Aneesa Rasool Childbirth Educator & Doula

Aneesa Rasool Childbirth Educator & Doula Childbirth Educator
HypnoBirthing Antenatal Classes, providing birth support and infant massage cla I believe the well-being of the family is key.

I am a qualified Hypnobirthing Practitioner, Doula and Infant Massage Instructor. Through my services I support young mothers’ journey into motherhood, empowering them to enjoy the miracle of birth. As a wife and mother of two myself, I know the challenges of balancing work and family and understand the tension between the joys and woes of motherhood. In the delivery room, I use my qualifications

as a Hypnobirthing practitioner to achieve calm in my patients. Hypnobirthing prepares expectant parents mentally, physically and emotionally for the birth of their child, assisting in creating the environment for a relaxed, stress-free birth. Once the baby is born, infant massaging can help to carry the calm and joy of those first moments further into life. A cultural parenting tradition widespread in India and Africa, infant massaging is now also gaining popularity in the western world. “It is language through touch”. It helps the bonding between mother and child, and the gentle strokes improve the baby’s circulation, muscle tone and immune system development. I know that peace of mind comes as a mother’s understanding of her child grows. My practice can help increase a mother’s confidence – a trait which is important in facilitating learning of how to soothe a baby and boost infant development.
“It’s tough right from the start, as new parents you will find yourself living for those ‘magic moments’ when your child takes her first step, score his first soccer goal or just randomly tells you she loves you. But the anxiety of not knowing what to expect during your pregnancy, the fear of actually giving birth, and the desperation of not knowing what to do in those first weeks can be exhausting.” I know the worry of a young mother well: the urge to protect and do right by one’s child. “I often found myself longing for a little extra support - someone to help me be the best mom I could be.” That exactly is at the core of my pre- and postnatal services: support that empowers.

TeethingBabies can get their first tooth anytime after three months and may show signs of discomfort much earlier.Signs ...
04/04/2022

Teething
Babies can get their first tooth anytime after three months and may show signs of discomfort much earlier.

Signs to look out for…
Rosy, flushed cheeks
Increased dribbling
Tugging/pulling at ears
Chewing on everything
Tender, sensitive swollen gums
Irritability/crying/fussy
Disturbed/ poor sleep
Decrease in appetite
Loose, frequent stools
Sore red bottom or rash

Pain management
Massage baby’s tender gums gently with your finger…
Over the counter remedies like paracetamol, teething gels or powders…
Homeopathic remedies…
Use of cool teething rings…

Colic is when a baby that is not sick cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 2-3 week...
18/03/2022

Colic is when a baby that is not sick cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week, for more than 2-3 weeks.
Colic is likely to start from when babies are around 2 week old…
It goes away on its own by 3 or 4 months of age…
It can happen regardless if you breast or bottle feed…

Colic Causes
Doctors don’t know exactly what causes colic however it’s is characterize by :

Gas
Digestive muscles that spasms
Inhaling air while feeding
Tummy pains
Over stimulation
Excessive crying

Your doctor will do a full examination any rule out any other problems like:

Ear infection
Acid reflux
Fever
Sensitivity to formula
Check baby’s energy levels, skin tone, breathing, temperature, weight

Symptoms
Bouts of crying around the same time everyday…
Clenched fists
Stiff arms
Arched back
Curled legs
Face turning pink/red

Due to excessive crying they also swallow a lot of air which can aggravate pain and make belly tight and swollen.

Treatment

There’s various options One could try:

Medication
Chiropractor
Probiotics
Use of anti colic bottles
Swaddling
Use of pacifier
White noise
Car ride
Skin to skin
Massage
Gently rocking them

Having babies with colic can be very overwhelming for parents. Make sure you have some support. Having a lot of patience as this too will pass…

Spent a lovely morning teaching a baby massage class…As you embark on this magical journey of motherhood, know that the ...
16/03/2022

Spent a lovely morning teaching a baby massage class…

As you embark on this magical journey of motherhood, know that the best and most unique way of communicating with your baby is through touch.  Infant Massaging Classes are focused specifically on enhancing that bonding and interaction between parent and child by learning how to use various specialised strokes and massage techniques.

WHY LEARN BABY MASSAGE?

Baby massage is a fun and beautiful way to calm and bond with baby and especially beneficial as an alternative option if baby suffers from colic… As a mother it builds your self confidence and esteem as you are instrumental in keeping your baby calm and relaxed…

BENEFITS OF BABY MASSAGE.

Decrease in crying…
Improved sleep…
Improved overall mood…
Relief from wind, colic, reflux, and constipation…
Relief of sinus and chest congestion…
General wellbeing, calm & relaxation…
Improves circulation and muscle tone…
Supports neurological development…
Reduces levels of the stress…
It improves parent / child interaction and increase skin to skin contact…
A bond that lasts a life time…
It is a form of communication to babies - they feel loved, valued and respected…

BENEFITS TO PARENTS

Fostering pre-verbal communication…
Helps new parents feel more confident and competent…
Helps working parents to reconnect with baby…
Special One-on-one, quality time…
Understanding your babies cues…
Interactive and fun way for fathers to bond…

Studies shows that indications infants who were massaged cried less, slept better, and had lower levels of stress hormones such as cortisol compared to infants who did not receive massage.
One of the studies examined also claimed that massage could affect the release of the hormone melatonin, “which is important in aiding infants’ sleeping patterns,” the lead researcher said.”

PLEASE CONTACT 0833069669 FOR UPCOMING BABY MASSAGE CLASSES…


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Anxiety in pregnancy…Pregnancy can be a stressful time for new parents as they anticipate the birth of their baby. For s...
14/03/2022

Anxiety in pregnancy…

Pregnancy can be a stressful time for new parents as they anticipate the birth of their baby. For some expectant moms, their worries are heightened and their anxiety feels uncontrollable. Perinatal anxiety involves the changes to one's thoughts, actions, feelings, and bodily sensations during pregnancy and after the baby is born.

Symptoms

Persistent worry…
Feeling nervous, stressed and overwhelmed…
Mood swings, easily irritated…
Racing thoughts, thinking about all the ‘what if’s’ scenarios…
Obsessive or unwanted distressing thoughts…
Panic (racing heart, chest pain, breathless, muscle tension, shaking, faint or dizzy, headaches)…
Easily startled, feeling scared…
Disrupted sleep patterns and fatigue 
Poor appetite…
Avoiding people or places that might trigger anxiety…
Withdrawing from friends and family, increased arguments with loved ones…
Feeling isolated, scared and lonely…

Some Natural remedies to help you cope…
Exercise…
Eating healthy…
Getting out of the house and seeing friends…
Deep breathing…
Yoga, meditation…
Getting enough rest and adequate sleep…
Journaling…
Engaging the help of a Physchologist…

If you are showing signs of prenatal anxiety then it’s best to seek help from your care-providers…your doctor will discuss the various options of treatment based on the severity…

A Doula is a professional birth companion that provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pr...
09/03/2022

A Doula is a professional birth companion that provides physical and emotional support to you and your partner during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. I am honoured to share another article from Parent 24 about the Role of a Doula.
Link in Bio…

The best way to establish a good supply of breast milk is to breastfeed frequently and make sure your baby is positioned...
07/03/2022

The best way to establish a good supply of breast milk is to breastfeed frequently and make sure your baby is positioned and latching on correctly.

some reasons for a low supply includes:
* delays in breastfeeding…
* poor latch and attachment to the breast…
* scheduled feeding, instead of feeding on demand…
* combination of formula as well as breastfeeding…
* formula feeding however not expressing breast milk to ensure continued supply of milk production…
* use of dummies…
* Poor sleep and exhaustion

You might feel anxious over:🌺When you will go into labor…🌺How the birth will play out…🌺If you will feel supported during...
31/01/2022

You might feel anxious over:

🌺When you will go into labor…
🌺How the birth will play out…
🌺If you will feel supported during labor and delivery…
🌺The possibility of a c-section…
🌺How to cope with Breastfeeding &Newborn care…
🌺Everything involved with the physical and mental recovery of postpartum…

Antenatal classes helping you embrace birth and postpartum period…

Bookings :aneesar@telkomsa.net

Classes at Intercare Blaauwberg and online…







…When technology is going to become too advanced even for me…🤣🤣🤣 😬😬
24/01/2022

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When technology is going to become too advanced even for me…🤣🤣🤣
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Just for some laughter🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣
09/12/2021

Just for some laughter🤦‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

Me enjoying my cup off coffee before a class…😋
06/12/2021

Me enjoying my cup off coffee before a class…😋

Just in the event your partner wants to use that as an excuse to get lucky…He probably thinks the door to intimacy is op...
29/11/2021

Just in the event your partner wants to use that as an excuse to get lucky…He probably thinks the door to intimacy is open🤣 but it’s shut…when you are a exhausted, sleep deprived mummy… just let them know you haven’t thrown away the key… there’s still an opportunity but when I have no idea😱😬🤦‍♀️🙈🤣🤣🤣




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Some humour for the day…🤣🤦‍♀️Wearing your mask can’t get into trouble… I don’t know about that now…🙈😬
25/11/2021

Some humour for the day…🤣🤦‍♀️
Wearing your mask can’t get into trouble… I don’t know about that now…🙈😬






I’m not a make-up kinda girl…but I love my pink lipstick n eye pencil n sunblock… I very rarely use make-up… so today I ...
24/11/2021

I’m not a make-up kinda girl…but I love my pink lipstick n eye pencil n sunblock… I very rarely use make-up… so today I used some foundation before my zoom meeting to hide a burn mark that was a result of a treatment…
I go to Sameer to say check mum can you make out I’m using make-up… I looks so superficial… like thick layers…

Sameer: mum you forget… I have already seen your thick layers…

Me: you think you funny… 🤨😏go scratch…🤦‍♀️🙈🤣🤣

As for Zubair he thought he will be a comedian and make faces at me through the glass door…🤪

A very Special “Thank You” for all the Likes, Follows and shared…💗
22/11/2021

A very Special “Thank You” for all the Likes, Follows and shared…💗

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