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Nest & Nurture - Bump, Birth & Beyond, Belper Community Hall, Belper (2026)

11/05/2026

✨ Coping with labour vs surrendering to it ✨

We often arrive into birth thinking we need to cope with it or just get through it. But labour isn’t something that responds well to coping in the traditional sense.

It’s a physiological process (if it starts spontaneously) and a deeply instinctive one.

Coping is often what we reach for when we want control or certainty.
However in labour, too much “coping energy” can create tension, so the body is trying to open, while the mind is staying braced and alert.

Surrendering is different. By surrendering or even just staying in the moment, both will allow you to soften, not bracing or anticipating every contraction.

It’s letting the body take the lead and in general labour flows best when you are:
✨ not being watched
✨ not being rushed
✨ not being interrupted
✨ not being asked to perform

It will flow when you are held, supported and left to move inward.

Learn how to practice surrender or be in your body during labour, come and join us for the next term of Nurtured Birthing Classes or Hypnobirthing.

11/05/2026

👀 What’s Tara up to this week? ✨

Here’s what’s happening…

🤰 Antenatal & Birth Prep 🤰
It’s Week 4 of Nurtured Birthing and we’re discussing all things active labour and oxytocin

It’s also Week 4 of Pregnancy Yoga in Ripley 🧘‍♀️
Expect a gentle, flowing class with plenty of release, relaxation, and time to truly drop into your body 💫

😌 Hypnobirthing
I’ll be teaching a private session on Sunday morning💛
This supportive, evidence-based course helps you:
✨ Understand how your body and baby work together
✨ Learn breathing, visualisation & relaxation techniques
✨ Build confidence and reduce fear around birth

Whether you’re planning a home, hospital, or birth centre birth, you’ll leave feeling empowered, informed, and even excited for what’s ahead 💫

👶 Baby Classes
🐤 Nestlings (4/5–10 months): Week 4 - yoga adventure time + cross lateral development for your little ones
🐣 Hatchlings (4 weeks–5 months): Week 4 - Its back massage this week followed by a recap on chest and arms massage.

Both classes finish with social time and cake ☕🍰 (always a highlight!)

🤱 Doula Support
✨ I have some time this week on Tuesday or Friday if you would like feeding, babywearing, practical support or just my listening ears.
✨ I also have 3 doula consultations this week, which means I’m nearly fully booked for the rest of the year, if they book, I’ll only have October availability left 🍂

Social Events
I am at the Lots for Tots awards this week as I am a finalist for the Family Support Service of the Year.

✨ I can’t wait to see so many of you this week
📩 Want to join a class or book support? Drop me a DM or comment below

05/05/2026

“I wish I’d known then what I know now…”

This is something a lovely mum shared with me after attending my Nurtured Birthing classes during her second pregnancy.

With her first baby, she said she’d put all her energy into preparing for after the birth, getting everything ready at home, but she hadn’t really thought about preparing herself for labour.

She told me she had no idea how important movement, breathing, preparing her nervous system and an understanding of her choices could be during her first birth.

She spent a lot of her first labour lying on her back with gas and air, just waiting for things to happen, not realising there were ways she could support her body and feel more in control.

She remembered one moment where she instinctively got up, moved around, and focused on her breathing, how much calmer and more in control she felt in that space. But at the time, she didn’t understand why it helped or how to keep working with it.

Coming to classes this time, she said everything clicked for her. She learned how movement during strong and regular contractions can support baby’s journey, how breathing can anchor you through contractions, and how preparing your nervous system can completely change how you experience labour, it all gave her a new sense of confidence.

We focused on simple, practical tools to help her stay calm, connected, and in control throughout.

Her words really stayed with me, because this is exactly what Nurtured Birthing Classes are about, preparing you body, mind and nervous system for birth.

If you’re expecting and want to feel more prepared, informed, and confident for your birth experience. Bookings are open for the next term of Nurtured Birthing Classes.

📅 Next term: Thursday 4 June - Thursday 9 July - 7-8.45pm
📍 Location: Belper Community Hall, 105 Bridge Street, Belper, DE56 1BA

04/05/2026

👭👶 NOT JUST ANOTHER BABY CLASS 👶👭

This is Nest & Nurture and it’s your village, not just a class.

Because motherhood is not meant to feel lonely.

This is where mums who met in pregnancy classes keep showing up for each other and where new friendships quietly start too. No awkward small talk. No pretending you are fine. Just real women in real motherhood figuring it out together.

This is the class where you are not “Freddie’s mum.”
You are you. Known by your name. Seen properly.

And each week we start by asking:
“How has your week really been?”

Not the polite answer.
The honest one.

Some weeks it is “I am thriving.”
Some weeks it is “I have not slept in days.”
Most weeks it is both.

And all of it is welcome here.

We laugh. We cry. We swap wins, worries, and everything in between.
No judgement. No pressure to have it together.

Just a space that holds you exactly as you are.

And yes, there is always a cuppa and homemade cake on offer at the end ☕🍰

You also get:
👭 A baby class WhatsApp group
👭 A wider community chat so you are never doing this alone
👭 Support from me (postnatal doula) and other mums who actually get it

Because this is the part no one tells you
you do not just need another baby classes… you need people who understand you.

Come find your village at Nest & Nurture.

02/05/2026

🤰Pregnancy Yoga🤰

Yoga is so much more than just movement. It’s a chance to pause, turn inward, and truly connect with yourself, physically, emotionally, and mentally. It’s about listening deeply to your whole being.

Pregnancy is a good time to start yoga and to appreciate the benefits it has to offer. Not only does pregnancy yoga support your changing body, but it also offers a powerful way to prepare for birth - mind, body, and soul.

Backed by research, pregnancy yoga combines breathing techniques, mindfulness, and movement in a supportive group setting.

The benefits are wide-reaching, including:
✨ Deepen your bond with your baby
✨ Strengthen the mind-body connection
✨ Ease common pregnancy discomforts
✨ Encourage optimal foetal positioning
✨ Build flexibility & stamina for labour
✨ Reduce stress & anxiety
✨ Improve sleep quality
✨ Lower the need for pain relief during birth
✨ Decrease the chance of an unplanned Caesarean
✨ Support faster postnatal recovery

In addition, classes offer a warm and welcoming space to connect with other local mums, share experiences, and talk openly about pregnancy and birth.

If you’d like to join me on the mat and experience this for yourself, drop me a comment below.

📅 Next term: Wednesday 3 June - Wednesday 8 July
📍 Location: Fusion Yoga Studio, The Mews, Church Street, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BU

30/04/2026

🏠👶 Have you got a new baby in the house? 👶🏠

Looking for a friendly, supportive baby class where you and your little one can bond, relax, and feel truly welcome?

Come and join us in Belper! Whether you're in yoga bottoms or still in your PJs, running late or just in need of a chat and some solidarity, you are completely welcome here.

Hatchlings is for mothers and babies from around 4 weeks to 5 months:
🤱 Perfect gentle fourth trimester class for you and baby
🐣 Baby massage, reflexology, soft stretch yoga, postnatal yoga with the option to babywear, and relaxation
☕️ Cake, cuppa and social time included

📆 Thursday 4 June - Thursday 9 July - 1 - 2pm
📍 Belper Community Hall

Nestlings is for parents and babies from around 5 to 12 months:
👶 Perfect class to nurture your baby's newfound curiosity and developing skills
🐤 Story-led baby yoga and sensory exploration class
☕️ Cake, cuppa and social time included

📆 Thursday 4 June - Thursday 9 July - 11.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Belper Community Hall

Postnatal Yoga is for mums and babies from 8 weeks (10 weeks post caesarean):
🧘‍♀️ Postnatal class focused on your post birth recovery
🐣 Ease back into movement and exercise and gently rebuild your strength
☕️ Cake, chat and social time included

📆 Thursday 18 June - Thursday 9 July - 11.30am - 12.30pm
📍 Belper Community Hall

DM me for more information or go to my bio for the booking link.

29/04/2026

🌟 DOULA AVAILABILITY 2026 🌟

I am now fully booked for in person birth support for 2026 and I am so excited to be working with all the families that have chosen me as their doula.

If you are early in your pregnancy and would like support and interested in hiring me as your doula please do get in touch asap. I often get bookings from a pregnancy test onwards.

If you are due this year, I do have space for virtual doula support packages from £350 and I also offer one-off doula chats from only £30 per hour.

What clients get if they book me as a doula (depending on the package):
🆓️ Free initial consultation via Zoom or face to face to see if we are a good match.
3️⃣ Around 2/3/4 antenatal sessions of approx 2-3 hours tailored to your needs depending on the package of support you choose.
📱Lots of support via WhatsApp or phone calls throughout pregnancy.
↔️ Signposting to evidence based information so that you can make informed decisions about your care.
👭 Option of attending antenatal appointments with you, if I am available.
📆 Approx 4 weeks of you being able to contact me 24/7. I usually go on-call from around 38 weeks until your little one(s) arrive.
💦 Free birth pool hire for home births
⚙️ Free TENs machine hire for any births
🧘‍♀️ Free term of Nurtured Birthing Classes
😌 Hypnobirthing education. (optional
🤲 Biomechanics for birth support.
🤱🍼 Infant feeding support.
🧽 Cleaning and tidying your birth space after your little one(s) has/have arrived.
👶 1/2/3 postnatal visits.
🚼 Babywearing support.
👐 Baby massage support.
✅️ Ongoing remote postnatal support for the first 6 weeks.

in Derbyshire we are really lucky in the local area as there are quite a few of us doulas and we all know each other really well. So even if I don't have availability for your due date or I am not the doula for you, please still get in touch, and I can refer you to another local doula.

27/04/2026

💫 Mistakes People Make in Early Labour 💫

Early labour is often misunderstood 🌀 and that can lead to some really common (and totally normal!) mistakes. Here’s what to watch out for so you can protect your energy and your birth space 💛

🚫 1. Thinking it’s “not real labour”
Just because contractions are irregular or mild doesn’t mean nothing is happening. This stage counts. Your body is already doing important work, laying the foundations for what’s to come. It could be helping your baby into their ideal position for birth. 👶

🚫 2. Doing too much too soon
That sudden nesting urge 🪺 can have you cleaning, organising, pacing… but burning through energy early on can leave you exhausted later. Labour is a journey, it's not linear, try not to chase labour. 🐢

🚫 3. Not resting when your body asks for it
Tired? Heavy? Want to lie down? Listen to that 😴 Rest now = more energy for active labour later.

🚫 4. Going into “clock watching mode”
Timing every contraction from the very beginning can create pressure and anxiety ⏳ Instead of tuning into your body, you end up in your head (hello adrenaline 🚨)

🚫 5. Leaving your safe space too soon
Heading to hospital or changing environments before you feel ready can slow things down. Oxytocin loves comfort, familiarity, and feeling safe 🏡✨

🚫 6. Ignoring what makes you feel calm
Bright lights, noise, lots of people… it’s not the vibe for your mind and body softening & opening. Early labour thrives in cosy, quiet, calm environments 🌙

🚫 7. Forgetting to eat & drink
It’s easy to get distracted, but your body needs fuel 💧food + hydration = sustained energy

🚫 8. Overthinking every sensation
“Is this it? Should I do something?”
Early labour isn’t something you need to control. It’s something to sink into 🌊

🚫 9. Not leaning on support
Whether it’s your partner, doula, or a trusted voice. ❤️ Connection helps boost oxytocin too

✨ Instead, think: rest, nourish, soften, and stay in your bubble ✨

Early labour can take hours (or even days) ⏳ but it’s not wasted time, it’s your body gently preparing to meet your baby.

Trust yourself and your inner voice. Protect your space. You’ve got this 🤱💖

27/04/2026

👀 What’s Tara up to this week? ✨

Here’s what’s happening…

🤰 Antenatal & Birth Prep 🤰
It’s Week 3 of Nurtured Birthing and we’re discussing about established labour and how it is different from early labour.

It’s also Week 3 of Pregnancy Yoga in Ripley 🧘‍♀️
Expect a gentle, flowing class with plenty of release, relaxation, and time to truly drop into your body 💫

👶 Baby Classes
🐤 Nestlings (4/5–10 months): Week 3 — yoga adventure time + vestibular development for your little ones.
🐣 Hatchlings (4 weeks–5 months): Week 3 — chest, arms and recap on tummy massage.

Both classes finish with social time and cake ☕🍰 (always a highlight!)

Workshops
Starting Solids - This workshop will guide you through everything you need to know about starting solids, helping you feel calm, confident, and ready to enjoy this stage. We’ll cover: baby-led weaning, spoon feeding, purées, before vs after 6 months, signs of readiness, milk feeds, snacks, and simple meal ideas.

🤱 Doula Support
✨ I’m fully booked for daytime support this week
✨ I also have a doula consultation this week, at the moment I only have late November and early December available.
✨I do have some virtual support spaces though

Social Events
🩷❤️The Belper Motherhood - Social Stroll: Ripley❤️🩷
A relaxed, friendly walk for mums and little ones—think fresh air, chats, and connection 💕 Pushchair friendly, with a cuppa and cake at the end ☕🍰

🩷❤️The Belper Motherhood - Doodle & Moo's - Mums & Mini's social❤️🩷
An afternoon session in a beautiful new play space designed for imagination, connection, and a little moment of calm for you.

✨ I can’t wait to see so many of you this week
📩 Want to join a class or book support? Drop me a DM or comment below

26/04/2026

I often hear from parents (and even some professionals) that waiting for white, giving your baby all their beautiful placental blood before clamping the cord, isn’t possible during a caesarean birth.

💥I’m here to call that out as a myth💥
Did you know that in a caesarean birth, it is possible to keep your baby attached to the cord for as long as possible?

The standard in a c-section is to offer delayed cord clamping, usually around 60 seconds. But in most cases, that just isn’t enough time for your baby to receive their full blood volume.

Here’s why waiting for white matters:
✨ Supports baby’s breathing and oxygen levels
🩸 Boosts iron stores (reducing risk of anaemia)
🌱 Provides stem cells for immune and organ development
💛 Offers a gentle, physiological start especially important in surgical birth

Now, I completely understand that in theatre, the surgical team often doesn’t want to keep your abdomen open for too long.
But here’s the simple solution:
👶 Baby is born
🌸 Placenta is removed with the cord still attached
⏳ Cord continues to transfuse safely outside the body
💡 And this is just one of many good reasons to make a c-section birth plan, even if you’re planning a straightforward vaginal birth. Because when you’re informed and prepared, you’re more empowered, no matter how your baby arrives.
With a small change in the standard theatre routine, you can wait for white, even in caesarean birth.

Curious to learn more? I highly recommend visiting https://waitforwhite.com for research, guidance, and loads of inspiration.

And if you’re wanting to build confidence, create a birth plan that actually works, and feel more empowered navigating the maternity system come join my Hypnobirthing course or book me as your doula.

A big thank you to my clients for giving me permission to use this photo.

23/04/2026

🌟 Post C-section driving information 🌟

One of the most common questions I hear is:
"When can I drive after a c-section?"

The answers vary wildly, from driving home from hospital (😳) to six weeks, months, or even longer.

Here’s the truth:
Every body heals differently. Recovery depends on so many factors, support, nutrition, rest, mental wellbeing and no two experiences are the same.
✅ First things first: Check with your car insurance.
Most insurers say you're fine to drive after your 6-week postnatal check if you've been cleared by your GP. Where as other say "whenever you feel safe and ready." 🙃 Not exactly the clarity we’re after, right?

But what if:
🙈 You don’t get offered a 6-week postnatal check?
🙈 You’re not sure what “safe and ready” even feels like?

🚗 A Mini Post-C-Section Driving Checklist:
✨ Can you wear a seatbelt comfortably over your abdomen?
✨ Can you perform an emergency stop safely (test this on your drive)?
✨ Can you twist/turn your torso side to side without pain?
✨ Are you mentally alert and able to concentrate, even with a crying baby in the back?
✨ Are you physically ready for the lifting that comes with driving car seat, pram, bags, etc.? These things are heavy.

A few gentle reminders:
👶6 weeks is a general rule, but only if you meet the physical and mental checkpoints above.
👶Healing from a c-section involves deep tissue layers, those take longer than we think.
👶Be mindful of how much lifting you're doing once you're out and about.
👶Don’t ignore any discomfort or twinges, it’s your body’s way of saying "slow down."

Ask for help. Whether it’s school runs, GP visits, or errands, people want to support you, they just might need a little nudge.

💕 Hope this helps you feel more confident in making your own informed decision. There’s no right or wrong—just what’s right for you.
❓When did you feel ready to drive again?
❓Do you have any tips that helped you decide?
❓Were you given guidance like this post?

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