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Birth Body Breath with Kim, Hanham Community Centre, Kingswood (2025)

17/10/2025

✨️ IT’S ALL JUST A PHASE ✨️

Is this the worst...or best...affirmation ever?

Hearing 'it's all just a phase' can feel so dismissive at times. It's not too far removed from the ultimate classic 'Enjoy it! It doesn't last forever!' (Definitely don't say this to new parents)

But for me, this is the best, or at least truest, affirmation. It got me through some tough times! It gave me perspective when things were hard... it wouldn't always look this way.

I've been reminded just how true 'it's all just a phase' is again this week...

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My energetic umbilical cord has been stretched to new lengths this week as Eadie has headed off on school camp. 2 nights away, making her own memories, without us there. Crazy.

That thickness of the newborn fog was indeed a phase. The challenges between then and now...also all just phases. We've moved through them all and now in to a new phase of growing independence. Crazy 🤯

Being a parent really does show the passage of time like nothing else.

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You will have to do hard things as a parent. Hard things like making your own decisions in your pregnancy. Hard things like getting up in the night, when you really don't want to. Hard things like watching your child move away from you. But you can get through them. Phases pass and morph in to new ones.

'It's all just a phase' might be the thing you need to hear today.
Kim ❤️

15/10/2025

🤔 SOMETHING MISSING? 🤔

I'm not in to Midwife bashing. This post is not that.

It's about YOU. What you hoped for in your pregnancy...and what you're actually experiencing.

If you feel disappointed, frustrated or lost..? That's your intuition talking.

Because you know (we all know) this isn't what pregnancy care should really look like.

Does this situation sound familiar to you? Read to the end to find out what can you do about it...

I'm here to support your whole-being wellness through pregnancy, birth and beyond. DM to explore working with me.

Kim ❤️

13/10/2025

❤️ DOULA-ING ❤️

I have the best clients 😍

Booking in to 2026... possibly space to squeeze one more in 2025!

DM to connect and explore doula support. Your wellness matters...more than you might yet know!

Kim ❤️

10/10/2025

🌸BIRTH AFFIRMATION 🌸

I love sharing this affirmation in pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing. It always cracks a smile!

My favourite affirmations are ones rooted strongly in truth...but also make you feel good 😊

Women often fear tearing in birth or wonder quite how a human can fit through their fanny...when you think about birth it can feel pretty miraculous right?! So listen to what you are telling yourself. Don't focus on the squash, focus on the SPACE!

Remind yourself your body can do it, is designed for it, and can adapt to the situation...just like a p***s can! Most of us don't doubt p***ses work so why doubt vaginas would?!

Drop me a ❤️ or 🤣 if this one connects with you!

I'm Kim, here to support you as you find your way to your dream birth. DM me to connect.

Kim ❤️

07/10/2025

🫣 URGH 🫣

Have you heard this?

This is such an awful thing to say to someone at the end of pregnancy. Not least, because it just is NOT true.

I don't know if obstetricians say this because they've totally lost touch with reality (and nature!) in their role, or if they are actively trying to frighten and coerce you...

But I do know, they are actually saying it to pregnant people.

Tell me - have you heard this? Or something else you know to be an actual lie?

Luckily, you know you are the one in charge of your body and your birth, so this won't knock your confidence 💪

DM to explore doula support.

Kim ❤️

02/10/2025

🤱 BYE BYE B**B GROUP 🤱

This Monday was my last running the Staple Hill Breastfeeding Support group. I've been in this role here for the past 18 months. In that time, I'd guess we've supported over 300 mothers at this one group alone. And that’s just one location — with groups also running in Patchway, Yate, Hanham, Cadbury Heath, and more across Bristol City, the collective impact of breastfeeding peer support is enormous.

Just imagine how many women are getting closer to (or surpassing!) their breastfeeding goals because of the amazing women who volunteer their time as peer supporters. How many babies are getting human milk, tailored to their exact needs, due to these groups.
These groups are special places, and I've been proud to be a part of them.

A hard truth though. As amazing as all our volunteers are, I hope I'll see a day when breastfeeding support is funded appropriately. When women are paid for the time and expertise they share in this role, not expected just to do it because they love it.

If you're not sure what I'm moaning about here...let's put the shoe on the other foot, or more specifically, the other gender. Can you imagine a world in which men with erectile dysfunction were referred to peer support groups? Sitting in a circle, chatting with other men who’ve had similar issues, getting advice, tips, and signposting... And those peer supporters doing it all for free. It wouldn't happen, would it?!

Breastfeeding support is healthcare. It has proven and profound long-term health impacts for both babies and mothers. It deserves the same respect, funding, and visibility as any other healthcare service.

There's lots that'll have to shift for this to happen... but first up, he could be paying women for the work they do.

It's time for me to move on and make more space for all my lovely doula clients, but I'm planning to dip in to breastfeeding peer support every now and again still (despite my political frustrations!) because the impact is huge. Every breastfed baby and every breastfeeding mother matters.

Kim ❤️

01/10/2025

❤️ DOULAS ❤️

There's been some chat in birthy circles recently about doulas being 'regulated'.

This just isn't a thing.

Though there are many concerning things in the world, especially for women and minoritised groups, we're still fairly far away from The Handmaid's Tale being a real deal. Women are allowed to talk to each other.

This is what a doula does. Not 'pretend to be a midwife'.

🧠 I share women's wisdom.
💪 I share what women are capable of - from my experience and what I have witnessed (and an understanding of basic biology!)
🔥 I share my confidence in you - your body, your power to make your own decisions, your baby.
👭 I get to know you. I ask what's important to you.
❤️ I become the familiar face - the one you know is on your team, even when the time for chat has passed.

These are not things that need regulating, or even can be.

Doulas are simply, and completely, there for other women.

DM if you're exploring doula support
Kim ❤️

P.s. doulas also support people who prefer to identify as birthing people, and birth partners!

29/09/2025

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26/09/2025

🍂 CONNECT WITH NATURE 🍂

Connecting back to nature is so powerful in your pregnancy, each season offers it's own lessons.

It was Autumn Equinox at the beginning of the week, and the hours of light and dark were equally balanced once again... So it seems a good time to reflect on balance in your own life!

Look back to the Spring Equinox and notice what's shifted and changed for you. If you're pregnant (or now have a little baby!) it's probably quite a lot! What's going well? What's feeling tough?

Here's your opportunity to shift the balance in your favour again - what do you need more of as we head in to Autumn and towards the darker nights?

Join me at Pregnancy yoga, and post natal yoga to bring some balance back in your life!
Kim ❤️

24/09/2025

🔥 PREGNANCY TIP 🔥

My top tip is... don't get info from Donald Trump in your pregnancy 😂

Frankly, if you're on my page I really doubt you are, but it's too easy a post to miss!

So much to say about this week's birthy headlines, but in short:

💊 Paracetamol in pregnancy isn't linked to Autism.

♥️ Autistic people aren't a problem to be eradicated.

👩‍⚕️ If you are poorly in pregnancy, you are allowed to look after YOURSELF still. In fact, it's vital for your baby that you do, as well as sensible for yourself. Contact your doctor, midwife or pharmacist if you need support.

❌️ Don't listen to Donald Trump.

Other people's info to ignore includes:
🐖 Mummy Pig
🖥 mainstream media in all formats
👴 your 50 year old male colleagues
👵 anyone who stops you in the supermarket

And my usual suggestion instead, spend more time listening to:
✔️Your body
✔️Your baby
✔️Your intuition

Kim ♥️

19/09/2025

🥳 IT'S MY BIRTHDAY 🥳

Today marks 43 trips round the sun. And I think 42-43 has been my favourite yet 🥳🥂🎂

What a year it's been. Impromptu adventures, shamanic drumming, sunsets and moon journaling... and I get to do a job I love so much it doesn't feel like a job!

I've walked alongside the most incredible women and parents. Whether I see you for yoga each week or whether I work more closely with you through my doula work, I am so grateful to each and every one of you for choosing me to share in a part of your journey.

⭐️ My birthday wish... ⭐️

Honestly, is that you get a birth experience that makes you feel like the powerful, amazing, incredible human you are.

Why do I want this? Because it matters. Our birth experience (and more!) has been distorted by patriarchy, but I know YOU matter. Every birth matters.

Your birth story is one you'll carry for the rest of your life - you deserve for it to be a positive one, where you were heard, respected and held in love.

Mothers have the power to change the world, and there are a lot of things that do need to change in this crazy world. How we birth is the start of it.

YOUR well-being is the key. When you are well, your baby is well. The whole family unit is well. And I believe the ripple of effect of this does have the power to change the whole world!

🎂 Celebrate with me? 🎂

If you want to share my birthday celebrations, there's only one gift I'd love from you...if you have worked with me in any of my offerings and it's had an impact, I'd love to hear about it!

Whether you had a positive birth experience after weeks of pregnancy yoga or whether you found something useful on my instagram...nothing is too big or small.

The best gift is to know my passion for this work is having an impact on YOU and helping more people remember that women are incredible.

Pop a comment on this post, DM or head to my Google pages - links in bio!

I've built a life and a business I love so completely...and you all make it happen by putting your trust in me.

Peace on Earth begins with birth! ✌️🌍💖
Kim ❤️

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