Suffolk Mum and Baby Hub

18/05/2025

A Monday message just for you ♥️

24/04/2025

PREGNANT LADIEEEEES…..this one is for you! ♥️

and are hosting the first event and were SO excited!!

What you get…

💫 Brunch/lunch and a drink
💫 Goody Bag
💫 Chance to meet other new mums to be in your local area
💫 Pregnancy and birth support from not 1 but 2 experienced birth workers so you can come with all your questions about pregnancy, birth and beyond!
💫….and SO much more …

We are so excited to be creating this beautiful event, where you will go away feeling empowered, connected, calm and excited for your journey ahead 💕

➡️Booking link in bio ⬅️

£22 per person

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24/04/2025

You’re doing so much already — growing a whole human, holding all the thoughts, making all the plans.

But who’s holding you?

This antenatal lunch is your space to pause. To feel looked after. To meet other mums-to-be who get it. You’ll be joined by two warm, experienced experts (and a table full of beautiful food) — no pressure, just connection.

Whether you’re 20 weeks or almost there, this is your invitation to come as you are, ask what’s on your mind, and maybe even find your village.

There are only a few seats, because we’re keeping it close, intentional, real. One might have your name on it.

♥️link in bio to book♥️

Date: Saturday 7th June
Time: 11.30-1.30
Cost: £22 per ticket
Venue: (in the Nook)
Hosts:

24/04/2025

Want to know a little more about how can support your journey through parenthood…specifically working with babies 6 months plus 😴

24/04/2025

Welcome Nina (yes we have another Nina 🥰)

“Hello, I’m Nina, an Infant sleep consultant.

After becoming a mum in 2015 I quickly became aware of how much sleep impacted on my whole family. I then had two more children and they were infants during lockdown. As you may recall yourself it was an awful time to get out and find help.

I was home schooling my 4 year old, whilst caring for my 18 month old who was diagnosed with Autism, as well as a new born. I finally reached out to a Sleep consultant and this is where our lives changed.

I started to become myself again and had more time for socialising and finally felt rested. This is the biggest driver for why I trained as a Sleep Consultant.
Helping others is my biggest passion and so I also work part time supporting children with complex needs.”

24/04/2025

Because peace of mind is priceless.

Join for a relaxed, practical Baby First Aid session designed especially for new and expectant parents.

Learn how to stay calm and confident in those “just in case” moments—from bumps to breathing. You’ve got this, and has got you.

Knowledge is power—and peace 💫

24/04/2025

Whether you’re expecting or have just welcomed your little one, it’s so important to take care of you.

Pregnancy massage can be a soothing treat during your second and third trimester, while a New Mummy MOT is ideal from around 6 weeks postpartum to help you reconnect with your body. Ready to rebuild your strength gently? Postnatal Pilates is a beautiful way to begin—safe, supportive, and designed just for new mums.”

💕Get in touch with to book in and nurture you 💕

13/03/2025

Introducing Chloe…

“Hi I’m Chloe, I am the owner and class leader of Baby Sensory Ipswich.

After completing my training in 2023 I have been running classs in Ipswich, Kesgrave and Trimley st Mary for newborns up to 13 months. I attended Baby Sensory with my two little boys and when the opportunity came up to be the owner and class leader I couldn’t wait to get started!

I love meeting hundreds of families every year and bringing the joys of Baby Sensory classes! The classes are baby development. Classes created with over 40 years research, they are so much more than your average class!

Baby Sensory activities offer a range of benefits for a baby’s overall development and well-being, making them a valuable addition to a baby’s daily routine., every class that you attend over your little one’s first year will be a different theme and with different activities!”

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08/03/2025

✨Happy International Woman’s Day ✨

07/02/2025

A wonderful resource for parents

One of the younger members of our team, snuggled up on Mummy, having fallen asleep at the breast, just as nature intended 💜

07/02/2025

Hi! It's Nina here helping you to understand more about Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Do you feel a bulge, heaviness or feel like you are sitting on a ball in the pelvic area? What should you do? There is help for you! Here are some things to get you started:

See your GP/gynaecologist/women's health practitioner (me!)

Not all prolapses are the same. They can vary based on which organ is descending and how far it has descended (grade):

Cystocele: The bladder falls backward into the front va**nal wall, the most common type of prolapse

Urethrocele: A prolapse of the urethra (the tube that carries urine)
Uterine prolapse: A prolapse of the uterus

Vaginal vault prolapse: prolapse of the va**na

Enterocele: Small bowel prolapse

Rectocele: the re**um falls forward into the back va**nal wall

Prolapse will also be graded based on how far the organ has fallen
See a Pelvic Floor Therapist

Ask your doctor for a referral to pelvic floor therapy, Make an appointment with me, Nina Parnham for a discovery call. Pelvic floor therapy can rebuild and restore pelvic floor strength and function.

Breathe!
Holding your breath will create extra pressure in the abdomen, which will encourage your organs to migrate further south. Practice deep breathing on a regular basis and also exhale with movement.

Exhale with Movement
Do not hold your breath while you move. Try exhaling with the following activities:
Transitioning from lying down to sitting up
Transitioning from sitting to standing
While lifting anything (baby, groceries)
While pushing anything (strollers, wheelie bin, shovelling)
While bending over to empty the dishwasher, take out laundry, weeding your garden
Putting on your socks, shoes and pants
Getting out of the car
During exercise
Reaching overhead

Deep Breathing
Practice breathing exercises whenever you can! Stuck in traffic? Breathe! Waiting in line at the grocery store? Breathe! Frustrated with someone? Breathe! Try to practice deep breathing at least 3-4 times a day at first, and it will naturally become a tool your body uses to discharge stress and tension.

Relax shoulders and upper chest
Take a slow, deep breath in through the nose to fill the lungs fully
Hold the breath for 2-3 seconds
Breathe out slowly through the mouth, as if gently blowing on a candle

Stop Straining in the Bathroom
Constantly straining to make a bowel movement or to empty your bladder in a hurry is not only pushing your waste out, it is also pushing your organs downward.

Take your time and visualise the pelvic floor getting soft and heavy. Deep breathing, when done correctly, is much more efficient at emptying the bladder and bowel than straining and pushing.

Always sit on the toilet seat. No hovering!
Feet firmly planted on a step stool
Legs are separated to hip width’s distance or wider, elbows resting on thighs
Lean forward with your knees higher than your hips
Allow belly to get soft, floppy, and relaxed
Stay relaxed on the toilet; relax your breathing and practice deep breathing exercise as outlined above.
Allow yourself time. Don’t rush.

Taking the time to make these small changes throughout your day will reduce the pressure on your prolapse. Again, don’t freak out and set up an appointment with me to get you back to doing the things you love, symptom free. https://ninaparnham.com/?s=mot