MamaBabyBliss
Supporting and celebrating the journey of motherhood
Categories: Perinatal Mental Health Tags: NHS, Postnatal Depression
All pregnant women and new mothers can now access specialist mental health care in the area where they live, NHS England has announced.
Five years ago around 40% of the country had no access to specialist community perinatal mental health treatment in their local area, but this welcome change means there is now full geographical coverage.
[Read more…] about NHS England announces specialist mental health support for new mumsCategories: Positivity
I love this time of year. Ever since I was a little girl, Christmas gets me excited in October. And I love New Year too. Not just because of the socialising but because it’s a time of year when I consciously take the time to reflect and take the opportunity to take stock of my life.
by Emma Aldous
Categories: Perinatal Wellbeing Tags: fertility, Pregnancy Yoga
Anxious that you may lose your baby? Guilty that you aren’t enjoying being pregnant? Unable to acknowledge that you are having a baby? Angry that people are treating your pregnancy as ‘normal’? Sleepless nights while you wait for this pregnancy to go further than the baby you lost before? Wondering where all the medical support has gone? Not able to believe?
Categories: Perinatal Mental Health Tags: Postnatal Depression
It’s great to see the issue of postnatal mental health being raised on TV again, and this time it was the turn of our founder Justina Perry to talk about the problems faced by parents.
The interview was part of a feature on BBC1’s Look East, and this was Justina’s first time on live TV. Footage and interviews shot at Secret Garden Hitchin were also part of the feature. MamaBabyBliss teacher Rachel Allen can also be spotted!
Categories: Perinatal Mental Health
Our very own Vanessa Taylor was featured on BBC television’s The One Show last night sharing the work we do supporting new dads in our Daddy Bliss workshops. This is a very proud moment for us and such an amazing opportunity to gain some high profile publicity for the often neglected subject of dads suffering from paternal postnatal depression.
Categories: Dr Raja Gangopadhyay, Perinatal Mental Health
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a debilitating illness affecting 1 in 10 women during pregnancy. This could have a profound impact on the physical health and psycho-social wellbeing of the woman. This article gives an overview of this health condition and advocates for a holistic approach to the care of HG.
[Read more…] about Hyperemesis gravidarum (hg): impact on emotional health and wellbeing
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We have created a unique range of MamaBabyBliss classes to support mothers and babies from pregnancy to three years old. All of our group classes and workshops have limited spaces and are deliberately kept small to ensure you get the attention and support you need and deserve in a safe space.
Suitable from the second trimester, the classes use a combination of yoga-inspired postures, breathing, relaxation and mindfulness techniques along with massage and equipment such as yoga balls. The class is designed to support body and mind through pregnancy and birth.
This 2 hour workshop will empower you and your partner by teaching a variety of practical tools and techniques to help prepare and support you through labour and birth.
A gentle and restorative postnatal class combining gentle yoga-inspired exercises with relaxation and destressing techniques to leave you revived and restored. You are welcome to come with or without your baby.
Our BabyBliss courses are a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and give your baby the best start in life.
Over a six-week course of classes you will learn top-to-toe massage techniques to aid relaxation and digestion, help relieve colic and help your baby to sleep. The course includes discussion time, detailed hand-outs and massage oil suitable from birth
Building on the benefits of baby massage, our curriculum of Baby Yoga courses will build on the development milestones of your baby, helping to strengthen your baby’s bones and muscle tone and develop co-ordination and sensory-motor skills. Classes include postnatal exercise and relaxation for your too!
Held at the weekend, the workshop focuses on teaching Dad how to massage baby from head to toe and many other fantastic baby bonding and baby soothing techniques.
Fun and dynamic classes for babies from advanced crawling to age 2 including movement, singing, stories and nursery rhymes, treasure baskets and sensory play. This class helps to entertain and stimulate active babies and toddlers, and also focuses on vital calming techniques.
Classes for toddlers (age 2 to 3) including movement, singing, stories, nursery rhymes, treasure baskets and sensory play. This class stimulates the toddler’s language skills and increasing independence with movement. Specific yoga based moves cater for their increased body control.
If you can’t make it to a group class, we can come to your home for 1 hour sessions tailor made to you and / or your baby’s needs.
Held regularly throughout the year for you to have some well deserved pampering and nurturing by one of our trained therapists. Our pamper parties include a mini pamper treatment, cake & a cuppa, mummy chat and playtime for babies.
You can read more detailed information on our classes or contact your local MamaBabyBliss teacher.
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