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…
My life’s been hectic recently. Health visitor training is a full time job, and the essay deadlines have been coming thick and fast. In between seeing clients and revising for…
Being a parent can be tough. Often we feel that we should be able to solve all our children’s problems. Sometimes we can’t, and that can leave us feeling hurt…
Maybe it looks like everyone else just floats along to yoga all chilled and happy. But I can't believe I'm the only one with some worrying little niggles. What are…
I used to think meditation was incredibly boring. I knew it was supposed to be good for me, but it felt like such a waste of time. I always have…
This week I want to tell you a story about a new mum. Let’s call her Chloe. Chloe is so excited and happy to be pregnant. But now she feels her…
What do birth, parenting and yoga have in common? They are not easy. They are powerful. They change us forever. My husband and I attended NCT and hospital antenatal classes when we…
