MummyYoga

wrote a wonderful review for MummyYoga and it still inspires me.
Thanks Amy for being such a wonderful ambassador for my tiny business. 😘

The MummyYoga Birth Preparation course focuses exclusively on what you can do to help yourself have the most positive birth experience, regardless of the type of birth you are planning. It will teach you in depth skills to prepare yourself mentally, emotionally as well as physically for the birth.
* We will understand the importance of your thought processes during labour and birth.
* We will talk about the effect of stress and fear on your labour and how this hinders the birth process.
* We will talk about how to work with your body to help progress your labour in a way that leaves you calm and empowered
* We will discuss the physiology of the normal breathing and how it affects the birth process.
* We will explore effective breathing and deep relaxation techniques.
* We will discuss the impact of sounds on your neurobiology and emotions.
* We will talk about how fear and anxiety can have a negative impact on your body during the birth and learn how to manage it.
* We will incorporate the evidence from neuroscience helping you to rewire your brain from fear to confidence using breath awareness techniques.
* We will practice skills to overcome fear and increase your confidence and trust in your ability to give birth.

In this course we will elevate the role of your birthing partner (be it your husband/boyfriend/ girlfriend/friend/ mother/doula).
we will bring in the clear evidence from neuroscience in understanding how effective communication by your birthing partner can help you concentrate on the physical and emotional elements of childbirth.

Partners will be able to pick up key skills in facilitating and supporting the birth and experiencing a true sense of team effort in this wonderful aspect of your birthing journey.
* Birth positions they can assist with.
* How your emotions change during the labour and signs to look for.
* Practical tools and techniques for your partner to keep you calm, relaxed and ease discomfort during the birth.
* Ways your birth partner can help you achieve a deeply relaxed state.
* Informed decision making.
* Effective ways to build rapport and work with the midwifery team supporting you.

I have had one cancellation on a fully booked “Birth Preparation” course if anyone fancies an intimate small group, in-person, evidence based, no nonsense workshop on birth preparation then do join us 🧡
More details on what we will cover in the link.

Birth Preparation Workshop Join us for this wonderful experience!

Here is a service that is so close to my heart. Samantha Bull is the most wonderful midwife a person and family could ask for. I should know, Sam was our midwife for all my three births and 4 pregnancies.
If you need the most wonderful care… reach out to her. There is no other like Sam.

Time to talk...do we have enough?

I have worked in the NHS for 18 years. I love what I do as a midwife, but I don't feel like I always can provide the care that I want to due to time restrictions.

When I qualified in Women's health massage I knew I wanted to give women time to talk before the "hands on" part of the treatment.

It means the world to me that I can provide the space and time to truly listen to what my clients want to say.

It makes me feel like I am providing an excellent service to my women, which can be very difficult in the NHS.

If you are trying to conceive you may not want to talk to your nearest and dearest about how frustrating and heartbreaking you are finding it.

If you are pregnant you may feel like you can't have all of your questions answered as you only have a short period of time with your midwife.

If you are suffering with menopausal symptoms you may not feel comfortable talking about your changes in identity with those around you.

So that's where I come in. I am here for you. Because I truly care about providing a space for you to feel heard.

How many businesses get 1000% recommendation!!!
Very pleased to be part of my local community.

I have mostly been silent of late as I have lost a lot of mojo with social media (I was never it’s biggest fan and felt it was a business must).
But today I am here to wish peace to the parents and families in Chester who are going through indescribable horror and pain.
I may know some of you and my own maternity journey between 2014 and 2020 at the means this whole nightmare has been too close to the bone for me.
I wish you peace
I wish you space
I wish you light ahead

If you need my support, I am here.

I have a new column in all about guilt free ideas and inspiration to build physical activity into your life.
No gym sessions or exercise classes needed!
Sometimes we just need to reframe and change our attitude to physical activity and just see the amazing opportunities our day to day life presents us.
Read it in the current issue and in the coming issues… your regular positive dose of encouragement to move more.

Hello everyone,
The birth preparation workshop is now bookable.
There are 5 spaces out of 8 remaining.

If you have any questions on this just message me.
Thanks x

P.S. You need to book just one ticket per couple.
Feel free to send this to people who don’t come to Yoga as that’s not a prerequisite 😊

Birth Preparation Workshop (Couples) Join us for this wonderful experience!

Sam is amazing…

Message me to book in!
❣️Fertility Massage
❣️Womb Healing Massage
❣️Pregnancy Massage
❣️Menopause Massage

These stats are sobering. It’s important we talk about what is clearly more than an isolated issue.

Posted • **Trigger warning**
There is new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) on the rate of stillbirths in the UK.

We spoke to Aamna Mohdin from the Guardian about our thoughts on targeted care and getting to the root of the issue to address these inequalities and statistics we see far too often. The link can be found in our stories and under the “features” highlight for future reference.

If you are affected by any of the topics raised, please go to our website to access our resources and extra help.

Are you interested in a in-person group birth preparation workshop?
Two hours to discuss what’s most important to you for your birth journey.

Some of the things we have covered in past workshops include -

👏🏽We will understand the importance of your thought processes during labour and birth.
👏🏽We will talk about the effect of stress and fear on your labour and how this hinders the birth process.
👏🏽We will talk about how to work with your body to help progress your labour in a way that leaves you calm and empowered
👏🏽We will discuss the physiology of the normal breathing and how it affects the birth process.
👏🏽We will explore effective breathing and deep relaxation techniques.
👏🏽We will discuss the impact of sounds on your neurobiology and emotions.
👏🏽We will talk about how fear and anxiety can have a negative impact on your body during the birth and learn how to manage it.
👏🏽We will incorporate the evidence from neuroscience helping you to rewire your brain from fear to confidence using breath awareness techniques.
👏🏽We will practice skills to overcome fear and increase your confidence and trust in your ability to give birth.

Comment here if you are interested and if there is enough interest, I will schedule one. ❤️

Last two spots remain for tomorrow’s pregnancy yoga if anyone wants to still come along…

If you are looking for a new challenge in the new year… I have two non-pregnancy classes starting next week.

👉🏼 weekend wake-up generally energising yoga at 8:00-8:40 am on Saturday mornings

👉🏼 journey into shoulder stand - a 11 week inversion course.

And of course the classic pregnancy yoga is on too!

All booking links in bio or website class schedule page.

Quick reminder to whoever was thinking of coming along to the non-pregnancy weekend wake up yoga class… it’s on tomorrow and next Saturday at 8:00 am
Booking link in bio or pay at the door via cash or card.

Now that’s a good Christmas present!
Not to mention supporting a local business when you could otherwise spend your pennies at Silicon Valley.

❌20% Off Massage Winter Special❌
Bebington residents who are in need of some relaxation, or relief from muscle pain, tightness and tension...

I’m Debbie from MisFit Mamas & Massage and right now I'm doing something extraordinary to promote my female only clinics in Bebington & Aigburth

I'm giving away:
- 20 vouchers for £35 for a 60-minute deep tissue, remedial or relaxation massage.

That’s over 20% off!

This is perfect for someone who:
👉Wants to reduce tension in their back, neck and shoulder muscles,
👉Has pain in their back and neck they need worked on,
👉Is deserving of some 'me time',
👉Is looking for a new massage clinic.

Once you experience what I can do for your body you’ll be floating on cloud nine.

There are only 20 vouchers in total available!

Get one now by letting us know down below if you would like a ‘60 min’ special and I’ll send you a link to our website to book in.

Vouchers are only valid on a first-come, first serve basis until 20 sessions are booked out between now and 31st January.

Let us know under this post if you would like to claim our special, and book in today!
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Journey into shoulder stand

This is an 11 (6+5) week course for anyone who is interested in beginning their love affair with inversions (sort of upside down view).
Starts 10th Jan - March 28 2023

Shoulder stands are a great introduction to inversions and require a decent level of core strength to get right. There are also quite a few levels of should stands that can be challenging so even if you have a good foundation you might find a level of challenge that you can work towards.

The hope is that by committing to mastering a shoulder stand with me you will build functional core strength and flexibility for your day-to-day living over the weeks too.
Because we are going to build towards a shoulder stand I would appreciate if you can commit to the whole journey as this will not be a drop-in style class. There will be postures that we will have to master on the way to a should stand in the preceeding weeks. This was how I was originally taught inversions back in India and I still think it is the way to go rather than just throw in a should stand in a regular class.

The weekly class will look and feel like a general yoga class with various different postures. But all these will aim to build your strength and flexibility for a should stand. The class is 40 minutes long each week and we will end with a small breath based reflective element.

In this course I will also provide you with some notes and journalling prompts to help you keep stock of your progress. It will not be compulsory but helpful to anyone who wishes to engage in the programme in that way.

There are no major pre-requisites to this class other than a commitment and an openness to give it a go. You also don't need any prior yoga experience or any level of strength and flexibility for this course (that's what we are going to build in the class!).
As long as you are not pregnant then do come along.

Booking link in bio 👆🏽

When this greets you as you walk into the studio for a early morning class!!

carpark.

🧘🏽‍♂️
New class starting Saturday morning!

Booking link in bio ☝🏽

I wanted to mention that there is a friend referral incentive built into the booking system.
When you refer a friend, your friend receives £5 credit. Then, once your friend spends £25
at Mummy Yoga you receive £5.
So spread the word…

Last weekend I went to see this very touching and important exhibition in collaboration with called “Still Parents”
This space gives voice to the loss countless have experienced in a way that is compassionate, powerful and moving.
Do go if you can.

I can’t wait to see some familiar faces next week. Are you joining us for the new non-pregnancy yoga class? 🧘🏽‍♂️
It will be a real energetic start to your weekend!
8:00 -8:40 am
Booking link in Bio 👆🏽

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I have been constantly asked to do a “general” yoga class for all women. And in all honesty, I want to do a spot of yoga myself! 🧘🏽‍♂️

So starting 26th Nov I have managed to squeeze in a super early Saturday morning 40-min yoga class. 🥳

💪Think of this as more of an “exercise” class that brings all the strength and flexibility that yoga gives. 💪

If you are up for it then head to MummyYoga website and class schedule.

(This is not for pregnant ladies. Pregnancy yoga class is soon after at 8:45 am till 9:30 am on Saturdays now too).

Posted • Gestational diabetes is the most commonly diagnosed metabolic disorder during pregnancy and pregnant women are often given advice on diet and medication to control it.

In the October issue of The Practising Midwife journal, Dr Rehana Jawadwala () shares why she believes women are missing out on a powerful and fairly low-cost intervention - physical activity.

In our Article of the Month, Rehana discusses how research evidence suggests that physical activity could become one of the foremost strategies to employ when it comes to pregnancy care and the risks of gestational diabetes (GD). Rehana shares current guidance and why physical exercise may be a method to both prevent and manage GD, sharing helpful tips on what pregnant women can do in practical terms.

All4Maternity members can read this exciting, evidence-packed article in their printed or digital journals - link in bio 📲

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Thank you for giving me this space on your article of the month to talk about and how can play a vital role in its prevention and management.
I really enjoyed writing this one.

We love comparisons with any fruit or cute hamsters! So I had to share this. 😀

Today I am re-sharing the one sentence from "Inducing Labour: making informed decisions" which has received more attention than any other.

Because I have long been hearing from women, midwives and birth workers about how this issue affects them.

In fact, this is such a big (no pun intended) issue that I devoted a whole chapter of “In Your Own Time” to big babies.

It’s called, “Does my baby look big in this?”

And yesterday I shared a blog post about induction for big babies. If you missed that, its at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/induction-for-big-baby/

So here's my hamster, as a reminder of the importance of getting lots of good information before making any birth-related decision.

No matter whether that's about induction of labour, whether or not to be in a research trial or who's going to look after the hamster on the big day.

If you'd like to know more, you can find out about induction of labour and both of my books on this topic at www.sarawickham.com/iol