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Pregnancy & Motherhood · August 2026 · 6 min read

Birth as a Rite of Passage: Reclaiming the Power of Bringing Life Into the World

Birth is a profound rite of passage — one that has lost touch with the sacredness of what it is. On matrescence, oxytocin, and birthing the mother within you.

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Menstruality · August 2026 · 5 min read

Remembering Rhythm

Most of us live by the clock — but our bodies live by rhythm. On variation as our natural state, the difference between routine and ritual, and asking: what rhythm am I in now?

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Menopause · August 2026 · 4 min read

Menopause: A Cycle of Change and Becoming

What if menopause is not an end, but an initiation? On the Crone archetype, inner authority, and why this passage deserves reverence — perhaps even a ceremony.

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Pregnancy & Motherhood · August 2026 · 6 min read

Postpartum Recovery: Gentle Guidance for New Mothers

The weeks after birth bring profound change. Gentle guidance on rest, nourishment, emotions and the small daily moments that rebuild strength — without the pressure to bounce back.

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Pregnancy & Motherhood · August 2026 · 7 min read

Understanding Dutch Maternity Care: Pregnancy to Postnatal

Verloskundige, kraamzorg, home birth — maternity care in the Netherlands works differently. A gentle walk-through of the Dutch system, from the first check-up to the kraamweek.

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Menstruality · August 2026 · 3 min read

Listening to the Rhythm Within: Your Menstrual Cycle as Guide

For years my cycle was something that just happened — until I discovered it was a rhythm of energy, emotion and creativity. On the four inner seasons, and tracking as dialogue.

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