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Calmbirth® – Birth with Knowledge & Confidence

Calmbirth… those two terms are a contradiction, right? A joyful birthing experience. What does that even mean? A wonderful, positive birth story. Is that even

January 19, 2018 No Comments

Birth Preparation Tips & Tools

Do you know the EPI-NO? (Hint: You NEED to!)

*** This is NOT a sponsored post. I am in no way endorsed by EPI-NO. This is a tool I used personally and believe it

January 20, 2018 1 Comment

Birth Preparation Tips & Tools

Birth Without Fear

One of the most important things I learnt during my pre-birth preparations was this: when you are fearful/worried during labour, your entire body (insides included)

January 21, 2018 No Comments

Birth Preparation Tips & Tools

How to say ‘No’ to horror birth stories

No doubt by now you’ve heard them. Well-meaning friends, even strangers, who can’t help but share with you their traumatic birth story in all

January 21, 2018 No Comments

Trying to Conceive & Infertility

A Woman’s Journey… (is unique & we all deserve some R.E.S.P.E.C.T.)

“Somewhere there is a woman: 30, no children. People ask her, “Still no kids?” Her response varies from day to day, but it usually includes

January 21, 2018 4 Comments

Birth Preparation Tips & Tools

Raspberry Leaf Tea

Have you heard about taking raspberry leaf tea whilst pregnant? Is it an old wives tale, or does it actually work? Upon announcing at my

January 22, 2018 2 Comments

Hi, I'm Carinya!

…and these are my two cherubs! Together with my husband, we longed for and dreamt of these babes for many years… a roller-coaster of emotions that ultimately led us to the miracles of modern day science: IVF/ICSI.

Join me as I share my journey of infertility and IVF as well as my two incredible, calm, natural and pain-free births (yes, you read that right!).

I believe that my amazing birthing experiences resulted largely from being both intentional and informed… two things that every expectant woman can be.

Thanks for being here! xo