Kathryn Lawrence - Pregnancy & Postnatal Edinburgh

15/10/2024

With love to all bereaved parents and in memory of all the babies who are loved and missed every day. I’m joining the this to help raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss and also taking time to remember the babies held in our hearts instead of our arms

10/01/2024

Hello 2024! Who’s with me? I’m not really a resolution fan but if there’s ever one I can get on board with, its looking after ourselves better 💛 It’s one of the things I’ve found the hardest since having children, and wanting to give my all to them. So here’s to looking after ourselves, being around people who care, supporting and encouraging each other to not be bottom of the list anymore!

If you have wee one(s) already you might be able to relate to this. And for everyone getting ready to welcome a baby 2024 is going to be an extra special year! And probably a bit of a rollercoaster too:) Self care strategies when you have a baby are definitely needed, but just as important is community care; the support network and community you have around you. That support is everything when you have a baby.

If education, being informed, feeling confident and supported are all on your list then you are in the right place. From weekly antenatal classes, birth and parenting workshops to baby massage, and baby & toddler yoga you will find all of the above and more with me. Plus I’ve got to say, the loveliest group of new mums and dads too.

At a time when everyone is being encouraged to make resolutions and reinvent themselves we are going to be focusing on what we need, having the tools to look after ourselves and each other as well as meeting the needs of our wee ones. It doesn’t have to be one or the other!

If you are pregnant, take a look at my weekly Birthing pregnancy class to help you learn, relax and prepare as well as meeting the community you need. We’re here for you 💛 and if you are looking for a supportive place to learn new skills with your baby and meet others then come and join Tinies, Wrigglers or Cruisers for a weekly dose of support, learning and fun!

https://bookwhen.com/kathrynlawrenceperinatal

23/12/2023

So much festive fun and happy faces at classes this month! It’s been another incredible year of learning, kindness and community support, and I want to say a huge thank you to everyone that has attended my antenatal and baby classes this year for making them so special!

Some of our older ‘daisy babies’ have turned 10 this year and I’m feeling so grateful to be celebrating a decade of teaching classes and supporting families. Birthing classes and workshops and Tinies, Wrigglers and Cruisers are all open and ready for you to join in January, come and find the village that you need for you and your wee one!

Wishing you all a magical Christmas and holiday period and I can’t wait to do it all again in 2024! Kathryn x

27/11/2023

Oh my! This wee beaut was so snoozy after class, and I’ve got to say that it is one of my favourite bits of my job. Bumps becoming babies, coming back to class as babes in arms to laughing, clapping and toddling their way out the door. And all the while the strongest bonds and friendships are being made, groups cemented together by the beautiful messiness of it all. The most incredible kindness, celebrating the highs, lows, milestones and all the moments of that first year. That kind of community care is worth it’s weight in gold and you will find it here in abundance. Lay the foundations at my Birthing antenatal classes and workshops and then carry on the story at Baby, with Tinies, Wrigglers and Cruisers. I will be there to support you every step of the way, oh and did I mention… I’m also available for baby cuddles

15/10/2023

I’m taking part in the Wave of Light this evening, remembering all the babies that could not stay and sending so much love to bereaved parents, friends and families this evening 💖💙

30/07/2023

E N D O F A N E R A

So it’s goodbye Daisy! Since training with the Daisy Foundation in 2013 (back when it was Lazy Daisy) I have supported thousands of parents and their babies through pregnancy and the early months of parenthood. I’ve been (and of course still am) so proud of our community that has grown over the last decade and how you have, and continue, to support each other.

Many of you may have already heard the news that the Daisy Foundation is ceasing trading as of August this year and may be wondering what that means for your classes in Edinburgh..

The good news is not a lot is changing! I will still be teaching antenatal classes and workshops (Birthing weekly antenatal classes, Active Birth and Newborn Calm and Care Workshops) alongside my regular weekly baby classes, Tinies, Wrigglers and Cruisers. It does mean another new booking system (link in bio!) and email, and that you can tag and find me online as Kathryn Lawrence - Pregnancy & Postnatal Edinburgh - other than that you’ll be glad to know that everything continues as normal.

I am, as ever, always thankful for everyone’s support of my business and would be so grateful if you could continue to like, share and recommend my classes using the tag to help people looking for ‘daisy’ to find me.

After a wee break over the summer to be with family I’m so looking forward to classes restarting next month and can’t wait to see lots of you soon!

So it’s the end of a chapter and I’m sad to say bye to daisy, but I’m so happy to continue providing support to parents and know that the classes you know and love will still be there for you when you need them. With love and thanks, Kathryn

Kin Collective Edinburgh Birth and Baby

05/05/2023

Three years… feels like forever ago. But a little reminder to everyone that was pregnant or had a baby then - we’ll never forget how hard it was. The message is still the same today: YOU ARE AMAZING!

19/04/2023

Can you help Simpsons Special Care Babies? Info on how to donate below:

*HELP NEEDED* The Simpson Neonatal Unit is again looking for donations of new or good used condition baby wraps from the Scottish baby box. This request is dual purpose - some will be used to teach the neonatal team how to use them safely for all babies, but especially the smaller babies. This will enable the staff to support the parents in using these safely and earlier, resulting in better bonding between the parents and baby.

Others will be sent to the Gaza Strip for one of the neonatal team to take with them on a medical aid project to plan improvements to the NNU in Gaza and complete teaching with the Neonatal Therapists there. We know that in developing health care systems, kangaroo care can significantly reduce death and improves outcomes for premature babies so these slings would be invaluable.

If you have one to donate, please mark it for attention of Fiona McKeown at the therapies reception RHCYP

Your help, as always, is very much appreciated 💜

19/04/2023

All Things Baby by John Lewis Edinburgh is happening next week!

I’ll be there, along with some of my colleagues and some fab local organisations for a relaxed and informative evening of talks, demonstrations, Q&As and more from the John Lewis Nursery Team.

If you are pregnant grab your spot now and come and say hi next week! Kathryn x

Book using the link below or booking link in stories:
https://experiences.johnlewis.com/events/all-things-baby-evening-5-596899842497