Asthma and Reflexology – a holistic approach
Asthma and Reflexology – a holistic approach Asthma is a common condition affecting over five million people in the UK – that includes one in twelve adults (Asthma UK, 2019). Asthma…
How Baby Massage helped me
I have such happy memories of sharing baby massage with my youngest daughter, Martha. It was a time of calm in the middle of a storm. An oasis of love…
Evening sickness, morning sickness, all-the-time sickness … how to cope!
Can you have morning sickness in the evening? People talk about “morning sickness” in pregnancy, but in fact evening sickness can be almost as common. And just as miserable. Around…
Postpartum Recovery – why it’s more than just boobs and stitches!
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…
Relax yourself into wellness. What is Yin Yoga all about?
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…
My wobbly body – how to love your body with yoga
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…
New mum feeling lonely? You’re not alone
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…
How to sleep when pregnant? Here are some ideas to help you get the rest you need …
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…
Is sleep deprivation keeping you awake?
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,…
I held his brain in my hands … how handling a human brain helped me learn to meditate
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…