Loving Hands Baby Massage and Yoga Darlington

27/06/2023

Have had a few questions regarding my closing the bones postnatal massage ceremony just lately......
Which is nice as I've been thinking about this beautiful massage ceremony a lot myself too.

My time slots are limited as I am also back in my role as an early years educator.

I offer CTB Wednesdays from 4:30 during term time and from 10:30 in the school holidays.
If you would like to find out more, do get in touch. I'm always happy to help.
The massage is a celebration of the postnatal body and the magic a woman's body created during pregnancy and birth.
CTB offers a space for a new mum to be held, heal, and ground after birth.
Please do let people know I'm here.
If you are on Instagram I'm active in there
Lots of love, Rachel xx

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10/09/2022

Queen Elizabeth after her fourth Homebirth

Her Majesty was the first royal woman to have her husband accompany her at childbirth when she welcomed her fourth child Prince Edward with Prince Philip present.
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"The Queen, by then aged 37, had asked him to be there; she'd been keenly reading women's magazines that stressed the importance of involving fathers in childbirth and had become fascinated by the idea. Thus Philip became the first royal father in modern history to witness the birth of his child.”
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Like her mother, the Queen gave birth to her first child, Prince Charles, at home via caesarean, after a 30 hour labor, but went on to have three VBACs although with scopolamine.
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Eventually Charles was born by a Caesarean section in a music room in Buckingham Palace which had been converted into a theatre. She was attended by Obstetricians Sir William Gilliatt and Sir John Peel, and also midwife Helen Rowe, who was thought to be present for all the births. Caesarean sections were also less common in the general public at that time; in the 1950s only around 3% were caesarean section. It would have been of some concern that the Queen required one.
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The midwife Helen Rowe was known to be present as letters written to her by the Queen were discovered after her death. There is an irony in this as, in 1970, Sir John Peel, the queen’s obstetrician, was lead author of the report “Domiciliary midwifery and maternity bed needs”, which recommended 100% of births should be in a hospital.
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There have been considerable changes that have taken place in maternity services since the births of the Queen’s children. The accessibility of research and information is only one thing! The Queen, in all her experiences as a woman and mother in the role, has paved the way for royal births to be different and opened the door for many of her subjects to challenge the status quo at the time. The importance of looking back in history to see how we have got to where we are should not be overlooked and I challenge others to investigate history of our profession over the past 70 years.
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06/07/2022

Mummy and baby yoga Fridays Infinite Energy & Yoga 💚✨️ https://www.facebook.com/243505729101499/posts/5133779640074059/?sfnsn=scwspmo

✨Delphi & Bluebell are starting to teach Mums & Babies Yoga this Thursday morning 10-11.15am

✨From next week this fab class will be every Friday 12.45-2pm

Delphi is fully trained and certified with Ulu Yoga, after starting her own practice 7 years ago. Bluebell has 6 months of baby yoga experience! 🪷

Delphi is also a qualified Ayurveda Wellness coach, Meditation teacher, Dance teacher & coach.
Delphi loves creating unique movement practices to help you understand your bodies potential! 🙌🏼

They’d both love to see you and help you and your baby develop your own special practice 🌟

24/06/2022

Hello 🥰
Apologies I haven't posted on here in a while.

I have been taking a little time out to spend more time with my family.
I have recently taken a job in early years education which is where for the time being I feel I belong....

I'm still offering closing the bones postnatal massage so please do let people who you feel would benefit know about me.
Any questions do get in touch I'd love to share this special massage with you.

Lots of love Rachel xx

25/04/2022

Always a warm welcome at the Hullabaloo 💖
Take a look at the parent & baby sessions coming up soon.
Please share with those you feel will benefit xx
https://www.facebook.com/112404346895/posts/10159320443986896/?sfnsn=scwspmo

Have you and your baby missed out on play and social opportunities over the last two years? Would you benefit from some relaxed play time with other parents and carers and their babies?

Theatre Hullabaloo, in partnership with Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, are running a Play on Prescription programme to support parents and carers of babies born during the pandemic.

Come along to one of our friendly Sing & Play sessions or drop in for a cuppa and access our current creative play space, Zen Garden, with other parents with children under 30 months. You will also receive a free Hullabaloo Baby Play Pack.

The programme is free to access, but you do need to register – you can do this yourself via the link below or through your Health Visitor or GP.

Eligible families must have child/ren under 30 months, live in Darlington and feel they would benefit from taking part. Our sessions run on a Friday for 5 weeks (Friday 29th of April, 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of May). All sessions are free and include refreshments.

For more information, please contact info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk or call the Hullabaloo office on 01325 405680.

To find out more and refer yourself, please visit: https://www.theatrehullabaloo.org.uk/free-shows/play-on-prescription/

Theatre Hullabaloo x

26/02/2022

Morning all ☀️ so nice to wake up to beautiful sunshine back home in Darlington.
Have been blessed with a fun filled week with family on the amazing island of Tenerife.
Beach life, star safari with (who are amazing by the way!) and being well looked after 😊
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12/02/2022

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To be in with a chance of winning this fantastic feel-good prize, simply enter via my website
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and don't forget to add my full name - Rachel Pearson - when prompted.

Please let me know below if you have entered as I will enter you into a draw to receive something from me 😘

When you enter, you will also get a voucher code to receive 50% off your 1st & 4th veg boxes if you are a new customer.

Closes 28 February 2022 🥦

12/02/2022

How cute is this for 1st birthday wishes 🎂

Ebu The Elephant Pass on your passion for the natural world, by sharing WWF’s Ebu The Elephant with a little one you love. What better gift could you give a child today? Ebu the Elephant is an adorable elephant toy, created especially for WWF’s youngest supporters. It’s a fantastic way to insp...

08/02/2022

Busy day today at Loving Hands Darlington,

Week one for baby massage, I felt so blessed to welcome a group of 8 amazing Mamma's and their beautiful baby's into the course.
That feeling when the atmosphere becomes thick with a sense of happiness & relaxation......
Looking forward to sharing more baby massage and yoga magic with you all next week ✨

This afternoon was all about nurturing the postnatal body with my special closing the bones postnatal massage ceremony ....
I'm sure though that baby Wren was the only one not asleep the whole afternoon 😂 that said we still managed to fit the whole massage & ceremony in before all hell broke loose ha.

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07/02/2022

Good morning 😊✨
Did I mention I currently have 15% off my full size skincare collections?

As part of our wellbeing campaign at Neal's Yard Remedies Organics I'm offering one to one skin care consultations, together we can decide which range would be best suited to you.
Pictured is the Rehydrating Rose collection.

Do get in touch to order and/or book your consultation.
Have a fabulous day
Lots of love Rachel xx

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01/02/2022

A little NYRO love goes a long way 🥰
Thank you gift packs are such a nice way to well say thank you 💐

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01/02/2022

✨ Hello February ✨

Getting that step closer to the beautiful spring in the UK....

Today is the beginning of the month and also a new moon today.
Sending new moon blessings to all and wishing you a prosperous month.

I have some dates coming up for my winter /spring wellbeing workshops.
My 1st is Monday the 7th February.
8:30 pm via zoom.
Do get in touch if you would like to join us and I can send your (free!) pamper pack out ahead of workshop.

Have a gorgeous day.
Lots of love Rachel xx

Image from dream time.

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28/01/2022

Morning & happy Friday to all 😊
This has been a very challenging week for myself as I have been quite poorly with tonsillitis, I'm on the mend now though and my hubby has been taking good care of me.....

Over the next month I'm going to be sharing my NYRO winter Wellbeing with you all ❄️🙏✨

"Our tree symbolises our belief that outer beauty and inner health should be in perfect balance"

There are some amazing bundles for you on my replicated website which have been put together by our amazing experts at HQ.
Do take a look they really are gourgous and you will see that holistic wellbeing is at the forefront of the beautiful bespoke bundles.
I'm not sure if I have told you already but there is also a fab offer of a free mystery gift on orders over £40 🥳
How exciting is that!

More on winter Wellbeing to come so do keep watching.

Lots of love Rachel xx

25/01/2022

Good visual here.....

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Not every child wants to be hugged, but every child wants to know that we can handle their big emotions and be a calming presence whenever they need us. 💗
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This is such a great visual of co-regulation. Of course sometimes your child won't want to be held and don't force it. But if we can stay calm, meet the feeling not the behaviour then co-regulation can happen. When we hold our child there is a physical change. Their nervous system will mirror ours. We just have to wait for the fire to go out.
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HT The Therapist Parent

23/01/2022

Our next 4 week block for baby massage & yoga is due to start Tuesday 8th February 10:30-11:30 😊
The courses are recommended from 6 weeks old and bring many benefits for Mum & Baby including promoting restful sleep.
The sessions focus on baby massage & reflexology with a little yoga, restorative time for Mummy and sensory play time for all.
I have 4 spaces left for this block so do get in touch to book.
Lots of love Rachel xx

17/01/2022

Love my essential oil diffuser from 🥰
Now I can enjoy my much loved essential oils on the go in my new car....
= no more getting lost ha!

16/01/2022

My Sunday NYRO order is now open 🥳
The winter sale has new lines added and remains open for just 4 more days....

Do take a look via the link in bio.
Offers include the beautiful winter wonderland essential oil and winter wonderland hand cream ❄️✨
My order closes Tuesday at 9:00 pm so do let me know what you need.
Lots of love Rachel xx