Pregnant! Now what…?

Aurelia's Birth DayPregnancy. A time for many changes physically, mentally and emotionally. Sometimes even spiritually, as you become awestruck about the absolute miracle of life, growing within you. Sometimes good feelings, sometimes not so good.

As a mother to three children, with three very different births under my belt, I have experienced many different scenarios during pregnancy and labour.

From denial to fear, from diabetes to shoulder dystocia, and from shock to euphoria and total empowerment. My story is NOT your story, and your situation is completely unique.

I listen without judgement, and offer solutions (should you need them) to pregnancy issues you may have. If I don’t know, I probably know someone who does.

I currently teach private one to one classes where you can relax, melt away stress, release aches and pains and focus on letting go.

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Easy pelvic floor exercises

We explore different breathing techniques which calm anxieties and nourish you and your growing baby.

You make space for your changing body, moving and exercising safely with confidence.

Short meditations bring a deep connection with your changing body and growing baby.

Deep relaxation in the form of Yoga Nidra will refresh you and empower you.

Specific issues can be targeted with yoga exercises, such as sciatica, PGP and fatigue. Pelvic floor exercises and muscle strengthening for an active birth are also part of pregnancy yoga.

Partners can learn how to support you in labour and birth, with active participation when needed, and feel more involved.

Having attended training on Spinning Babies techniques, I understand techniques to release tight ligaments and create space for baby where they might need to re-position slightly.

Emotional Freedom Techniques – also known as tapping, might be useful to process prior birth trauma or anxieties around the birth process itself. Individual sessions are tailored around what’s coming up for you right now.

  1. Remove anxiety about the impending birth of your baby/ babies.
  2. Allow freedom from attachment/ fear from a previous birth experience.
  3. Increase ability to sleep and rest.
  4. Release anger towards someone/ some situation so that you can enjoy a more peaceful pregnancy.
  5. Empower you to believe in your bodies ability to give birth and become a mother.
  6. Let go of a past negative situation which has been bothering you.

Reflexology – pressing different areas of the feet to bring about a deep relaxation and rest for yourself and your baby…

maternity reflex

Reflexology pre-labour

  1. Take time to nurture yourself.
  2. Ladies who have reflexology in pregnancy typically have shorter labours and experience less pain Find out more here.
  3. Learn some pressure points which can help reduce pain in labour.
  4. Indulge yourself with aromareflex to reduce fatigue and bring calm.
  5. Potentially reduce aches and pains, nausea, constipation and other pregnancy related issues.
  6. Invite the body to deeply relax on or after your due date to reduce stress and with accupressure points to potentially encourage the labour to begin*

(*this cannot be guaranteed, as both baby and you must be ready to give birth.)

The signal to birth usually comes from a hormone released by baby, signalling their lungs are now mature enough to breathe outside the womb. However the reflexology can benefit you incredibly by deep relaxation removing impatience, and bringing acceptance that baby will come when they are ready… and they usually do! Birth dates can vary from due date by up to three weeks either side.)

Reiki – a deeply relaxing healing energy, where hands are placed on or just off the body to allow gentle healing energy to be channelled.

  1. Take time out of your busy week to completely relax and enjoy healing energy.
  2. Reduce aches and pains.
  3. Prepare yourself mentally for the birth journey.
  4. Bring balance and awareness to the body during pregnancy.
  5. Totally non invasive treatment. Can be completely hands off if necessary.

Indian head massage – massage to the upper back, neck, shoulders, arms, head and face.

  1. Reduce tension in the upper body.
  2. Release tight muscles.
  3. If using oils, nourishing the hair and scalp.
  4. Relax the face and increase circulation to the skin
  5. Bring about a feeling of well-being

Rebozo – traditional mexican scarves used to wrap, hold and move the body.

rebozo wall shimmy partner yoga

Release lower back ache gently

  1. Nurture you and your baby bump
  2. Support you in pregnancy and early labour.
  3. Release tension and free the pelvis and lower back.
  4. Reduce aches and pains
  5. Empower your partner to support you in labour and birth.

Pregnancy massage using altered positioning to ensure your comfort and modesty at all times.

Contact me to discuss or book via the linked page.

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