Balancing family life with a career is a priority for many mums. It might be your priority. You might be keen to get out of your existing job, not have one right now or feel a sense of dread about going back after maternity leave. Freedom of time was what I needed and...
Are you a ready to break free and transition from a corporate career to your own business supporting mums? Running your own business is rewarding, but it requires careful planning and strategic steps to make sure that it's a successful transition and that you don't...
The thought of adding an online course around a job and children might seem daunting, but it’s essential to remember that investing in your growth is not only possible but incredibly rewarding. Here are some practical strategies to help you fit an online course into...
Women have gathered together for centuries. We have gathered in Circle and created our own communities. Yes, Circles are a form of self-help group but they are also different. Here are 5 differences between a Mother Circle and a self-help group: Focus: A Mother Circle...
I wish I were able to guarantee that my pregnancy yoga class in Birmingham makes childbirth less painful. I'm not able to do that. What I can guarantee you is greater emotional and physical strength, along with a mindset shift. You will experience both of these when...
How to prepare for conversations with your midwife about your baby's birth. Your midwife is here to help you. It's important that you prepare for conversations with your midwife about birth. Talking to a professional about birth, yourself and/or your baby can be hard:...
So, you find yourself pregnant for the first time; you are excited, nervous and have no idea of the journey you are about to embark on. Your body starts to do weird and wonderful things, like your boobs becoming ginormous and a lovely black line appears on your tummy....
S - SUPPORT E - EAT L - LOVE F - FEARS C - CHANGE A - ASK R - REST E - EXPECTATIONS SUPPORT Think “mothering the mother”. Whilst you’re mothering your baby, you need someone to look after you. Someone perceptive enough to know what you need without you having to ask...
TEN TIPS TO RECOVER FROM BIRTH • Set realistic expectations. Don’t expect too much of yourself in these early days and weeks. You’ve just given birth, your body has undergone a huge physical transformation and emotionally it’s been a rollercoaster (and will continue...
We talked about pregnancy aches and pains in our post-class chat last night. I mentioned that magnesium is a really important mineral for muscle release and recovery and also that most of us are deficient in it. It is important to replenish your magnesium levels,...
It's normal to worry about birth being painful. It's natural to feel this way. Don't worry if this is where you are right now. You're not alone. Fear often comes from not knowing. Taking time to understand what happens during birth helps. Those intense sensations -...