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Welcome to Breathing Space Yoga by Harriet- I offer midwife-led pregnancy yoga, restorative yoga & Hypnobirthing courses. www.breathingspace-yoga.co.uk

Pregnancy yoga
Friday 6:30-7:45pm
Camrose Community Centre, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6AB Pregnancy yoga classes are each Monday 6-7pm or 7.30-8.30pm at St George Community Centre, BS5 8AA

Pregnancy yoga can help to:

�Prepare you for birth
�Encourage baby into an optimal position
�Reduce stress
�Increase strength and flexibility
�Teach you breath awareness
�Ease back, leg and pelvic pain
�Introduce y

ou to other pregnant women locally

Prices:

£55 for 6 week bundle
£12 for drop ins
Gift vouchers for classes also available. Monthly restorative yoga class in Longwell Green. Hypnobirthing courses, birth reclaiming sessions and mindful movement for birth sessions also available.

19/05/2026

We all plan for what to expect during birth, but what about those early days and weeks with your new baby?
Here are some things I have found are less talked about in postpartum.

•You can expect a rollercoaster of emotions- for both parents! Tears of exhaustion, tears of joy, highs, lows and everything in-between, in just a few hours.

•You'll grow in ways you never knew, new confidence and strength is born in you, with your baby.

•You can adore your baby and new parenting role, and miss your old life and routine. This is common, and doesn't mean you aren't grateful or happy.

•You need to heal from a vaginal birth too. It's not just CS mums who need to take the first few weeks slow. We are all healing from pregnancy, and birth, bleeding, healing- and all on fragmented sleep.

•It's ok if you don't want to pass your baby around, this doesn't make you overprotective or selfish. The maternal bond is designed to make us want to keep our babies close at all times. It's also ok to enjoy some solo time- there's no right or wrong, you lead.

•The clichés are true- time is a thief, it all does go too fast, the days are long but the weeks are short, blink and you'll miss it, this too shall pass. This is a comfort when you hit a tricky chapter, hold on, better is coming.

•You might not be the mum you expected to be- perhaps you thought you'd want to be back at work soon and don't, perhaps you thought you'd never use X,Y,Z for baby, perhaps you expected to love a certain part of motherhood. You never know how you'll feel and who you'll be until you meet your baby. It's an ever evolving adventure, be kind to yourself, things change, you grow and adapt. You know best for you and your family ❤️

What else would you add?

16/05/2026

~Online restorative yoga~

It's back! I'd love for you to join me from the comfort of your cosy home, and enjoy this Rest & Restore class, designed to be the deep breath and reset your body and mind craves.

Restorative yoga is all about long, fully supported poses using cushions, blankets or pillows, so your muscles can soften and your nervous system can downshift.

There’s no stretching to your edge, no effort, no “keeping up” just gentle guidance into stillness, in comfy clothes, and a quiet space.

This is for everyone and anyone! Restorative yoga is completely beginner friendly, suitable for pregnancy and postpartum, recovery from illness or injury.
The magic of this style of yoga works less on flexibility and more on regulation. Slowing the breath, settling the mind, giving your body the signal that it’s safe to rest. That’s where the real magic is...better sleep, less tension, a weight lifted.

It’s not about switching off completely. It’s about being held enough that your body can do what it’s been trying to do all along, rest & restore. It's about carving out just an hour in your week for conscious rest, and I cannot wait to share this with you.

🗓️Starting Sunday 24th 7-8pm
💻Zoom link will be sent out Saturdays
✨£10 including recording if requested
🎶Suggested Spotify playlist as a bonus

Booking is available via my calendar on my homepage - link in bio.

See you there 🤗✨

12/05/2026

~Skin to skin~

If you're pregnant or have had a baby, you've probably heard of skin to skin after birth. But did you know that the benefits don't disappear?

Skin to skin with your baby as they grow can be a wonderful tool, a calming reset and a way for both parents to bond with baby. Even older siblings can enjoy skin to skin supervised.

There's been so many moments I've snuggled Juno skin to skin, my favourites have been

✨Her first bath (with candles and music 🥹)
✨The first time we snuggled in bed after she was born
✨When it calmed her during her first illness
✨Our baths together after I'd been at work and separation had been hard
✨On the beach in Greece, snoozing on a lounger

There's been so many moments skin to skin, in fact she still asks for it as it "makes me feel safe and calm" ❤️

So if you thought skin to skin ends when you leave hospital, why not keep this magic trick up your sleeve for the weeks and months ahead.

❓ What's your experience of skin to skin? Share your moments below.

28/04/2026

~Mindful birth preparation ~

If you're pregnant, you're possibly reading lots about birth, learning about labour stages, pain relief tools and birth place options. This is all fantastic preparation, and when we understand what is happening, we feel more confident in experiencing it.

In my opinion, practical prep is half the story, and the other half lies in doing the inner work.
If knowledge is power, inner work is your secret weapon.

Understanding labour stages helps you know the process, but deeper preparation helps you stay grounded and calm when you feel the process unfolding within you.

Unpacking fears around birth before the day (fears you and your birth partner may have separately) is a powerful exercise. When we reduce fear, confidence and self belief rushes in to fill it's place.

Exploring what you 'know' of birth, and where you've heard that, can be helpful in understanding the fears you may hold.

Trusting that the person beside you as you journey through labour, has prepared to hold the space for all your feelings, is immensely powerful.

We don't have to eradicate all of our fears, or have the 'perfect' plan A birth, to have a positive birth.
When you mindfully prepare for birth, you are offering yourself the best investment you can in your birth experience.

My mindful birth preparation workshop and 1-2-1 hypnobirthing course offers you this approach, because birth isn't just physical, and it isn't just mental. It's both.

26/04/2026

Feel calm, confident & ready for birth with my midwife led mindful birth workshop 💪🏻

After the success of my first workshop here in Pembs, I'm pleased to release my next workshop date!

Join me for this supportive, evidence-based workshop to help you understand how birth unfolds and how your body and baby work together.

Together we'll explore:
✨ the stages of labour
✨ birth physiology
✨ breathwork for calm and focus
✨ active birth positions for all birth settings
✨ simple, effective massage techniques
✨ Rebozo & birth ball demonstration and practice
✨ how your birth partner can support you

Included is a workshop manual, and plenty of opportunity for questions and discussing labour scenarios.

My aim is to help you feel informed, supported, and able to meet your birth with confidence.

*There's lots of information for birth partners, but if they can't make it, you're very welcome to attend alone- whatever works for you 🤗

📍 Victoria Hall, Roch
🗓️ Sun 10th May 10-1pm
🤰🏻£48 per birth team (no need to book twice)

Booking available via my homepage calendar, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

24/04/2026

This week is & I've been reflecting on our IVF journey a lot. I've also been thinking of the many parents I've met who are pregnant after loss, or infertility, and fertility treatment.
That complex, heartbreaking and uncertain journey often leaves parents to be full of fear in their pregnancy.

Waiting for more bad news.
Doubting your body is capable.
Second guessing everything, and living in fear of 'doing the wrong thing.'

I remember hearing this quote when I was newly pregnant, and it becoming a bit of an affirmation for me.

If you're pregnant after loss or fertility struggles, fear might be loud right now. You're not alone, this is so common and understandable.
That fear might sit in the background of appointments, in quiet moments, in the “what ifs.”

But so is this:
Bravery.
In showing up.
In hoping again.
In choosing to keep going after everything you’ve been through.
In believing in your turn, your happy ending.

Fear is what I’m feeling…but brave is what I’m doing
💓✨💪🏻

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22/04/2026

There’s something so special about being part of someone’s pregnancy journey. This is exactly why these classes exist.
Creating space to slow down, connect, and feel supported is always at the heart of these classes, and messages like this mean everything.

I'm so grateful to be part of your journeys throughout pregnancy and beyond 🙏🏻

If you’re pregnant and looking for your space, you’re always welcome in the class-booking available via link in my bio.

📍Fridays 6:30-7:45pm at Camrose Community Centre

15/04/2026

You don’t realise how many questions you’ll have… until baby is here!

“How do I know they’re getting enough?”
“Why won’t they settle?”
“Am I doing this right?”

Most parents figure it out as they go, but it can feel overwhelming in those early days.

That’s exactly why I’ve put together this Baby Feeding & Care Workshop.

It's a calm, supportive space to:
✨ Understand feeding (breast, bottle or both)
✨ Learn how to read your baby’s cues
✨ Feel confident with nappies, bathing & care
✨ Know what’s normal (and what’s not)

No pressure, no judgement, just real, practical support from a midwife & mamma.

Spaces are still available – you can book on my website calendar (link in bio)

📍Victoria Hall, Roch, 26th April 10-1pm| £48

12/04/2026

“You don’t need a birth plan if you’re having a C-section"
Not true!

Cesarean births don't have to be clinical and out of your control. You can weave in lots of little details unique to you, for your baby's birth story.

Even if you’re not planning a C-section, it’s still worth thinking about. Birth can take unexpected turns, and having an idea of your preferences can help you feel calmer and more in control if it does.

You can still think about:
🌿 the environment around you
🌿 how your baby is born
🌿 those first moments together
🌿 feeding and recovery

Because your experience matters, however your baby arrives.

If you’d like support creating a birth plan that covers all possibilities (including C-section), my 1:1 Power Hour calls are a space to talk it all through and build real confidence going into birth.
Link in bio for available online appointments.

11/04/2026

Here's a little look at the space we settle into each week at my pregnancy yoga circle ✨

Soft lighting, a few carefully chosen touches, and some beautiful pieces from small businesses I love-including these new affirmation cards by .womb.apothecary that created a beautiful calm focus for the centre of our circle and sparked conversation about pregnancy and birth.

But it’s never really about the setup, it’s about the people who arrive in it.
Pregnancy yoga becomes something more when you start to recognise the other mothers, share a few words before class, swap stories, or just sit quietly alongside others who get it.
There’s something steadying about being in a room where everyone is moving through the same season, at their own pace, in their own way.
No pressure to be anything other than where you are that day. All of you is welcome, just as you are.

Just space to breathe, stretch, and grow together.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your sign, you’d be so welcome.

💓 Beautiful art work centre piece by .the.earth_doula and new affirmation cards from .womb.apothecary. I absolutely love finding special additions to my classes and workshops like these, especially when I can support another small business.

10/04/2026

7 layers, one incredible birth

A caesarean birth involves opening through 7 layers of the body to meet your baby.
And while that can sound intense, your body is also designed to heal, repair, and recover.

This isn’t about fear, it’s about understanding, respecting, and supporting your body through birth and beyond.

Whether your C-section is planned or unexpected, your experience matters.
Your recovery matters.
You matter.

Taking time to prepare for healing, physically and emotionally, can make such a difference in how you feel afterwards.

If you’d like space to talk through your birth plans, C-section recovery, or how to feel more confident going into it, my Power Hour sessions are there for exactly that.
A calm, supportive space just for you.

❓Did you have a CS? Please feel free to share any tips for recovering from a CS birth below, to help other mothers prepare for a gentle and positive recovery.

Address

Camrose Community Centre
Haverfordwest
SA626AB

Opening Hours

	11:30am - 12:30pm
	6pm - 7pm

Website

http://www.harrietbirtwistle.com/

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