Welcome!

Are you pregnant? Do you feel lonely or isolated sometimes? Are you a pregnant expat woman that would like to meet other pregnant expat women? Do you wonder if what you are feeling or going through is normal? Would you like to know how other pregnant expat women living in Mozambique feel about being away from home? Do you wonder about the birth and what options are out there? Are you thinking about giving birth in Maputo? Nelspruit? Back home? Would you like to feel more informed about your options in birthing? Do you wonder how your baby is developing and if he or she can hear your voice? Do you feel like interacting with other pregnant women? Are you uncertain about which doctor to go to? Are you wondering about a midwife and if they exist in Maputo or in Nelspruit? Do you know what a doula is?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should come! I have experienced 2 pregnancies as an expat in Maputo and can relate to how you are feeling. Let’s get together and share our feelings and experiences. Let’s meet each other. Let’s support and get to know each other. We can learn and connect with each other so that we all feel less lonely and more in touch with our bodies, our selves and other pregnant women around us in a similar situation.

Much love,
Susana

10 March 2009

Accommodation in Nelspruit

written by Caoimhe

We stayed in a self-catering, fully equipped 2 bedroom cottage on the farm where Belinda Loudon runs the Bella Rose Birthing Centre. The farm has a few self-catering units and is a beautiful place. It is a lovely environment to be in when waiting to give birth and recovering after, even if you don’t use the birthing facility, as it is peaceful and quiet and Belinda is a great source of advice and information. It is a wonderful place to go if you have other children, as the Loudon family have four young children and welcome other children into their fantastic garden, pool and play area.

The cost per night is 700 Rand for two adults (350 per adult) – children and nanny stay free. However, Belinda is flexible and provides discounts depending on the length of the stay. You are welcome to use the hot tub in the birthing room, which is very nice. Belinda also does yoga and massage with Mums-to-be, if time allows.

Contacts:

Belinda Loudon

tel +27 (0)83 445-0376

fax +27 (0)86 684-9359

email enquiries@bellarosebirthing.co.za
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