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I couldn’t find work in my field when I arrived in Singapore, so took on some administrative work whilst searching for
something more fulfilling. Then I got pregnant and began a wonderful new journey. Being pregnant was amazing. Don't get me wrong, I had
morning, afternoon and evening sickness for the first 4 or 5 months, was exhausted for the first 2 trimesters and had the most unbelievably
swollen ankles for the last 2 months, but still absolutely loved being 'with child'. It was a joy to watch and feel my body growing, knowing
that a precious life was growing within. I had a strong connection to my growing baby, and was excited about birthing him. It was a beautiful
time for me and Leon.
We attended hypno-birthing classes at Parentlink and were totally inspired. The classes opened our minds to the possibilities
of calm and peaceful labour. The classes also helped me get in touch with my body, and my innate strengths and abilities as a woman. The classes
empowered Leon and he was fully 'present' and involved for the whole birth. The classes really prepared us mentally and spiritually for the birth
and then life afterwards as peaceful, conscious parents.
All pregnancies and births are different, but I believe that all soon-to-be parents would like their experience of birth to be a
positive one. I feel honoured to be in a position to help these parents create the kind of birthing experience they want, by providing information
to them and supporting them to make decisions that are right for them and their babes.
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