Natalie Anu: maternity wellness

02/11/2026

Say yes to a prenatal education course that prepares you in a way that you feel calm, connected and confident as you step towards the biggest transformation of your life.

Sometimes we need to consciously say yes to something in order to say no to something else.
Sometimes we have to say no to something in order to say yes to something.

This March, I invite you to say yes to Hypnobirthing. To say yes to time for yourself. To say yes to time for your baby. To say yes to time with your partner.

Just say “YEEEAAAAASSSSSSSS!”

This might mean you have to say no to something else, but I promise you, it will be well worth it.

The next Hypnobirthing course starts on the 1st of March via Zoom, 6 pm to 9 pm

Head over to my website to book

I can’t wait to start this journey with you
Natalie 🦋🩵💋

02/09/2026

Here is a nifty little nervous system interruption tool which is especially useful for those with tendency to an anxious mind.

Even from birth, our natural preset is forward moving, so when we invert that, our brain has to stop… Take a minute… Reprogram… And refocus.

This allows our nervous system to stop… Take a minute… Reprogram… And recalibrate.

If you find yourself in a moment of racing thoughts, anxious minds, overthinking, over analysing and you want to be able to safely drop back into your body, give this Quick reset a try.

Count backwards counting down from 10 to one.
Walk backwards taking one pace for every count from 10 to one
Conscious, intentional slow breaths.

Repeat as needed

02/05/2026

This has been calling me for last 6 months or so; so I’m starting to follow.

Postnatal care hasn’t been a part of my maternity practice (probably because I needed to heal from understaffing, burnout & feelings of failure post-NHS midwife life)

But the time has come & I’m excited to build this into my practice again

But let’s be clear, I’m not the doula who’ll do your grocery shopping, neal prep or clean your house!)

I’m your doula who WILL
- massage you
- support your feeding
- show you c-section scar manipulation massage
- close your bones
- offer gentle movement suggestions & guidance
- breathwork, mindset & emotional support
Witness your transformation & emergence
- infant massage
- baby yoga stretches

01/22/2026

I’ve been seeing this a lot in Facebook groups being recommended by well meaning people as a natural induction method. Red raspberry leaf is not a natural induction method.

The red raspberry leaf is considered to be a uterotonic. That means it tones the muscles of your uterus, much like You would start toning and training before a big sporting event. It has no active mechanical change on your uterine muscles (meaning it won’t make your uterus contract). This means it is generally considered safe to drink at any point in pregnancy, but since tea is a plant, plants are medicine… Always check with your care provider first.

clinical trials have shown that drinking red raspberry leaf tea in your third trimester and shorten the second stage of labour (the pushing phase); reduce the amount of postnatal bleeding; reduce the likelihood of a postpartum haemorrhage. So it’s worth drinking. You can have it warm as a traditional tea, cold or you can mix it to make some sort of switzer if you don’t love it and it’s natural format.

Typically midwives and obstetricians will recommend drinking between one to 3 8 ounce cups of tea a day from 32 weeks of pregnancy onwards.

This is not medical advice.

01/12/2026

Now bringing the joy of movement to my community through Dance.

You know me as a yogi, but you might not also know that somatic embodiment dancing with my own private dance parties at home is something I use frequently.

This inspired me to take the Dancing For Birth™️ Professional training and to certify as a DFB™️ instructor.

I will be weaving this into my practice and support, but also I will be starting teaching group classes very soon.

Email me if you want to get on the waitlist for classes.

Let’s dance those babies down

01/04/2026

12/31/2025

I have finished off this year with a virus that has knocked me out for over a week.

So I don’t have yearly stats, I don’t even have much to say, other than a huge thank you to all the families who chose me to be their person this year. For the organisations who trust me to guide, teach, share and inspire. For my family both near and wide who continue to support and encourage me without question, even when it may inconvenience or encumber them.

This year I found better alignment. And in that I found more joy, peace and balance in work, life and play.

Here’s a gentle reminder that it is nobody else’s job to make you happy, and whilst I recognise there are systemic and logistical barriers to achieving our goals, your future, your choices and your intentions are within you and you alone.

Be the change you want to see in the world. Live the life you have. See the beauty in the small things and treat others the way you want to be cared for.

Peace - Love - Light

Natalie Anu
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#2025

12/19/2025

New Year, new classes.

The website has just been updated + booking is now open for the first HypnoBirthing®️: the Mongan method course of 2026

self hypnosis is a proven method of birth preparation that combines deep relaxation, visualisation, education, breath work and other techniques to unlock your inner power.

If you are looking for a childbirth education course to keep you calm, connected and confident; then look no further.

Over five weeks, we will work on practising carefully crafted and curated techniques that serve you not only in pregnancy and birth but also into postpartum and beyond.

Comprehensive birth prep that covers all the essentials about labour and Beth, choosing your support team, how partners can help, all rounded off with a a class on breastfeeding and infant sleep.

Online classes are kept small to support your learning and help you find community.

if your baby is due in April, May or June, this is the perfect time to jump in and join this incredible course.

See you soon

💌
Natalie

Sundays, 6 pm to 9 pm MDT.
1st - 29th of March 2026
online via ZOOM


❤️

12/14/2025

PSA: it is not your job to make our job easier. It’s our job to keep everyone safe & healthy while respecting, listening & supporting

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday!

As a gift to you, I’m offering 5, yes FIVE lucky winners TWO free yoga classes.

As a busy mummy of three and heart scented business owner, I know only too well how hard it can feel to find the time to send to yourself - especially at this time of year. That’s way I’m giving away 2 pre-recorded classes for you to practice at home, at your leisure, as often as you can.

Each class is one hour long and focused for the specific energy needs of day.

These classes are not specific to pre-or postnatal and are suitable for beginners to advanced yogis looking to build strength, stability, mobility and balance both in body and mind.

How to enter:
💋Tag as many friends as you think could benefit from these classes.
💋Share this post to your stories.
💋Follow

Giveaway ends on Tuesday, the 9th of December at midnight (mountain time).

Good luck!

11/27/2025

When I first transitioned into the Doula world from Midwife free, I somehow felt like I needed all these things. Other doula had bags overflowing with twinkle lights, Honey sticks, massage balls… You name it, anything that you might need… So I did the same. It’s silly really, because as a midwife, I have my clinical equipment and myself: my presence, my energy and my wisdom, but that’s it!

Then, After a couple of times schlepping a big heavy bag into the birth room with me and realising I used about 0.1% of the stuff in it I stopped.

What do I bring?
– Food for myself
– a toothbrush, hair elastics, toothpaste And lip balm
– a spare pair of socks, leggings and T-shirt in case of body fluid spillages.
– My teeth Amos
– my water bottle
– aTENS machine, although my clients have normally had this since around 38 weeks so technically, I don’t bring it with me, I just take it home again).

I trust families to take the suggestions, advice and resource lists that I provide and to take responsibility for it. If they want twinkle lights, they can bring twinkle lights. They can bring their favourite lip balm, deodorant or essential oil.

I trust that they know what they need And that they will bring what they want. In 99 9% of the time that’s what happens. If they don’t bring it with them, it’s probably because it doesn’t matter that much to them; no matter how helpful I think it might be.

There are exceptions of course, for families who I know don’t have the financial means to purchase certain elements, in which case I might bring a couple of extras with me.

My back is a lot happier. My wallet is a lot happier. And it reminds me that I am enough, just as I am. I don’t need gadgets, gizmos and stuff to provide the sport my clients need.

me

11/27/2025