by Sophie Messager
In this Episode I interview Barbara Gail. Barbara Gail is a dancer, percussionist, and mentor in rhythm and hand-drum teaching. As a visionary, and inspired by Layne Redmond’s Mob of Angels, she created Moonrise: Daughters of an Ancient Pulse and DrumRise! The...
by Sophie Messager
I’ve felt drawn to craft a unique instrument from the most primal source, the womb, for years now. It feels like a mystical calling – taking the amniotic caul that cushions a baby’s and giving it new sound and purpose. I’ve longed to feel the...
by Sophie Messager
Pregnancy, birth and the postpartum constitute a profound rite of passage. Expectant families are often guided to seek holistic approaches to enhance their birth experience. One such approach, which is gaining recognition, is the ancient practice of drumming. Rhythm...
by Sophie Messager
All around the world, there is a custom of binding the hips and/or the belly for the first few weeks after birth. It makes sense when you think about the changes the body undergoes. During pregnancy, the body adapts to accommodate the growing baby: the pelvis tilts...
by Sophie Messager
There is a belief in Western culture that a new mother needs to wait until 6 weeks post birth before she has a massage. We believe that we have to wait until we’ve had our 6 weeks check before we receive any treatment, and most people seem to believe this is true. In...
by Sophie Messager
You may have heard of a birth plan, but have you heard about a postnatal plan? In our culture we are often focused on the birth, and most of all, on the baby. It is clear from the focus antenatal classes have, there is preparation for the birth, and also preparation... 
