10 TIPS TO RESTFUL SLEEP IN PREGNANCY
Are you experiencing restless sleep whilst pregnant? You’re not alone! Did you know that around 78% of pregnant women reported restless sleep in a study by the National Sleep Foundation! It can be frustrating and debilitating to have broken sleep...
Become a birth warrior not worrier – 10 ways yoga will help you in labour
Have you thought about doing prenatal yoga? These classes will increase your confidence for labour and birth by giving you great skills to use which really work! You’ll also de-stress, sleep better and meet some other lovely pregnant women! NEW...
WHY USE HYPNOSIS FOR BIRTH PREPARATION? BECAUSE IT WORKS!
When you hear the word “hypnosis” do you imagine a scene from stage hypnosis of someone acting crazily pretending to be a chicken or making a fool of themselves in some way! Yet hypnosis can be really beneficial, not only for labour, but also to...
CREATING YOUR BIRTHING SPACE AT HOSPITAL OR HOME
Whilst a lot of the time during labour you may have your eyes closed it is still important to create a space that helps you feel comfortable and private. Your environment can affect how you feel. Dr Sarah Buckley (author of Gentle Birth, Gentle...
BIRTHING WELL WITH YOGA: 10 IMPORTANT SKILLS TO PRACTISE
Do you feel confident about coping with the intensity of labour? Are you prepared to take 100% responsibility for your birth preparation? Whilst you can’t control how labour will unfold you can control your skill set and develop a variety of...
A PRENATAL YOGA MUM’S BIRTH STORY
Just wanted to let you know that I had my baby boy and also wanted to express my deep gratitude for your work as a prenatal yoga teacher and birth educator. I really believe that coming to your yoga classes guided me in how I approached labour...
STAND UP FOR BIRTH – USING ACTIVE BIRTH AND YOGA IN LABOUR
The majority of women nowadays are familiar with the term “Active Birth” – what does it mean though? Does it mean you have to be on the move during the whole of labour? Not necessarily! Research has shown that, when no complications exist, women...
5 BREATHING PRACTICES TO PREPARE FOR LABOUR
Do you notice how you breathe? If you haven’t done yoga before you may not be aware of your breath at all. So many women give me feedback that it was by using the breath consciously that they managed labour so its really worth spending some time...
WANT TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN? TRY THE CAT POSE!
Cat pose (Majarasana) is a wonderful yoga pose for pregnancy! It helps to relieve back pain, keeps the spine mobile, helps the baby to position well. Being in all fours is also a favourite position for many women during labour Here’s how: Go onto...
BABY MASSAGE
Many cultures including India, massage their babies daily (if not twice daily!) as part of normal life and see it as a way to enhance sleep, settling, bonding and easing digestion. Daily massage provides babies with essential loving touch and...