The Natural Parent Magazine

From the moment you find out you are pregnant, you start imagining what this little person will be like. Your life will be forever changed once you hold your baby in your arms for the first time. Take some time to appreciate the season you are in, and know that you are doing an amazing job. Our latest stunning issue is packed to the brim with inspiration, tips, advice and real-life experiences to guide and support you on your journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood. We feature Helen Bartom’s latest ‘positive birth story’. She shares Aimee’s incredible preparation in her journey to a successful home VBAC (Vaginal birth after Caesarean). She describes the planning she put in, the support she had around her, and how immensely healing her “beautiful and transformative birth with Hugo” was. Genevieve Simperingham delves into the pain and rejection that can occur when a child prefers one parent over the other. She provides some great advice on how to navigate these tricky times. Lucy Ruddle writes about the sensory challenges of breastfeeding for neurodivergent mums. She has some great ideas for using sensory regulation and calming techniques during and around feeding. For those navigating infant sleep, Tracy Gillett discusses what biologically normal baby sleep looks like, pointing out that society’s version of “normal” makes it extremely difficult for new parents to know what to expect. Kato Matthews has some great babywearing advice and suggestions for those planning a trip with their little one. She talks about how babywearing comes into its own during travel, freeing our hands and holding our kids close. We hope that this season is filled with fun, love, good health and happiness for you and your families. Love from the TNP Team xxx