Issue 58 - The Natural Parent Magazine

Pregnancy is a time of deep transformation and connection. Bonding with your baby starts in the womb through touch and voice. You might choose midwifery care, plan for a home birth or hospital care, or research gentle birthing methods to welcome your child in a peaceful, loving environment. From skin-to-skin contact, navigating breastfeeding and responding to your newborn's needs, natural parenting will encourage your child's innate love of learning while prioritising their emotional and physical wellbeing. Our latest issue is packed to the brim with inspiration, tips, advice and real-life experiences to guide you on your journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood. We feature Helen Bartrom's latest 'positive birth story', where we hear about Eliza's journey through gestational diabetes and how she was able to avoid an induction, successfully delivering her daughter by waterbirth. Dr. Laura Markham shares why learning to handle boredom is good for chil...