Labour of Love Birth Work and Body Work

Labour of Love Birth Work and Body Work Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Birth Preparation, Womb & Abdominal Massage, Scar Tissue Work, MFR Birth work and body work.

As a birth worker I support parents through pregnancy, birth and beyond in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, New Forest and surrounding areas. As a body worker I offer treatments in Womb & Abdominal Massage, Myofascial Release, Scar Tissue Work, Postnatal Recovery Massage and Biomechanics for Birth. Other than the Biomechanics for Birth, these treatments are suitable for any stage of life and any age.

🌹 It was such a privilege to honour this beautiful mama with a Closing the Bones ceremony. See how relaxed she looks as ...
23/11/2025

🌹 It was such a privilege to honour this beautiful mama with a Closing the Bones ceremony. See how relaxed she looks as she's rocked, massaged, held and nurtured. How her body and being is soaking all of this in.

🌹 The treatment begins with grounding and settling, then the body is rocked with rebozos which feels wonderful for the pelvis and lower back.
This is followed by a deeply nurturing 1 hour massage of the womb, abdomen, low / mid back and pelvis.

🌹 After the massage the pelvis is rocked again before being wrapped in a rebozo. The head is also gently rocked before being wrapped. You can choose to be fully wrapped - head, shoulders, ribs, pelvis, legs and feet or just partially - the head, pelvis and feet / or just the pelvis on it's own. For the head wrapping the rebozo can be over the eyes or just over the forehead.

💆‍♀️ This mama chose to be fully wrapped and was then covered in warming blankets and guided into relaxation and nourishing rest.

📷 A family member was on hand to take photos and videos and I've kindly been given permission to share them.

💖 Closing The Bones is for anytime postpartum whether 2 weeks, 2 years, 20 years later or after a loss. It can also mark the completion of a time in your life such as when you've had your last baby or after you've been through menopause.
       

Sundays (or any day!) are a great time to book in for pregnancy yoga, setting yourself up for the highlight of your week...
09/11/2025

Sundays (or any day!) are a great time to book in for pregnancy yoga, setting yourself up for the highlight of your week in pregnancy.

As well as a space where you can safely move and stretch in pregnancy you will also find:
🤰🏻 Guidance with birth positions, breathing and getting baby in an optimal position for birth
🤰🏽 Connection with other expectant mamas
🤰🏿 A place where you can talk about your worries and feel supported
🤰🏼 Dedicated time for yourself where you can retreat from the demands of everyday life
🤰🏾 Peace and quiet where you can connect with your unborn baby
All of this in the deeply nurturing, peaceful and welcoming space I create for you where you'll leave feeling ready for a great night's sleep.
❤️ Suitable from 14 weeks to full term, no yoga experience needed, no need to be fit or flexible.

Choose from:
* Mondays 6 to 7.15pm in Mudeford
* Tuesdays 6.15 to 7.30pm in Ringwood
* Thursdays 7.20 to 8.35pm in Charminster

🌹For full details, bookings and any questions, please email me (Rosa) info@labouroflove.me.uk call or DM. Always happy to chat and see if my classes are right for you ❤️

🧚‍♀️ Lots of bookings coming in for my next sets of postnatal yoga & baby massage classes! The current sets filled quick...
09/11/2025

🧚‍♀️ Lots of bookings coming in for my next sets of postnatal yoga & baby massage classes! The current sets filled quickly so let me know soon if you'd like to come 🧚‍♀️

These sessions are designed for your wellbeing as well as your baby's and encourage meaningful connection and bonding.
Sessions include -
🧘🏽‍♀️Postnatal yoga based movement
🤱🏽Baby massage
🧘🏽‍♀️Pelvic floor work
🧘🏽‍♀️Breathing & relaxation
🤱🏽Parenting support
🐣 Suitable from 6 to 8 weeks postpartum (depending on your birth and recovery) till baby is crawling.
Friendly, welcoming and relaxed classes, no expectations, no need to be on time, no yoga experience needed.

🌹Wednesdays 10.30 to 11.45am in Ringwood starting 7th January
🌹 Thursdays 10.30 to 11.45am in Southbourne starting 8th January
(It might be possible to join part way through if baby is too young at the start).
For booking details please email info@labouroflove.me.uk or DM
Rosa ❤️

I've had a flurry of new follows on here (thank you!) so it seems like a good time to introduce myself again and tell yo...
02/11/2025

I've had a flurry of new follows on here (thank you!) so it seems like a good time to introduce myself again and tell you about my work.
🙋🏻‍♀️ I'm Rosa, human mum to my lovely daughter Lily who flew the nest last year and dog mum to Ruby who pops up from time to time in my stories and sometimes gets a special mention in my reviews!
This year my business turned 18 and when I started out nervously running my first active birth class I had no idea I would get this far. I began this work as a Doula and birth educator and then trained in various therapies to support women's health for all stages of life from menarche (first period) to menopause and beyond.

I offer the following:
🤰 Pregnancy yoga - weekly classes to help nourish and support you during your pregnancy.
👶🏾 Postnatal yoga and baby massage classes - helping you connect with yourself & your baby.
🐣 Birth preparation workshops - interactive and informative sessions to help you feel confident and prepared.
🐬Birth Doula - holistic antenatal and birth support
❤️ Womb (or wombspace) and abdominal massage. Supporting fertility, heavy, irregular or painful periods, endometriosis, pcos, fibroids, prolapse, perimenopause, menopause, pregnancy, postnatal recovery, baby loss including miscarriage.
⚖ Biomechanics for Birth - techniques to help balance and make space in the pelvis so baby get well positioned for birth.
✨Scar tissue work for caesarean, appendectomy, laparoscopy scars and more
🌻 Myofascial Release
💐 Closing the bones

Coming soon -

🩸Womb healing workshops
🧘🏾‍♀️Yoga nidra and circle work

I always have various courses and a pile if books on the go. Sometimes I actually finish them! I'm passionate about my work and would love to hear from you if you feel drawn to any of my offerings. Always happy to have a chat ❤️

Are you pregnant and looking for a class where you can safely move and stretch?My pregnancy yoga classes offer that and ...
29/10/2025

Are you pregnant and looking for a class where you can safely move and stretch?
My pregnancy yoga classes offer that and so much more. In these sessions you will also find:

🤰🏻 Guidance with birth positions, breathing and getting baby in an optimal position for birth
🤰🏿 Connection with other expectant mamas
🤰🏻 A place where you can talk about your worries and feel supported
🤰🏿 Dedicated time for yourself where you can retreat from the demands of everyday life
🤰🏻 Peace and quiet where you can connect with your unborn baby

All of this in the deeply nurturing, peaceful and welcoming space I create for you. Come as you are and leave feeling restored, relaxed and ready for a great night's sleep.

❤️ Suitable from 14 weeks to full term, no yoga experience needed, no need to be fit or flexible.
🌹 For full details, bookings and any questions, please email me (Rosa) info@labouroflove.me.uk or send a DM

My classes are more than just pregnancy yoga.As well as a space where you can safely move and stretch in pregnancy you w...
26/10/2025

My classes are more than just pregnancy yoga.

As well as a space where you can safely move and stretch in pregnancy you will also find:

🤰🏻 Guidance with birth positions, breathing and getting baby in an optimal position for birth

🤰🏽 Connection with other expectant mamas

🤰🏿 A place where you can talk about your worries and feel supported

🤰🏼 Dedicated time for yourself where you can retreat from the demands of everyday life

🤰🏾 Peace and quiet where you can connect with your unborn baby

All of this in the deeply nurturing, peaceful and welcoming space I create for you where you'll leave feeling ready for a great night's sleep.

❤️ Suitable from 14 weeks to full term, no yoga experience needed, no need to be fit or flexible.

🌹For full details, bookings and any questions, please email me (Rosa) info@labouroflove.me.uk call or DM. Always happy to chat and see if my classes are right for you ❤️
                                                         

Although supporting women is the main focus of my work one of the best perks is having the most wonderful baby cuddles  ...
23/10/2025

Although supporting women is the main focus of my work one of the best perks is having the most wonderful baby cuddles
                                             

16/10/2025

🍂 Autumn / winter edit for my cosy treatment space. Soft lighting, candles and a warm fire invites you to breathe a sigh of relief as you enter. Wish I could show you a before and after photo of the transformation in my clients as they leave feeling soothed, relaxed and restored.

🌹Womb & Abdominal Massage. A deeply nurturing and healing treatment that supports many aspects of  women's health - heavy / painful / irregular periods, fertility, fibroids, pcos, baby loss, menopause, digestive issues, endometriosis, low backache, pregnancy, postpartum & more

🌹Closing The Bones. A ceremony to hold, nourish and honour your postpartum journey. Receive a womb & abdominal massage, be rocked and wrapped in rebozos and blankets to warm and nurture your body while you rest deeply. For anytime postpartum whether 2 weeks, 2 years, 20 years later or after a loss

🌹Scar Tissue Work. A gentle treatment to help improve pain, numbness, restrictions, function and resolve adhesions caused by scars. From 10 weeks postpartum / after surgery for caesarean births / other types of scars, no time limit, 10+ years later this is still beneficial

🌹Myofascial Release for the pelvis  A pregnancy treatment to release restrictions around the pelvis easing aches and discomfort in the back and pelvis including pelvic girdle pain / SPD. Also encourages babies into an optimal position for birth.

🌹Biomechanics for Birth. Techniques to help release restrictions, tension and create balance in the pelvis & make space for baby so they can get themselves well positioned for birth.

❤️ Scar tissue and womb & abdominal massage can be combined. Optional pelvic steam with Closing the Bones 

Message for more details or to arrange a call ❤️
                                 

Joining the wave of light for all the babies gone too soon. Holding close to my heart all the mums from my classes and t...
15/10/2025

Joining the wave of light for all the babies gone too soon. Holding close to my heart all the mums from my classes and treatments who've been through the heartbreaking journey of baby loss. This year has been particularly difficult 🤍🕯️

My classes are more than just pregnancy yoga.As well as a space where you can safely move and stretch in pregnancy you w...
10/10/2025

My classes are more than just pregnancy yoga.

As well as a space where you can safely move and stretch in pregnancy you will also find:

🤰🏻 Guidance with birth positions, breathing and getting baby in an optimal position for birth

🤰🏿 Connection with other expectant mamas

🤰🏻 A place where you can talk about your worries and feel supported

🤰🏿 Dedicated time for yourself where you can retreat from the demands of everyday life

🤰🏻 Peace and quiet where you can connect with your unborn baby

All of this in the deeply nurturing, peaceful and welcoming space I create for you where you'll leave feeling ready for a great night's sleep.

❤️Suitable from 14 weeks to full term, no yoga experience needed, no need to be fit or flexible.

🌹For full details, bookings and any questions, please email me (Rosa) info@labouroflove.me.uk or send a DM

Beautiful mamas and babies from today's last class in my current Ringwood set of postnatal yoga & baby massage. A couple...
08/10/2025

Beautiful mamas and babies from today's last class in my current Ringwood set of postnatal yoga & baby massage.
A couple of mums and babies from the group aren't in the photo but are with us in spirit!

There's still time to book for my next set in Southbourne starting Thurs 6th November but the Ringwood set is full.

These sessions are designed for your wellbeing as well as your baby's and encourage meaningful connection and bonding.

Classes include -

🧘🏽‍♀️Postnatal yoga based movement

🤱🏻Baby massage

🧘🏼‍♀️Pelvic floor work

🤱Breathing & relaxation

🧘🏾‍♀️Parenting support

🐣 Suitable from 6 to 8 weeks postpartum (depending on your birth and recovery) till baby is crawling.

Friendly, welcoming and relaxed classes, no expectations, no need to be on time, no yoga experience needed.

🍂Wednesdays 10.30 to 11.45am in Ringwood starting 5th November (FULL)

🍁 Thursdays 10.30 to 11.45am in Southbourne starting 6th November (3 spaces)

(It might be possible to join part way through if baby is too young at the start).

For booking details please email info@labouroflove.me.uk or DM

Rosa ❤️
                                                       

Do you want to feel confident, excited about birth and closer to your partner as you prepare to meet your baby?My 5 ⭐ r...
07/10/2025

Do you want to feel confident, excited about birth and closer to your partner as you prepare to meet your baby?
My 5 ⭐ rated birth preparation workshops blend elements of Spinning Babies, Biomechanics for Birth, Birthing From Within and Active Birthing, to provide you and your partner with many tools and practices so you can work together to create a positive birth experience.
They are interactive and practical sessions to help you and your partner feel informed, prepared and believing in yourselves and each other.
Mamas will discover how to deepen into their power, what they need from their partners and grow in confidence in their bodies.
Partners will learn how to support the birthing mama, what may help or hinder the birth journey and build a toolkit of techniques and comfort measures.
Workshop 1 Birth wisdom:
✨Pain coping and breathing
✨Positions for labour and birth
✨ Biomechanics for birth techniques to help baby get well positioned for birth
✨Birth hormones
✨Comfort techniques for pregnancy and birth
✨ Birth choices and birth rights
Workshop 2 A map of birth & birthing the placenta:
✨ Navigating the twists and turns of birth
✨ Optimal cord clamping
✨ Birthing the placenta
✨ The Golden Hour

🌹Recommended from around 30 weeks.
Next dates for workshop 1
Sunday 12th October
Sunday 16th November (FULL)
Sunday 14th December
Sunday 18th January
All 10am to 2pm in Ringwood

Workshop 2 - by arrangement
✉️ Message me for full details!

For bookings or questions message me on here or email info@labouroflove.me.uk

Address

Bournemouth, Ringwood, Christchurch
Bournemouth

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+447837218374

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Hi, I’m Rosa Davies and I’ve been running my classes and working as a Doula for 13 years. I have loved working with so many pregnant women and their partners over the years and supporting new mums. I don’t know the exact number of parents who I’ve supported but well over 1000!

My classes encourage you to trust yourself and feel powerful in your body, help you bond with your baby, take time out for yourself and enjoy some nurturing during pregnancy and postnatally. I also offer treatment to support you through pregnancy, the postnatal period and beyond.

In recent years I have been drawn to working with women of all ages and helping them in their quest for health and healing. This led me to train in Mizan Therapy and Myofascial Release. I feel privileged and honoured to be doing this work.