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ecofeminist mama
My name is Gudrun Getz (MA) and I’m a full-time mother, writer and postgraduate researcher. I set up this site to help you navigate all things ethical and natural pregnancy, birth and baby-raising.
If you’d like to get to know me better, click here. I hope you enjoy your visit!
I believe that, as mothers of the next generation, we have the power to change the world!
How we raise our children reflects the kind of world we want them to grow up in. Join me in starting and sharing the powerful Ecofeminist Mama revolution and give birth both to an extraordinary generation and a sustainable planet.
blogs on ethical pregnancy
10 natural morning sickness remedies that work
10 natural and effective morning sickness cures that actually work! Includes free pregnancy nutrition guide to download.
Inducing Labour: What To Do If You Have An “Overdue Baby”
If your low-risk pregnancy has gone over 40 weeks and you are being told that inducing labour is the only option for your so-called “overdue baby”, make sure you read this first. Fully referenced and evidence-based information on inducing labour.
12 Tips For A Natural Pregnancy & Preparing For Natural Birth
Everything you need to know about how to have a healthy, natural pregnancy and prepare for a natural birth. Includes free affirmation cards and nutrition guide!
How To Have A Healthy Vegan Pregnancy The Easy Way
Everything you need to know about how to have a healthy vegan pregnancy diet. Includes free vegan pregnancy nutrition guide to help you and baby have an empowered plant based
All You Need To Know About Getting Pregnant Fast & Naturally
How to get pregnant faster, naturally and without spending a fortune! Everything you need to know about getting pregnant fast even if you’ve started later. Includes tips on natural fertility, guide to natural fertility boosters and other ttc tips.
blogs on ethical birth
What To Pack In Your Eco-Friendly Hospital Bag
One of the most exciting parts of the third trimester of pregnancy is packing that hospital bag. Somehow it makes everything seem a bit more real – after weeks upon weeks of morning sickness, maternity appointments, your bump gradually getting bigger, you actually start thinking ahead to the big day when baby comes. Figuring out
everything you need to know about hypnobirthing
What is hypnobirthing? Hypnobirthing is a natural childbirth technique that uses relaxation, breath control, visualisation and self-hypnosis methods to help you achieve and easier, less painful birth. It’s particularly helpful for women who want to have a natural childbirth with no medical pain relief like an epidural or drug injection. why should you learn hypnobirthing?
How to kick start labour: 10 ways to bring on labour naturally
10 natural, ethical and eco-friendly ways to kick start labour and bring on labour naturally at 40 weeks and beyond. Save yourself the trauma of medical induction and work with Mother Nature to kick start labour naturally
How To Create An Empowered Birth Plan During COVID-19 Lockdown
10 tips for how to create an empowered birth plan during the current coronavirus lockdown. Including a beautifully designed set of affirmation cards to download and print for free!
17 Eco-Friendly Postpartum Essentials For Natural Birth Recovery
Your guide to the top eco-friendly essentials for a natural postpartum recovery, including a free recipe for postpartum recovery herbs!
The Essential Guide To Giving Birth At Home
The essential guide to giving birth at home, having a home birth in the UK. Includes everything you need to know about the safety of a home birth, home birth preparation, home birth vs hospital birth, plus a free downloadable home birth checklist.
blogs on ethical baby-raising
Why Baby Sleep Training Is Harmful: 12 Evidence-Based Reasons
The top 12 evidence-based reasons why sleep training your baby is harmful to them and to you. Includes a FREE 15-page mini guide on what you do instead to help ethically reach more optimal sleep.
Gentle Baby Sleep Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Stressed and anxious over your new baby’s sleep habits? Even thinking of sleep training your baby? Read this inspiring story of one lockdown mum’s journey from desperate and exhausted to happy, fulfilled and able to enjoy her baby.
Gentle Parenting Explained: A Beginner’s Guide
An introduction to gentle parenting, how it works, how it differs to other parenting styles, what the benefits are, and how you can start to practice gentle parenting.
15 Baby Sleep Techniques That Work Better Than Sleep Training!
15 evidence-based ethical, genuinely gentle no-tears baby sleep techniques that work without sleep training. Strictly no Ferber, false claims or comfort withdrawal – just working responsively with your baby to help them get the best sleep possible.
19 Eco Friendly Must-Have Baby Items For Newborns
If you’re pregnant, interested in eco friendly parenting and not wanting to fill up half a landfill just because you had a baby, check out my top eco-friendly and low waste must have baby items for newborns..
The Ultimate Guide To Reusable Nappies
Check out my ultimate guide to reusable nappies to help you make the switch. Includes everything you need to know about modern cloth nappies such as washing cloth nappies, cloth nappies vs disposable, how to use cloth nappies and so much more. With FREE printable quick wash guide!
