Coming from a long Dutch tradition where new mama’s will be in the hands of a private postpartum caretaker who will come to your house for at least the first 10 days after birth, combined with my personal background in Ayurveda for Women’s Health I had been so excited to experience the “Sacred Window” – […]
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Ayurvedic Healing for a Sacred 4th Trimester Ayurveda Mama Postpartum “Back in the day”, a birther would be surrounded by other women from her village, who’d know exactly what she needed: softness, nourishing meals, quality time with baby and loving care to help her heal. The main purpose for these women to surround the birther […]
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Do I Need a Birth plan? I personally believe you can’t *plan* birth. A myriad of things can alter any planned route, so it would simply be counterproductive to rely on 1 method; let alone a whole plan. Preparing for birth is a better choice of word. The birthing process is such a *primordial* event… […]
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“Back in the day”, we would be surrounded by other women from our village who recognised our needs: healing energy, nourishing meals, warmth, softness and lots and lots of time to bond with baby. These wise women were there to support the mother, so she herself could fully focus on mothering her newborn child. As […]
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2 Weeks postpartum healing at your home at a £30 discount per shift. Choose two, three or four sessions a week. This booking page allows you to secure your spot for the minimum frequency of two times a week. Please book in on your due date to give me a rough idea of when I […]
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4 Weeks postpartum healing at your home at a £67 discount per shift. Choose two, three or four times a week. This booking page allows you to secure your spot for the minimum frequency of two times a week. Please book in on your due date to give me a rough idea of when I […]
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6 Weeks postpartum healing at your home at a £100 per shift. Choose two, three or four sessions a week. This booking page allows you to secure your spot for the minimum frequency of two times a week. Please book in on your due date to give me a rough idea of when I can […]
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When you hear the definition of ‘Burnout’ you can understand why it’s such a buzzword at the moment, especially amongst parents. “Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped. It is a result of excessive and prolonged emotional, physical and mental stress.” The charity MIND recently conducted research and concluded ‘there are […]
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Finding out you’re expecting twins, well it’s a shock, You may be thinking to the future and wondering how you’ll cope looking after two newborns at once, or how little sleep you’ll get in the first year. After the news has sunk in that you’re having twins, you’ll probably have lots of questions about what […]
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Firstly, congratulations on your news that you’re expecting twins as I’m guessing that’s why you’re here! It’s going to be such a special journey and you should try to cherish all of it. The news that you’re going to have two babies not one, can take some time to sink, and it’s only natural to […]
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Join bloss Pilates Expert Natalie Clough as she guides you through a short and sweet stretch routine that will help open up the body – leaving you feeling long, supple and relaxed. Get rid of all tension in your body with this easy home workout, suitable throughout pregnancy. All you will need are some cushions, a […]
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Join bloss Pilates Expert Natalie Clough as she guides you through a quick 15 minute prenatal pilates workout, suitable throughout your pregnancy and can be easily done at home. This low-intensity workout will leave all of you mums-to-be feeling supple, stretched and relaxed. All you need are some cushions! Click the video below to begin your […]
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These tips can assist anyone who has felt triggered by discussion of the content in the talk from our Instagram LIVE. More detailed information can be found on the handout and workshop around trauma, also available on my page. Tips to control anxiety: Refocus your attention! Concentrate really hard on something in your environment: colours, […]
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When you are 27 weeks pregnant the last words you want or expect to hear are “We need to go to theatre as your baby is coming”. This was probably the scariest thing I have heard and started what will be a very long and scary journey through the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). I went […]
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Birth is a naturally worrying time for the dad-to-be, but often an area overlooked is what happens if the mum of your baby or partner has a caesarean. C-section advice for fathers, in addition to the information available for mums, is important. With the right knowledge and insight, you’ll be able to navigate this experience […]
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Attempting to settle a newborn baby in the postpartum period can leave many parents feeling concerned, helpless and upset. After all, the fourth trimester is a time where your baby is adapting to the outside world. It feels alien to them, it feels overwhelming, and their brain is developing hugely at this stage. They have […]
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Firstly lets answer the safety question, yes, it’s absolutely safe and also recommended by the NHS for women during pregnancy to partake in regular exercise. As a pre and postnatal specialist the question around whether its safe and what to avoid when pregnant is a question I often get asked and with good reason. I […]
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There’s a really frustrating problem that can cause angst, stress and exhaustion during your pregnancy days and that’s the double-whammy of feeling extra fatigued whilst also struggling to sleep. It can seem painfully unfair, and no amount of anyone telling you that it’s preparing you for the newborn days is actually helping. Knowing how to […]
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This blog post discusses topics such as mental health illness and eating disorders which could be uncomfortable or triggering for some people. If you find the subjects in this article difficult to deal with please make sure that you share how you feel with someone. You can find support at BEAT, Mind and similar charities […]
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Relax your body and quieten the mind with this free relaxation session for pregnancy. A chance to connect to baby, breath and body and take some much needed time to slow down and relax. Working into the theta brainwaves Aimee will help guide you to a state of mind free from worries and will welcome […]
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