by Debs | Oct 30, 2016 | natural pain relief, Pregnancy, Q&A with experts, Relaxation
Many of my clients either see a reflexologist or ask for referrals. So when I was pregnant the second time I thought I should really get in on this reflexology action and do some research of my own (it’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it). I contacted...
by Debs | Mar 20, 2016 | Maternity Leave, Pregnancy
I love our coffee mornings – not just because I get to cuddle all the gorgeous babies but because I love the sense of community that comes from meeting up with an amazing group of people on a regular basis. I love hearing the birth stories first hand in...
by Debs | Jun 5, 2015 | Birth, Hypnobirthing explained, Mindfulness, Pregnancy, Relaxation
So the word ‘hypnobirthing’ can make people think our antenatal classes might be a bit weird or hippy. ‘Hypnosis’ often makes people think of: a) Paul McKenna b) Swinging pendulums c) People clucking like chickens, d) All of the above. But, hypnosis is simply a state...
by Debs | May 12, 2015 | Maternity Leave, Mindfulness, Pregnancy, Q&A with experts, Relaxation, Yoga
Eleanor Hayes at Birthzang runs pregnancy yoga classes and has written a fab blog post on the ways in which yoga boosts wellbeing during pregnancy. Pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing classes compliment each other so well – allowing you to focus on your body and...
by Debs | Feb 6, 2015 | Maternity Leave, Mindfulness, Pregnancy, Relaxation
Aaah, maternity leave. Those days or weeks before your first baby arrives are really special. And, with hindsight, they’re even more special. Towards the end of your pregnancy you can feel quite impatient and fed up – especially when rolling over in bed becomes...
