Postpartum recovery is hugely important - and normally overlooked in our western culture! We seem to have forgotten so much of what mothers really need. Postpartum recovery after intense events…
Yin yoga is increasingly popular. But what is Yin yoga? What is it that so many people are finding so powerful about it? Why is Yin yoga so very helpful…
Do you find it difficult to love your body? Me too! Writing this blog post really scares me! I feel like no one is ever going to come to my…
Eighty percent of mums surveyed by Mush, the friend-finding app for parents, admitted to feeling lonely and isolated. I felt sad, but not surprised, to hear this. Why do mums…
Lots of mums-to-be find themselves asking how to sleep when pregnant. I’ve had seven babies myself, so I know just how tough it can be to get a good night’s…
Sleep deprivation can seriously impact your health and wellbeing. Getting insufficient sleep, or poor quality sleep is seriously bad for you. It can lead to fatigue, daytime sleepiness, poor concentration,…
When I was a student midwife I spent a few days observing other aspects of hospital life outside the maternity department. One of my most remarkable experiences was holding in…
We have forgotten how to nurture mothers Birth changes women. Physically, the process of growing and birthing a baby will alter your body forever. Emotionally and spiritually, something tremendous has…
We all think we want to be in control. Especially in important situations which feel risky. So it is completely understandable that mothers often feel they need to control their…
Anyone coming to my yoga classes will hear me talking about letting go of expectations. It's central to why I practice and teach yoga. I believe we all need to find release…
