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**STAY STRONG AND BIRTH WELL**

I have designed this two hour small group workshop specially for health conscious mothers to be. Come and learn how to exercise safely throughout pregnancy. There will be another workshop to follow for postpartum exercise too.

Book Today by emailing [email protected]
Numbers are limited to 6!

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class helps women to feel in control as they birth their baby naturally.

One of the biggest complications in birth is malposition.

This class will support your body and baby for an easier birth, with practical and detailed preparation to help your baby move into an optimal position, to fit through your pelvis and aid natural birth.

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class offers practical everyday steps, you can applyTODAY to help your body and baby navigate birth naturally. It’s important in today’s fast paced, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that could put you and your baby at risk.

We will show you specific stretches and exercises that will support a shorter and more comfortable labor. You won’t learn this approach anywhere else!

This may be an extension to your Opti-mum Birth Skills knowledge, a refresher or a completely new crash course. We aim to show you how to find comfort throughout pregnancy, ease labour and avoid cesarean surgery. Please do book sooner sooner than later!

BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/optimal-baby-positioning

NO BODY SHOULD . . .

🌱 Think it is normal to put up with painful side-effects postpartum that effect their quality of life and self-image.

🌱 Suffer injuries such as prolapse, incontinence, hernia, diastasis and back pain at the hands of a negligent exercise professional.

🌱 Feel that their body is not worthy and has betrayed them.

Unfortunately these are all very common yet avoidable postpartum complaints.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms private sessions are designed to get you back on track. You are worth it!

Book yourself a session today.

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19421064

A class you can start NOW to help your body and baby navigate pregnancy and birth more comfortably.

It's important in today's fitness focused, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that put you and your baby at risk.

This class is designed to safely strengthen and tone while preparing you and your baby for a more easeful birth and postpartum recovery.
Book now using your mindbody app or through the Movementor Pilates website.

https://www.movementorpilates.co.nz/book-now

A class you can start NOW to help your body and baby navigate pregnancy and birth more comfortably.

It's important in today's fitness focused, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that put you and your baby at risk.

This class is designed to safely strengthen and tone while preparing you and your baby for a more easeful birth and postpartum recovery.

Book now using your mindbody app or through the Movementor Pilates website.

https://www.movementorpilates.co.nz/book-now

The August workshop SOLD OUT!
I love sharing this transformative information with families. If you or someone you love is expecting please sign up now so you don't miss out.

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class offers practical everyday steps, you can apply TODAY to help your body and baby navigate birth naturally.

It’s important in today’s fast paced, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that could put you and your baby at risk.
Our next class is on the 19th of September!

FOLLOW LINK TO TICKETS AND MORE INFO...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/optimal-baby-positioning

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class offers practical everyday steps, you can apply TODAY to help your body and baby navigate birth naturally. It’s important in today’s fast paced, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that could put you and your baby at risk.
Our next class is on the 19th of September!

FOLLOW LINK TO TICKETS AND MORE INFO...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/optimal-baby-positioning

We are super excited to announce that we are now going to have an extra Pregnancy Yoga class on Tuesday 7:15pm!
Spaces are filling up quick so if you are interested get in contact quick via email:
[email protected] or follow link below for more info...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/pregnancyyoga

At Opti-MUM we allow you the opportunity to create a confident, calm and positive mindset around the pregnancy and birth of your child.

Join us one of one of our upcoming Birth Skills Workshops.

August Birth Skills is now SOLD OUT and we now have tickets up for SEP + OCT + NOV!
Follow the link for more info and tickets...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/f2f-birth-skiils-sep-26th

At Opti-mum we allow you the opportunity to create a confident, calm and positive mindset around the pregnancy and birth of your child.

Join us one of one of our upcoming Birth Skills Workshops.

August Birth Skills is now SOLD OUT and we now have tickets up for SEP + OCT + NOV!
Follow the link for more info and tickets...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/f2f-birth-skiils-sep-26th

🌑 Why the New Moon 🌑

A new moon occurs when the sun and moon align at the same degree astrologically. The yang (masculine) energy of the sun merges with the yin (feminine) nature of the moon. Energetically this is a time to get still, a moment to turn inward and consider what we want to call into our lives and what we need to let go of.

This event is for anyone who wants to harness the power of this sacred window to manifest their true desires.

Get your tickets here ⬇️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feminine-divine-circle-tickets-110074690362?aff=efbeventtix

🌸Feminine Divine Circle🌸

Looking for a safe space to connect and let go

It can be hard to find yourself let alone your tribe while emerged in the day to day work of motherhood.

Come along to our Feminine Divine Circle on the 21st July and find space to connect.

This event is for anyone who wants to learn more about connecting to their intuition and find their tribe.

Tickets available here 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feminine-divine-circle-tickets-110074690362?aff=efbeventtix

Hello lovely Mummas

This is a workshop I will be leading on the 1st of August.

Optimal Baby Positioning is something that I am really passionate about sharing. One of the biggest complications in birth is malposition. Learning how and why is game changing for parents wanting to birth vaginally without intervention.

If you are expecting or someone you love is expecting (this would be an epic gift) please grab tickets. One ticket is for a birthing couple which could be mum+dad, birthing person+support person. This is information that is useful at anytime throughout pregnancy but the earlier the better.

I would love if you would share this post

Julia x

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class helps women to feel in control as they birth their baby naturally.

One of the biggest complications in birth is malposition.

This class will support your body and baby for an easier birth, with practical and detailed preparation to help your baby move into an optimal position, to fit through your pelvis and aid natural birth.

The Optimal Baby Position Master Class offers practical everyday steps, you can applyTODAY to help your body and baby navigate birth naturally. It’s important in today’s fast paced, yet sedentary culture to identify postural habits, exercise and lifestyle factors that could put you and your baby at risk.

We will show you specific stretches and exercises that will support a shorter and more comfortable labor. You won’t learn this approach anywhere else!

This may be an extension to your Opti-mum Birth Skills knowledge, a refresher or a completely new crash course. We aim to show you how to find comfort throughout pregnancy, ease labour and avoid cesarean surgery. Please do book sooner sooner than later!

FOLLOW LINK TO TICKETS...
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/optimal-baby-position-master-class

Here's a wee list of what our ESSENTIAL ONLINE Birth Skills Workshop includes:

- Understanding how your hormonal system can help or hinder labour and birth

- What to expect at each stage of labour

- How to create the optimal birthing environment

- Making mindful decisions so you're in control

- Preparing partners and birth companions for their important role in the labour and birthing room.

- Providing you with tools that will help you to optimise the ‘rest and digest’ hormones during labour and birth.

- Introducing you to a range of skills that will help to keep you focused during labour and birth.

- Defining 'birthing in awareness' and the importance of this concept in becoming parents

- Navigating obstacles

- Reducing anxiety/stress, increasing calm and confidence

- Focused and non-focused awareness exercises to invite and embrace labour sensations

Workshops begin Monday 20th and Thursday 23rd.

FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW.
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/essential-birth-skills-monday-20t…

Here's a wee list of what our ESSENTIAL ONLINE Birth Skills Workshop includes:

- Understanding how your hormonal system can help or hinder labour and birth

- What to expect at each stage of labour

- How to create the optimal birthing environment

- Making mindful decisions so you're in control

- Preparing partners and birth companions for their important role in the labour and birthing room.

- Providing you with tools that will help you to optimise the ‘rest and digest’ hormones during labour and birth.

- Introducing you to a range of skills that will help to keep you focused during labour and birth.

- Defining 'birthing in awareness' and the importance of this concept in becoming parents

- Navigating obstacles

- Reducing anxiety/stress, increasing calm and confidence

- Focused and non-focused awareness exercises to invite and embrace labour sensations

Workshops begin Monday 20th and Thursday 23rd.

FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW.
http://www.opti-mum.co.nz/essential-birth-skills-monday-20th-27th-april

Pregnant and wanting support?
I am here to help.

Send me a PM or comment any questions you have.

Julia x

Check out this beautiful new yoga space I get the pleasure to teach from starting tonight!

Beyond excited to get our zen on in this beautiful new space tonight 💫

Opti-MUM & Flow Hot Yoga Christchurch join forces to create the ultimate space.

If you are interested in joining us this term get in touch as there are still a few spaces left in our fertility & first half pregnancy classes.

I know so many of you have mad gratitude for your midwife and all they do. Give them the gift of rest. Tag your midwife or their practice in this Opti-MUM post to go into the draw win yourself and your midwife a term of restorative yoga

Spread the love and gratitude with this giveaway!
Tag your midwife to go into the draw to win a Free term of Restorative Yoga for both you AND your midwife, because we know how much you deserve rest.
Easy as that!

Entries end on the 3rd of March.

Hello lovely Mummas

Some of you know that I am just about to finish my BirthWorks International Childbirth Educator course. It has been two years of full on but amazing study and I am so so close. The finial thing I have to do to go from provisional, to full certification is, teach an 8 week (16 hour) BirthWorks Class Series and record some snippets of me facilitating.

I am trying to decide if I keep it super simple and small or if I open it up to the public. The course is intended for any couples who want to or are having a baby and covers the following topics plus LOTS more:

• Baby Positioning, Labor Positions and Reframing Pain
• Nutrition & Exercise
• Place of Birth
• Doulas & Comfort Measures
• Medical Procedures – Risk vs Benefits
• VBAC and Cesarean Guidelines
• The Microbiome
• Grieving & Healing
• Personal Belief Systems & Expectations
• Primal Health, Birth Physiology & Behaviour of Hormones

I would only be charging for the printing of the course manual, cost of snacks and any venue cost. I think at this stage it should cost no more than $130 per couple and I would be totally willing to provide follow on Breastfeeding Peer support for anyone who attends.

Is this something you or anyone you know would be interested in attending?

Yoga for Fertility, Pregnancy + Postnatal — Opti-mum Antenatal

** NURSING ACTIVEWARE **

Did you guys know that Lorna Jane Active make beautiful maternity & nursing activeware?

I just picked up a bunch of these little gifts with an exclusive 20% off shop opportunitie for my lovely clients.

If you would like an opportunity to shop this range at 20% off with me fresh after it drops get in touch and I will give you details.

PREGNANCY PILATES COURSE

Join me for a 9 week Pregnancy Pilates Course January 31st – April 3rd (no class on 21st Feb) at the Movementor Pilates Studio in Beckenham.
Each class will run for 60 minutes from 6:30pm on Fridays.

Each lovely Mumma will receive a welcome pack including:
• Welcome Documents
• Phone or Skype Consult prior to start of course
• Core Integrity Hand out
• One pair of MoveActive Grippy Socks
• Access to me before and after class and via email for any childbirth educator questions and breastfeeding peer support

This course is limited to 10 participants with one space already gone!

Get in touch to book yourself a spot

Julia x

**REOPENING JAN 2020**

I have four regular private slots available in the new year. If your New Years intention is to look after your body during pregnancy and postpartum get in touch to secure a slot.

I can help you:
- Create strength and mobility to facilitate a more easeful birth,
- Reduce re**us diastasis (mum pooch)
- Resolve pelvic floor issues
- Reduce back and shoulder pain
- Find calm in the storm

I specialise in helping women to prepare and rehabilitate their bodies and minds throughout the motherhood continuum.

So looking forward to be back after a year of babies and study!

Julia x

It’s time to talk about bodies after birth, and not just stretch marks The impact of pregnancy and birth on the body is immense, yet we rarely discuss the ways it impacts women's lives, says Emily Writes. Before writing this piece on pregnancy and postpartum body changes I ran a short survey that I shared in a small Facebook group. Within half a day I had more than

Bit of a laugh but also a painfully accurate reenactment of the experience a lot of women encounter.

"Don't leave your power at the door" - my epic midwifes Keishana & Julie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc

Monty Python - Hospital Sketch The Hospital Sketch from Monty Pythons Meaning of Life

Every experience is valid

It's Birth Trauma Awareness Week. So we want to raise awareness that ideal birth outcomes are NOT just about delivery of a healthy baby.

Never, never say to a mother, "at least the baby is healthy". Please never be dismissive of a mothers painful birth experience.

A birth experience for a mother (AND the witnessing partner) leaves an imprint that can forever change their lives and impact on the health and wellbeing of the entire family.

Terror, shame, embarrassment, fear, guilt, helplessness simply should not be words we have to use to describe birth experiences. But unfortunately for many mothers, this is the case. 1 in 3 women describe their birth as traumatic.

Birth Trauma can be both physical and psychological trauma and can be a contributing factor to perinatal mental illnesses, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Postnatal Depression and Anxiety and Postnatal OCD.

Peach Tree provides a safe space for mothers who have experienced birth trauma to come, and know they are not alone in their experiences and to seek help. ❤️

I still have a bunch of spots left in next terms Mum + Bub. Let me know if you would like to book in.

We have a lovely bunch of toddlers and a handful of babies ready to come play.

I went and had a look at Studio875 yesterday and it is awesome! Heaps of off street parking, just follow the signs down the driveway right to the studio. The studio is huge with lots of room for mobile little ones to run around, play with balls and have a great time. Vanessa has said she is ok with snacks for little ones so long as we keep the studio clean and tidy. There are even a couple of pigs and sheep just by the door to greet you as you come in. But please be careful as there are electric wires on the far side of the fence!

I will bring Arthur's play mat for those of you with non mobile babes or you are welcome to keep them on your mat with you.

Any questions sing out.

Julia x

Mum + Bub Class (or toddler if your game 🙊)

Designed to get your body moving while still in the company of your little one. This class will run from the beautiful Studio875. Starting Thursday the 25th of July at 9:30am and will run for 6 weeks. The cost of the 6 week term will be $90.

I know in previous courses I have entertained and cared for your little ones while you worked out but due to my own little one and increased numbers in this class you will each be responsible for the well being of your own cherubs.

Suitable for all levels. I will always give modifications and can work with you on any rehabilitation. If your unsure about anything just sing out.

This course running is subject to enrollment of minimum numbers.

To book your spot send me a PM or email at [email protected]

"To change the world, we must first change the way the babies are being born." - Michel Odent

I whole heartedly believe this to be true. A baby born in a safe loving space is shown their base needs will be meet allowing them to use their attention and energy to thrive. If you follow Nathan Wallis this hopefully rings true to you too. To me it's a no brainier.

Better education about birth choices and adequate support for our midwives is vital to achieve this. It makes me so sad to read the constant stream of articles about the crappy work conditions of our midwives and the consequences to our mothers and babies.

"A national decrease in breastfeeding rates for babies over the past 18 months was a direct result of the midwifery staffing issues, New Zealand College of Midwives chief executive Alison Eddy said." 😭 - Mothers need support! Breastfeeding is f**ken hard work.

Chronic Canterbury midwifery staff shortage expected worsen in the next decade Amid a national shortage, Canterbury is struggling to employ midwives and facing a grim future.

Pregnant and looking for a safe way to move your body?

Come and join us for a 6 week Exercise Course running from the lovely and toasty warm Movementor Pilates Studio. Running Saturday the 13th, 20th, & 27th of July, 10th, 17th, & 24th of August at 2pm.

This course will be a combination of Yoga and Pilates designed to gently stretch and strengthen your body in just the right way. Suitable for all stages of pregnancy and physical abilities. I will always give modifications and can work with you on any pregnancy related niggles. If your unsure about anything just sing out.

This course running is subject to enrollment of minimum numbers.

To book your spot send me a PM or email at [email protected]

Mum + Bub Class (or toddler if your game 🙊)

Designed to get your body moving while still in the company of your little one. This class will run from the beautiful Studio875. Starting Thursday the 25th of July at 9:30am and will run for 6 weeks. The cost of the 6 week term will be $90.

I know in previous courses I have entertained and cared for your little ones while you worked out but due to my own little one and increased numbers in this class you will each be responsible for the well being of your own cherubs.

Suitable for all levels. I will always give modifications and can work with you on any rehabilitation. If your unsure about anything just sing out.

This course running is subject to enrollment of minimum numbers.

To book your spot send me a PM or email at [email protected]