flat on ground, back straight, hands resting on thighs.
I recall the words of awesome Cunt Goddess Laura-Doe Harris ( The yoniversity.com look her up she
I s
AMAZING!!)
Accept the breath through your nose ,into your lungs , allow the breath to fill you completely.
Release your breath through your mouth let it all go , empty yourself ,
Then allow yourself to be filled again, from your Base, Pelvis, to belly to lungs , filled.
Then release your breath allowing it to carry away any tight negative stress and pains.
This is my recalling of her words not a verbatim account!
The memory of it does me good !
When it’s all getting too much
I remember,
I stop thinking and I breathe.
I’ve not found it particularly easy! My Mind runs away with itself , faster and faster and then sometimes I realise that I’m holding my breath …. then I stop and start again …. it’s like when I was teaching my toddling sons the small life stuff , socks, shoes ,teeth , feet etc , it took loads of attempts and I had to keep loving them and assisting them that they could do it themselves… so know I’m using some of my 20 years worth of Mum skills on myself!
Patiently I focus on my breathing and I also tap my sternum and say my thing( a version of Emotional freedom Technique EFT)
Even though ..(today) I feel scared and upset.
I still truly and deeply,
Love , Honour, Cherish and Respect myself.
All parts of myself
Including my scared and upset feelings
And I ask for help in healing
And I give thanks that it is happening.

I breathe some more and I realise that I’m not shaking anymore, my hearts beating normal and I am breathing, easily deeply and consciously!
Accepting that I am perfect and that bits of my brain could also function in a gentler kinder way to myself is more than a little confusing and challenging for me ! However I’m going for it anyway and moving a lot of old held stuff , allowing space for me to learn some new skills that I’ve missed out on so far! Like breathing!
In the last 4 years since my Stillbirth experience with my Son Angel Benjammin Love I’ve met a lot of people who have had some really traumatic Birth experiences, before that I mostly met people who had had really traumatic relationship or sexual experiences. It seems many of us have a heavy ride in life and all we can do is ride the wave and get skilled at consciously focussing our minds on what brings us the most Joy and the most Love , coz for me anyway I just can’t be bothered anymore just swimming around in the same old shit!
So here I am writing up anything I find that I can offer up to anyone searching to find their inner Love, joy and peace cos I reckon it’s worth a go!!!!
If it’s helpful I’d love to read yer comments! I do LOVE YOU ALL! Xxxlovelaraxxx

Posted in Lara's blog

Let it Go!!

January 9th, 2019 by FairyDoula

“Let it go, let it go, can’t hold it back anymore….” ‘Frozen’

The first week into therapy in 2019 has moved something in me , this feels good. I’m not too sure what has moved and I never really knew in my conscious mind that I was carrying it!
So alongside the happy released feeling I also have a feeling of middling confusion. Not massive but unfamiliar and I am unsure about how much to look into it.

My logical mind says , you feel happy and positive, energetic and empowered, that’s brilliant! Let’s get on with feeling like that and living! Another piece of my mind asks , is it really that simple ? Can I really just track back Traumatic responses in my present to energetic blockages in my past and release them even if I do not know the details? Another part says , it’s cloudy there for a reason! It’s stuff you’ve carried genetically not anything to do with Lara in this Here and Now , that’s why it has come up for release!

It’s here in this dialogue that I begin to see my trauma based behaviour pattern . This part of me needs to know, needs to be in control because if not … argggh! …. My newly recognised sovereign feeling , my unconditional Love place is completely at ease with accepting not all needs to be dug up and fully seen all the time always . My logical , kind , loving self says , let it be, you don’t have to experience this trauma too! You have experienced everything else as Lara that has brought you to this point to be able to heal this place in your genetic family line so you yourself and your ancestors past and future are healed .

It’s all getting a bit big and scary for me again now, but then I breathe deeply for 3 breaths , in and out , focussing on my roots going into the Earth and my branches reaching up to the Sky , I breathe 3 more breaths and allow myself to accept energy into my roots and branches from Earth and Sky to fill my Heartspace. With another 3 breaths my Heart feeling full I invite myself to allow the positive energy from Earth and Sky ,Roots and Branches to fill my whole physical body including my Mind . So now in 3 last deep breaths I allow myself to feel full and energised at Body, Mind and Soul levels .
I re read what I have written , and my mind fills with the old Beatles song ‘Let it Be ‘

“When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be“

So with a bit of belief and courage I step into a new way of thinking. I’ve put my confusion with the situation down and I have allowed myself to accept a new reality is possible where I don’t need to know everything all the time ! Wow what a relief!

It takes practice for me to stay in this headspace because I am so used to behaving in my trauma triggered pattern. But now I know that this is a pattern I have a possibility and a good reason to step into and keep consciously creating a reality for myself that serves me and my highest good! Yay!
So here they are . My first tentative steps into a New reality at the start of this New year. I send them out to Us all as inspiration and information . If you fancy telling me what you’ve experienced ,if you use this breath meditation that would be fab! There’s no right or wrong – just experiences!

“This little light of mine , I’m gonna let it shine , let it shine , let it shine , let it shine!”

Xxxlovelaraxxx

Posted in Lara's blog

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!

December 12th, 2018 by FairyDoula

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!! I am blessed to have found a therapist and to have worked out a donation that I can afford ! I am blessed with stubbornness and a relentless belief that ‘all will be well and all is well’ THANKYOU Julian of Norwich ! I am blessed that I have already begun to learn first aid and coping techniques to help with the symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( old name ‘Shell Shock’) I am blessed that I have learned to be vulnerable and ask for help. I am blessed with amazing friends and family who love and support me. Good job really Because life keeps happening! Totally unfair events happen and people are completely unreasonable and mean! So I breathe , I tap, I repeat mantras , I go to therapy and I do my best not to be a wobbly sobbing mess on the floor, and I let myself hear others when they say ‘ yep sometimes life is an ass!!!!’ So here is the relaxation method from my treatment See if you can do it at least 3 times in a week and let me know how you get on . Allocate both time and a place to do this exercise so that you will not be interrupted. Do not start if you are already stressed, have other matters distracting you, have drunk alcohol, used recreational drugs, or are tired. Before beginning sit for a few minutes and just relax. Think of what you wish to accomplish with this exercise. Define your intention. Now close your eyes. Begin by taking three deep breaths in through your nose and slowly out through your mouth. Repeat until you get used to this type of breathing so that the breathing itself is not distracting you. Once you feel comfortable breathing in this manner specifically think about how you are sitting and mentally imagine that you are looking at yourself. Now in your mind focus with intention beginning with your toes and extending to your feet relaxing your muscles. Feel how it is almost like they melt away as you continue to breathe in and out. Only focusing on your feet and toes. When you begin, it will be easy to be distracted or have your thoughts wonder. When this happens simply begin again relaxing the muscles of your toes and feet. Once you have been able to relax your toes and feet, extend more proximally and repeat the exercise relaxing your calves and thighs, relax the muscles of your abdomen and chest, think of your spine and relaxing the muscles of your spine, your shoulders and then your neck. Relax the muscles of your face and scalp. As you are able to extend the relaxation of the muscles of your body, notice that there is a calmness overcoming you. That you feel good. At this point, it is not unusual to feel sleepy or fall asleep. That’s okay. It may take several attempts to get to this point and be able to hold this feeling of being relaxed. Be patient. Be kind to yourself. Focus now on your heart and think of relaxing your heart muscle as you slowly breathe in and out. You will find that your heartbeat will slow as your body relaxes and your breath is controlled. Imagine your body, now completely relaxed, and experience the sense of simply being as you slowly breathe in and out through your nose. Feel the sense of warmth. Many will feel that they are floating and be overcome with a sense of calmness. Sit with this feeling and continue to slowly breathe in and slowly exhale out. With intention remember this sense of relaxation, calmness and warmth. Now slowly open your eyes. Sit for a few minutes with your eyes open and just be with no other intention or thought. Breath and relaxation are the first steps towards taming the mind. Ps we are all in this together! We all matter and we all can heal !!!!! I LOVE YOU AND ALLWAYS WILL! Xxxlovelaraxxx

Posted in Lara's blog

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Ingredients

Method

Caring for Baby Naturally

BURNS

BRUISES

COLIC

CONJUNCTIVITIS

CRADLE CAP

NAPPY RASH

SCRATCHES & CUTS

TEETHING

WIND

Healing Herbal Wash

Aftercare checklist

ARNICA 200C

RESCUE REMEDY

WARM HERBAL BATH

SLEEP WITH BABY!

YONI HEALING

Immune System Check

Dose

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