The Pregnancy Lab

🤰🏽 Pregnancy massage is a modality I've wanted to venture into for a while. Last weekend, I had the experience of taking part in a massage course solely focused on pregnancy.

🙌🏼 This was a great way to practice in a safe environment, making sure pregnant women’s specific needs are met. We focused on techniques to help with any aches/pain, particularly in the second or third trimester.

💜 My model was a wonderful! She made me feel at ease and gave live feedback on what I was doing well and what I could improve.

🙏🏻 This course has given me the confidence boost I needed to offer prenatal and postnatal treatments at the Lab! I look forward to helping you out with your pregnancy journey!

Work in progress, but it will be lovely once it’s done 🥰

“A new study from the COVID Symptom Study app, shows that healthy pregnant women do not differ in how severely they are likely to fall ill from COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant women.”

We carry out an individual risk assessment prior to each appointment and collaborate with our clients in their decision whether or not to go ahead with a face-to-face treatment.

Information is key and we are here to help you!

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https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/healthy-pregnancy-covid?fbclid=IwAR3mvqinp6nriixoNzPjC49peIW53RaW_8umcmftfgynjG-8jslhhD_NGXI

Healthy pregnant women do not fall more seriously ill from COVID-19 COVID Symptom Study findings suggest that healthy pregnant women are no more likely to suffer severe symptoms of COVID-19 or be ill for longer than those who aren't pregnant.

Yes Monday it is 👏🏼💓👏🏼
We’ve been busy implementing last minute up to date super safe protocols as dictated by government policy for close contact workers and distilled into practical guidelines by our professional association 📖
Our booking lines are open with 4 significant changes:
😷 A screening questionnaire at the time of booking.
💝 If you were placed on the vulnerable list, please obtain your GP or obstetrician’s blessing before booking your appointment! We need to be extra careful, so an email 📧 would be best!
😷 Payment taken at time of booking, fully refundable if appointment is cancelled due to illness with a minimum of 4 hours notice.
💝 Non-invasive C19 screening upon arrival at the clinic.
We have also completed a full clinic Risk Assessment and reversed our new protocols. We are ready 👍🏼🛵
So go ahead, book your treatment, grab a mask and enjoy some long-overdue self-care 😇💝👉🏼
https://themassagelab.as.me/

Making a difference, one mum at a time, there is just no better feeling! 🤰🤱👩‍👧‍👦

💕🌸Happy Mothers’ Day to all wonderful mums and dads 🌸💕
For those of you may be separated from your loved ones physically, make that phone / WhatsApp / FaceTime call as joyous as you can! Here are some virtual but very sweetly scented flowers to you all 💖

Making a difference - there is no better feeling! 🤰🤱👩‍👧‍👦

“Working with pregnant clients allows me to switch from analytical, clinical thinking to a more nurturing, energetic connection with the client. Pregnancy massage requires me to be in the moment, listening and perceiving what the body and mind might need 🙂
What I love most in working in this field is that I see how powerful touch is in helping the body-mind come back to balance. I take joy in seeing future and recent mums leave feeling so much better than when they arrived.” - Raymond
Available on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays:
https://themassagelab.as.me/Raymond

"I took up further Pregnancy Massage training as it was a requirement for the place I was working at the time. I’m so glad I did though, as I find pregnancy massage such a rewarding and special treatment. It’s wonderful to be able to help a mother to be relax from all the outside stresses and worries and focus on her body and her baby too."- Gail
Available on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: https://themassagelab.as.me/Gail

Hey there New Mums 💗We have something really special to share with you today that will hopefully help you with any blocked ducts or mastitis issues 😣 This lovely osteopath from Brisbane demonstrates 4 simple and natural techniques, which you can do at home to get things moving in the lymphatics of the breast.
Heed her advice and let us know how you get on! 💗
https://brisbaneosteopathic.com.au/breastfeeding/painless-mastitis-treatment-techniques-and-protocol/

Video Blog: Painless Mastitis Treatment Techniques and Protocol | Brisbane Osteopath Centre These videos are the three painless mastitis treatment techniques I show all my patients. When started early they can be very effective at clearing any blockage and helping you get back to breastfeeding easily

We love hearing back from our precious clients 💗 Pregnancy massage is ALL about you and striking the balance between your physical and emotional needs 😇

We just L💚VE our profession!

This little leaflet came through our door today! 🦷 👶🏽 😊

Jenny has some availability left after 1pm today for you,🐣Easter chicks & bunnies 🐰

Meet Jenny 👋🏼👏🏼She is a talented massage therapist, trained in Pregnancy massage, and a super lovely person all round! Meet her today at the Lab, or book ahead! 🌸🌸
https://thepregnancylab.com/team/jenny/

If any of you new mums are near Clapham, this 2-hour workshop is essential for you! Babies' weight goes up much faster than you would increase your dumbbells weight at the gym, and the number of repetitions lifting the new human is insanely high, every day! Are your hips and shoulders feeling it yet? 💪👶💪 http://www.yogahaven.co.uk/london-yoga/clapham/yoga-workshops/strengthening-postnatal-workshop

Strengthening Postnatal Workshop Strengthening Postnatal Workshop with Toni OsborneSaturday 25th May 1pm-3pm yogahaven Clapham, 63 Wingate square, SW4 0AF £25.00After nearly five years of teaching postnatal yoga Toni Osborne is now offering a two-hour workshop focusing on key elements to strengthening, realign and relax the postn...

0915: last available Off Peak appointment, with Celia!

Gift a pregnancy massage this Mother’s (to be) Day 💝🌈 💝 It’s quick & easy to buy online here: https://thepregnancylab.com/shop/

Last minute appointment available with Gail at 1530!
07541 226 341

Good morning! Have you booked your massage yet? We have some early (Off Peak) slots with Uju and Wendy this morning. Call 07541227341 for a 9am or book online: https://themassagelab.as.me/ 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏻

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Well isn’t this just a brilliant way to start the year? We work so hard to be the best at what we do, it’s a joy to know that we’ve done something right 🤩🙏🏻🤩

5.1 hours of sleep vs 7-9 ideally?!! How are new parents expected to cope with this major biological stressor? 🧐 Here are some common-sense strategies...
All new and expectant mums deserve an hour of relaxation time in our soothing hands. Most report much-improved quality of sleep from just 1 treatment! 😇🙏🏻😴

Hey lovelies! This one is about your SLEEP and how to make it better! We have teamed up with tuck.com and compiled our own experience in order to bring some much-needed wisdom and science into your bedrooms! 100% of our pregnancy clients report sleeping like babies after seeing us! Here is how and why: https://thepregnancylab.com/tips/

Tips – The Pregnancy Lab We often treat expecting mums reporting hip pain during / after sleep. This is mostly due to the compression of the thigh bone (head of femur) into the mattress as you spend night after night predominantly lying on your left side. First of all ...

It is Mental Health week, but stress and anxiety doesn't just happen on this one week. Expectant mums (and dads) often experience deep feelings of anxiety, often unspoken and therefore internalised. Many options are available to help release some of that stress, but we are often too busy and wrapped up in our routines to take time and look for solutions. Take a hour out to release and relax in our expert hands - you will experience a tangible boost of your mental and physical wellbeing! 😇💆‍♀️🌺🙏
http://thepregnancylab.com/tips/anxiety/

The warm weather has had us remove layers of clothing and examine what lies below with the usual self-critical eye. Ok stop - you are lovely and beautiful just the way you are 💓Now listen - a strong core is about much more than aesthetics 💪🏼 It will protect your back and hold your beautiful upright posture 💃🏻Don’t fall for some crazy abs crunching frenzy and try these moves instead (make sure that they are safe for YOU to perform):

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/best-ab-exercises-women?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=womenswellness&utm_content=2018-05-03 #1

The Best Ab Exercises for Women: 5 Moves for a Flat Tummy Looking to get your midsection swimsuit-ready? These five moves will tighten up your core and boost your confidence.

Please confirm that you're still happy to hear from us! - https://mailchi.mp/1d39b0c8b127/please-confirm-that-youre-still-happy-to-hear-from-us

Our thought for the day! How do you deal with your many worries right now?

‪Hey peeps! Uju and Gail can still accommodate an Off Peak appointment this morning! Call 07541226341 to book last minute 🤩‬