The Midwives Circle and Wellness

09/08/2025

Birth is powerful — but so are you.

What do a balloon, a ping pong ball, and an expanding sphere have to do with birth?

Everything.

This simple model helps us explain how your uterus works during labour — and how your breathing, body, and mindset can make all the difference.

At The Midwives Circle Hypnobirthing Course, we go beyond fluffy affirmations.

You’ll get:

⭐️ Midwife-led education grounded in real physiology
⭐️ Evidence-based breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce fear, tension, and pain
⭐️ A personalised, supportive approach that puts you at the centre
⭐️ Ongoing access to expert support from practising midwives who genuinely care

If you’re pregnant and want to feel calm, informed, and confident about birth, this course is for you.

Join us in person at our beautiful wellness centre in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Includes partner prep, comfort and relief guide, and support with your birth plan.

Send us a message or click the link in our bio to book your space.

You can do this — and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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01/08/2025

Breastfeeding is powerful — and it’s a lot.

Did you know…

A breastfeeding parent can spend 1,800+ hours feeding their baby in the first year alone?

(That’s the equivalent of a full-time job — without days off, breaks, or holidays.)

It can burn up to 500 calories a day — your body is literally fuelling another human.

It’s not just feeding — it’s comfort, connection, calming, and care.

So if you’re tired, touched out, or wondering why your to-do list is untouched…

It’s because you’ve already done more than enough.

This World Breastfeeding Week, we see you.

We support you.

And we’re here for you — however you feed.

31/07/2025

Customer satisfaction is at the heart of our business and we love to hear from happy customers about their experience at The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre.

We were delighted to hear from Chloe about her positive experience at one of Katy’s acupuncture sessions:

“Katy was so lovely and welcoming. I came in for acupuncture after a recommendation and found it so relaxing and calming.

Katy explained everything she was doing and even put together a bottle of oil to take home.

I had such a wonderful experience and found everything she told me very helpful. Thank you so much.”

Thank you to all of our wonderful clients who take the time to give us their feedback as it makes our jobs even more rewarding and satisfying.

If you are interested in an acupuncture session or any of our other complementary therapies, please get in touch or visit our website: https://midwivescircleandwellness.co.uk/pregnancy/

31/07/2025

Relaunch of a campaign at our local trusts

31/07/2025

20 Years!
Infant Aquatics turns 20 this year – and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.
To every swimmer, every parent, every teacher - thank you for being part of our wonderful journey.
Here’s to the next chapter......

29/07/2025

Your birth, your space, your way

The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre proudly offer our Birth Space Box - a beautifully curated gift designed to support and empower birthing people as they prepare for labour and birth.

Each box includes:
• An acupressure comb to support comfort during contractions
• 12 affirmation cards to encourage calm and confidence
• Clip-on lights to help create a soothing birth environment
• A birth planning activity booklet — an interactive guide to explore your options and preferences

Whether you're gifting a loved one or preparing for your own birth, the Birth Space Box is a thoughtful, practical way to support a positive and empowered experience.

To order or find out more, contact us at hello@midwivescircleandwellness.co.uk

27/07/2025

26/07/2025

❤️

✨ Not quite my name in lights…but we’re getting closer!

🥰I couldn’t help but smile seeing my brand new Empowered Women’s Circle poster up at The Midwives Circle & Wellness Centre in Kettering this week.

❤️To have this offering physically rooted in a space filled with wisdom, care and healing and alongside so many incredible practitioners honestly means the world.

👑This community is one that truly holds women. A space where transformation, support, and sisterhood aren’t just words-they’re lived, felt and shared every day.

💖To be part of this growing circle of souls doing heart led work feels like such an honour.

🔮And now, The Empowered Women’s Circle has a home on the wall here too-calling in those ready to connect, reflect, release and rise.

💫 Meditation • Intuitive Guidance • Safe Connection • Soul-Led Support

🌀 Fortnightly on Wednesdays-7–9pm next one is on 6th August.
📍 The Midwives Circle & Wellness Centre, Kettering
💫 Meditation • Intuitive Guidance • Safe Connection • Soul-Led Support

😍This is your invitation to come exactly as you are and be held in a space of truth, warmth and growth.

🌈Limited spots each time–DM me or head to website to book.

25/07/2025

Please see feedback form for those who have accessed services to Kettering Maternity Services

We are continually looking at ways to improve our services...
Please spare a couple of minutes to answer our short survey. Thank you 😊🌟

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25/07/2025

The 20-week scan — also called the anomaly scan — is a detailed ultrasound offered to all pregnant people in the UK, usually between 18+0 and 20+6 weeks.

But what’s it really checking for?

This scan carefully examines your baby’s development, including:
• Brain and spine
• Heart and major blood vessels
• Kidneys, bladder, stomach
• Limbs, abdomen and face
• Placenta and amniotic fluid levels

It’s designed to screen for physical differences or conditions that may need more monitoring, treatment during pregnancy or after birth, or – in rare cases – prompt further discussions around options.

Can you find out the gender?
You can ask to find out the gender of your baby at this scan, but each hospital has its own policy on whether this is shared, and it’s not always possible depending on your baby’s position.

What if there are deviations from expected results?
If the sonographer sees something unexpected, you’ll usually be referred for a more detailed scan with a specialist. Remember: this doesn’t always mean something is wrong — sometimes, it's just to take a closer look.

Can you decline the scan?
Yes. This scan is entirely optional. You have the right to say no, to ask questions, or to accept parts of the scan and decline others. It’s your body, your baby, your choice.

You deserve time, support and space to understand what’s involved — including what may happen if something unexpected is found. If you're unsure or feeling anxious, talk to your midwife or a trusted antenatal educator.

We’re here to support you every step of the way with calm, evidence-based guidance that puts you at the centre.

23/07/2025

22/07/2025

At The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre, we offer midwife-led antenatal courses designed to empower and support you as you prepare for birth.

Our group antenatal courses, led by Katie at our welcoming centre, offer a friendly, interactive space to learn, ask questions, and build confidence.

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Our online antenatal course includes video modules, a downloadable handbook, a pain relief guide, and more — all designed with your journey in mind.

However, you choose to prepare, we’re here for you every step of the way.

Scan the QR code to learn more about our courses and how they can support a positive birth experience, or email us at hello@midwivescircleandwellness.co.uk.