The Natural Parent Magazine

From the first positive pregnancy test to the first time you hold your baby, parenthood invites you into unfamiliar territory. Natural parenting encourages you to slow down and tune in. To trust your body during pregnancy and birth. To respond to your baby with confidence and connection. To recognise that while expert guidance can be valuable, no one knows your child quite like you do. As our children grow, so do we. In this issue, you’ll find inspiration, practical guidance, heartfelt stories and trusted resources covering pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, health, babywearing and more. Breastfeeding Counsellor Danielle Facey shares her personal journey of preparing to breastfeed her second baby. She discusses colostrum harvesting, skin to skin, lactation support, bed-sharing and her plans to go in “informed, resourced and a great deal kinder to myself than I was before”. Rosie Humberstone asks the question, “Can we really have an undisturbed birth in the maternity system today?” and delves into the practice of non-focused awareness. She talks about how regardless of where you end up labouring, there will be distractions and disturbances, and that it is what you do and how you respond that you do have some control over. Genevieve Simperingham shares valuable advice on supporting and protecting children through parental separation, ensuring they feel “seen, heard and held throughout the process”. She recommends ways to help your children through transitions and some tools to support emotional security. Whether you are preparing to welcome a new baby or embracing a new stage of family life, we wish you and your loved ones good health and happiness on your parenting journey. Love from the TNP team xxx