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		<title>Deep into the Heart of Spiritual Birth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Birth in South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spiritual Parenting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conscious awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[consciousness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cosmic energy]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pregnancy and birth are profound experiences that weave together physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. As we dive deep into the heart of spiritual birth we will explore what it means to exist. A woman becomes a radiant mother when she herself is lovingly nurtured by other wise women, or mothered by her partner, her friends. &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/deep-into-the-heart-of-spiritual-birth">Deep into the Heart of Spiritual Birth</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Infant Mental and Emotional Health for Midwives and Health Professionals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Aware Parenting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Attachment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[attachment parenting]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[perinatal psychology]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Medical and health professionals need to be able to support good infant mental  and emotional health and recognise problems</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/infant-mental-health-for-midwives-and-health-professionals">Infant Mental and Emotional Health for Midwives and Health Professionals</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Homebirth Gathering, 25th September 2022</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:57:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Birth in South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bonding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gentle birth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Birth Workshop]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Marianne will be hosting a homebirth gathering focusing on preparation for birth. This gathering is for expectant couples and mothers alike; anyone who is going to be welcoming a new baby into the world.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/homebirth-gathering-25th-september-2022">Homebirth Gathering, 25th September 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, July 2022</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Birth in South Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homebirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Birth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Workshops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Birth Workshop]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to present an exclusive interactive antenatal workshop on 24.07.2022 for 5 couples in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal. The focus will be to equip expecting couples with the knowledge to navigate the terrain around their birth choices with confidence and help them to achieve their dream of a positive birth experience!</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/antenatal-workshop-hilton-kzn-july-2022">Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, July 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, June 2022</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2022 21:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are pleased to present an exclusive interactive antenatal workshop for 5 couples in Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal. The focus will be to equip expecting couples with the knowledge to navigate the terrain around their birth choices with confidence and help them to achieve their dream of a positive birth experience!</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/antenatal-workshop-hilton-kzn-june-2022">Antenatal Workshop, Hilton KZN, June 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Midlands Home Birth Gathering, 14 May 2022</title>
		<link>http://www.spiritualbirth.net/midlands-home-birth-gathering-14-may-2022?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=midlands-home-birth-gathering-14-may-2022</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We invite you to join midwife Marianne Littlejohn at her home in KZN for a workshop/gathering about home birth.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/midlands-home-birth-gathering-14-may-2022">Midlands Home Birth Gathering, 14 May 2022</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>What I Wish For: That Babies are Welcomed</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 19:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Khanya was born smiling and has been smiling ever since!</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/what-i-wish-for-that-babies-are-welcomed">What I Wish For: That Babies are Welcomed</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Pregnancy in the Time of Covid 19</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[coping styles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[covid 19 lockdowns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COVID-19]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Infant Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neurodevelopmental milestones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pregnancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prenatal exposure to stress]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Stress during pregnancy affects the development of the baby before and after birth. Covid 19 has increased the stressors to pregnant women, and needs to be mitigated by increased support systems and strategies.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/pregnancy-in-the-time-of-covid-19">Pregnancy in the Time of Covid 19</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why do mothers decide to give birth at home?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[bonding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural childbirth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skin-to-skin]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Home birth is a safe option for healthy low risk mothers, with good outcomes and higher satisfaction ratings that hospital birth.</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/should-mothers-give-birth-at-home">Why do mothers decide to give birth at home?</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Dr Grantly Dick-Read: The Study of Tears</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marianne Littlejohn]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Doula]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Pregnancy and Birth Information]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[crying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[emotional pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress hormones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[suffering]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There is a good deal to be learnt from the study of tears and weeping. Deep crying releases trauma and can bring relief and healing</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net/dr-grantly-dick-read-the-study-of-tears">Dr Grantly Dick-Read: The Study of Tears</a> first appeared on <a href="http://www.spiritualbirth.net">Spiritual Birth</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
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