POSTNATAL
Support for you as you find your way into motherhood.
Having a baby changes everything. Your body is recovering. Your sleep may be unpredictable. Your emotions can feel enormous. And somewhere amongst all of that, you're learning how to care for a completely new person. You deserve support too. My mum and baby yoga classes bring together gentle movement, pelvic floor and breathing techniques, time to connect with yourself, your baby and other mums and practical support to help you look after yourself as you recover and adjust. My postnatal doula support is all about nurturing you in those delicate early days so you can recover, rest and bond with your baby.
1-2-1 Postnatal Yoga
At home, online or in studio
A gentle, supportive way to reconnect with your body after birth.
Classes focus on your unique needs post birth. We will focus on rebuilding strength and mobility gradually, reconnecting with the breath, core and pelvic floor and creating space to rest and reset.
Your postnatal body doesn't need to be rushed back to where it was before pregnancy. This is about meeting yourself where you are now and progressing at your own pace.
We can work together either with or without your baby in the session. If you bring your baby they can lie on a little mat near you watching or I am always happy to hold a baby while you enjoy some hands free time.
Sessions are usually 60 minutes and suitable from 6 weeks postpartum onwards.
Mum & Baby Yoga Classes
Wednesdays 10.30am, Yoga Reading
A chance to move, connect and spend time with your baby in a relaxed environment with other mums who just get it. Classes offer simple movement and interaction for you and your baby and some baby yoga moves, pelvic floor and gentle core work and breathing techniques.
We start with a quick check-in so you can land, reflect on the week gone by and feel settled. We then do 45 minutes of yoga and then tea and chats after so you don't have to rush out of the door, can meet other mums and have a moment to replenish whilst you feed, change or soothe your baby.
Sessions are suitable from 6 weeks postpartum until your baby is on the move.
Classes are at Yoga Reading, Cremyl Road, RG1 8NQ and bookings are made directly through them.
Postnatal Doula Support
Sometimes what you need isn't another class. It's someone to listen, help you with light household tasks while you feed your baby or hold the baby while you get some much needed rest.
Postnatal support can provide practical, informational and emotional support during those early weeks as you recover, adjust and find your own rhythm.
If you are pregnant and interested in postnatal doula support or you have had your little one and navigating those early days I would love to hear from.
My Doula Support page has more information on how I can help you and I am also very happy to chat over a 30 minute discovery call.
Support in the early days of parenting
THERE IS NO "RIGHT" WAY TO FEEL AFTER HAVING A BABY.
You might feel completely in love.
You might feel overwhelmed.
You might feel all of these things in the same day.
There is no need to pretend otherwise.
You deserve care and support too.
Kind Words
"It was our absolute favourite baby class. Really adaptable depending on what sort of day my little one was having, and a great balance of exercise/relaxation for me and engaging activities for my baby. A great chance to connect with other mums over a cup of tea too. Highly recommend!"
Bethan • Mum & Baby Yoga
"The classes were such a safe, welcoming space to relax, move, and bond with my baby. I really looked forward to every session and couldn’t recommend her classes enough."
Charlotte • Mum & Baby Yoga
"I absolutely loved Jo’s baby yoga class & pregnancy yoga. It was such a relaxing and calm environment, and it truly felt like a safe, welcoming space."
Emily • Pregnancy & Baby Yoga