Peaceful Pregnancy in Dumfries and Galloway

14/03/2025

Over the next few weeks we are doing some preparation for labour and birth...last night we used yoga to help positioning and the question of head down left or right spine forward came up .Great question ! And the general answer is that if baby's spine is to the right side of your belly this usually involves baby having a straight back with a lifted chin. Left places the baby's back opposite your liver and encourages its spine to baby curl and tuck the chin which can help for a better birth. But it alldepends on your body, your baby so it's a general principle but using your third trimester to get baby into a good position is never going to be a bad thing. Hope that helps!

12/03/2025

I wish he had been in my labour room!!!!!

07/03/2025

This memory about leading free online pregnancy yoga during COVID popped up on my memories. Pregnancy yoga is the most rewarding thing to offer. 🙏
Shout out to all you Lockdown mammas!

24/02/2025

Have you got those annoying jumpy legs? Viparita Karani, also known as the "legs up the wall" pose, is a yoga pose that can be beneficial for pregnancy. It can help with back pain, swollen ankles, and tired legs.
Benefits include:
*Pain relief: Can help with muscle and joint pain, which is common during pregnancy
*Swelling: Can help reduce swelling in the ankles
*Water retention: Can help with water retention
*Blood flow: Can improve blood flow to the pelvic region, face, neck, and thorax
*Nervous system: Can help calm the nervous system
*Immune system: Can help boost the immune system.
And it could not be easier to do...
1. Sit next to a wall with one side of your body touching the wall
2.Roll onto your back with your legs up the wall
3.Bring your hands to your belly
4.Close your eyes and relax for a few minutes
Fab...BUT if you have blood pressure issues or glaucoma this should be avoided...

17/02/2025

Pregnancy yoga will be moving to a new time next month. From March we will be practicing in Studio 10 at the Wellness Centre from 7.45 til 9pm. This will be a larger room so space for more mammas and all my yoga equipment is there so lots of support. It will be beautiful to share the wisdom of yoga with you all
The next block is already full but if spaces come up would be delighted to keep a waiting list so get in touch...

20/01/2025

Words cannot express how wonderful it was to meet the 10 mammas-to-be at our first prenatal yoga practice in the wonderful space at the Wellbeing hub at Galloway House. I've missed this more than I knew !
It's good to be back!

30/12/2024

EDIT: This first pregnancy programme is now full. Watch this space for the next nlock coming soon.

Hi mammas! Everyone who contacted me about pregnancy yoga has been sent a message so check your inbox. There are only 10 mat spaces available so be quick

04/12/2024

********************ANNOUNCEMENT!**************************
*5 WEEK PREGANCY YOGA PROGRAMME COMING JANUARY 2025!
*If you are at least 14 weeks or have had your first scan and okayed it with your midwife you are able to join.
*Suitable for any stage in pregnancy.
*No previous knowledge or experience of yoga required.
* Limited spaces so register your interest now.
*More details to follow!

Am so excited to be offering pregnancy yoga again. Spread the word!!!! 😁🙏

11/11/2024

Hey mammas! Friends and family of mammas-to-be! Feeding your baby can support the development of a healthy digestive system. Jill Asher Breastfeeding is hosting am information session this Saturday. I would encourage all mammas-to-be to attend and just listen.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/antenatal-microbirth-class-tickets-1069094172449?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3iByGmjRkCZY8InWiRSmlNoK31Xr4pNvtVwW3oyMcLwSJptmQLwHFDWXU_aem_vHAXNgCQU5vFmu7SFe75yQ

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05/11/2024

I can highly recommend Rachel's postnatal classes. Good for new mums and for bubbas. And lead by someone who has been professionally trained. 🙏
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/djBjokmagob5BBrQ/

04/05/2024

Yoga mammas coming tomorrow to the Pregnancy Yoga sessions please read your Messenger message from me! 🙏