Being pregnant can be pretty stressful, even at the best of times. Pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenting are some of the most transformational times in our adult lives. Emotionally, hormonally, physically, even our relationships can evolve and transform. It’s no wonder these life-changing moments can trigger anxiety and stress reactions […]
You might have heard about hypnobirthing and how lots of couples are using it to prepare for birth. Perhaps a friend of a friend has done it, or you have read a bit about it in one of your pregnancy books. But you are wondering if it’s right for you. I specialise in working […]
10 top tips for postnatal recovery Postnatal, postpartum. 4th-trimester or even matresence, call it whatever you will. The weeks and months after the birth of your baby can be a roller coaster of hormone fluctuations, sleep deprivation and navigating life as a new parent. All the same, time the body is still physically […]
Adrenaline rush…what does that feel like to you? Perhaps anxiety, or swirling thoughts? Maybe it’s the physical sensations of the heart-pounding, palms sweating and quick shallow breathing. However we experience it, it is the body’s reaction to FEAR. Adrenaline is designed to keep us SAFE. When something causes is to feel, uneasy, unsafe. […]
The 4th Trimester The shift in hormones after the birth of your baby is the single most impactful change a woman will ever experience in her life as well as a shift in identity similar to adolescence and the term I’m loving for this right now is Matresence! I have put together a quick and […]
Despite women giving birth for millions of years, this is something that we struggle to get our heads around. Even now, knowing what I know in my work as a hypnobirthing and pregnancy yoga teacher, I still marvel at the wonder of how it all works. How does something so big come out of […]
In the run-up to our Ten Moons Pregnancy Day retreat in September, We are taking the time to speak to all of the event collaborators to share their wisdom and give some insight into what to expect on the day. First up is Sarah Tessier, South East London based Postnatal doula, founder of the […]
Tips To Prepare For A Positive Induction Lovely Mama to be Induction is one of the most common ‘what ifs’ As many as one in 5 babies in the UK are the result of an induction. Certainly, for the couples I meet on my East London Hypnobirthing courses, it’s one of the […]
‘Mum Guilt’ and Why It’s Time to Wave Goodbye I have been reading Rebecca Schillers’ – No Guilt pregnancy plan this week and it’s inspired me to write this post Let’s talk about Mum guilt then – The struggle is real! Or even ‘Mum to be guilt’. This feeling can start in pregnancy, […]
10 Things To Do When You Go Past Your Due Date The mystical magical ‘due date’ of 40 weeks pregnant. If you give birth on your estimated due date then you are in a small minority. As few as 4 percent give birth on that date, some women even birth before then, any […]