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Why stepping away during pregnancy can mean so much
Pregnancy can pass through ordinary life without a moment to take it in. A reflection on community, pregnancy yoga and birth preparation at Nøsen, Norway.
Micaela Anush
6 days ago5 min read
The layers of matrescence
Motherhood changes us, but not every part of us in the same way. A reflection on identity, relationships, work, body and the many layers we carry into motherhood.
Micaela Anush
Aug 261 min read


How to Prepare for Labour in Norway
Somewhere around the third trimester, birth starts feeling a little more real. The hospital bag gets mentioned. Friends begin sharing their stories. People ask if you're ready. And yet, what many women describe is something harder to put into words. A feeling of standing at the edge of something important. You know your baby is coming. You know your life is about to change. You know your body will play a central role in that journey. And still, there is a part of the experien
Micaela Anush
Jun 83 min read


Giving Birth in Norway as an Expat
Safety, structure, and the part no one prepares you for. Moving to Norway is one transition. Becoming a mother here is another. Norway has one of the safest and most structured maternity care systems in the world. Care is midwife-led, evidence-based, and grounded in clear clinical guidelines. The system works, and it works well. And still, you might find yourself thinking: “I know it’s safe. But I don’t fully feel at home in it.” That feeling is not about medicine.It ’s about
Micaela Anush
Feb 202 min read
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