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Nurse, Midwife, Hypnobirthing Teacher & Complementary Therapist for Pregnancy & Women's Health. Northallerton. Scar therapy.

Empowering women to take charge of their wellbeing, menstrual health, pregnancy, menopause & beyond.

11/04/2026

‘The overhang’, ‘the pooch’, ‘the shelf’, which the area in the lower tummy is often referred to as, is one of the main concerns women have with their C Section scars. It can cause lack of confidence and self consciousness.

It is formed due to tight adhesions under the scar when the incision site and all its layers have been stitched back together. This can cause the skin above to hang over, leading to the appearance of a shelf. When pregnant, the skin has more laxity and it cannot just snap back to normal again! However, this can contribute also unfortunately.

Additionally, abdominal muscle separation, otherwise known as diastasis recti can also add to the overhang appearance.

Scar mobilisation through massage, and the use of medical grade silicone to hydrate can considerably help heal scars more quickly and effectively. The idea is to loosen the scar from the underlying tissues, therefore preventing the skin from hanging over.

Can you see how much the scar is being mobilised in this video? Get in touch if you want to know more about how scar therapy can help improve your scar

Aimee x

23/03/2026

This C section scar is 7 weeks old and look at the improvement approximately 40 mins of simple scar massage techniques and Alhydran cream has made already.

This lovely mama is going home with ScarBan C Section Silicone dressing and Alhydran moisture regulating cream to continue her scar therapy journey 🫶 She also has a rehab plan or self scar massage and further advice.

This initial assessment and therapy is suitable from 6 weeks, but it’s also never too late to start, especially if a scar is causing you issues such as pain, pulling, itchiness, numbness, or you want to improve the colour, thickness and flatness.

Get in touch if I can help you with a scar 🤩

22/03/2026

Some recent feedback following ‘The Meno Massage’ 🫶

If you’ve ever wondered why you sleep so well following a restorative massage, it’s because massage activates the parasympathetic nervous system (your ‘rest and digest’) which reduces stress related cortisol levels, whilst boosting dopamine (feel good neurotransmitter) levels and serotonin. Serotonin in turn produces melatonin which helps regulate sleep and wake cycles.

Regular massages can help improve long term sleep quality and reset your body’s internal clock.

07/03/2026

By the time you hit your 40’s or 50’s you’ve usually learnt the hard way about what you deem your non negotiables to be. Lots of things for me were leading to burnout, frustration & basically chaos. To protect my health and balance, I:

1. Workout at least 4 times a week. Classes seem to work best for me as there is always one that fits around my shifts. I ensure I do a mixture of lifting weights for strength and cardio for my heart health.

2. Eat as balanced diet as I can. I don’t calorie count but if I want to trim down a bit I get myself in a calorie deficit. Prioritising protein is a must. I use Gousto to meal prep which I find invaluable to make my life easy. I can see all the macros in what I choose.

3. My Oura ring is one of the best presents I have ever had. I’m slightly obsessed with it. I have learnt so much more about myself and what my body needs, down to sleep, movement and restorative time. I can closely track my cycle and work with it not against it.

4. I take a few supplements but the one I’m most consistent with is collagen. I find it easiest to drink in a matcha latte made with the coffee machine. I have tried numerous brands and don’t particularly have a preference, but the match I like best is Rheal as it also has lions mane and ashwagandha in to help with hormone health.

5. A huge non-negotiable is drinking 2-3 litres of water a day. I have found a hydration sachet makes this easier and more palatable. I like humantra as they don’t have that salty taste some electrolytes do.

I probs have loads more non negotiables! I carve out time for a 4-6 weekly massage or restorative treatment. This helps with aches and pains but also resets my nervous system.

I have learnt to say no more and this has made me become more resilient. I don’t take anywhere near as much bu****it as I once did!

I have realised how much night shift plays havoc with my health, sleep, relationships. They are not for the faint hearted, but in many ways make my work and family life easier!

What are your non negotiables?

28/02/2026

This client has mild oedema of the legs and just 10 minutes of MLD helped move the accumulated fluid and other byproducts back into circulation.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage aims to support the body’s natural ability to filter and remove waste, reduce inflammation, whilst easing symptoms of conditions that cause fluid retention.

MLD is ideal post surgery to help recovery, managing oedema and lymphoedema, and supporting with chronic conditions that affect the lymphatic system.

Depending on your history and symptoms depends on how much time is spent on specific areas in the body and also the method of MLD used.

MLD is easily booked via the online booking system, link in bio. Aimee 🤎

25/02/2026

You might think it’s not worth having a plan, but in my honest opinion as a midwife, I love it when there is a birth plan / preferences. I say PREFERENCES as it is less of a plan, and those preferences can be adapted to a lot of different scenarios in birth. No sense of failure!

It actually makes your midwife’s job a lot easier as they know what you want (and do not want) from the get go, which develops understanding, respect and rapport quickly.

My mantra is that it is the process of doing the birth preferences together as parents to be that is the most important part, so you are both aware of your options and non-negotiables, and your partner can advocate for your choices. You are more likely to have a positive birth experience out of it.

My top tip ~ if you have electronic notes like many do now, physically print out your preference list and give it to your care provider in labour. Clear, concise and easy!

I offer Midwife-led Hypnobirthing and birth prep sessions for expectant parents in a 1:1 setting. Feel free to ask me any questions and have a look what it’s all about in my website

Aimee x

23/02/2026

MLD can reduce lethargy, pain, swelling and bloating. It can accelerate a post op recovery as well as postpartum recovery, aid a weight loss journey, enhance immune function and reduce water retention, as well as whole host of other ailments.

So whilst Manual Lymphatic Drainage may not solve all of your problems, it can certainly help you feel like yourself again 🫶

What are you waiting for, give it a try. Drop me a DM if you are unsure of what to book.

13/02/2026

It’s a privilege to be a trusted person in someone’s pregnancy journey, whether that’s with Hypnobirthing, or pregnancy treatments, or both 🫶

Did you know I offer an ‘ultimate package’:
1:1 Hypnobirthing Masterclass
1 x pregnancy massage
1 x reflex zone therapy
3 x prepare for birth treatments (week 37, 38 & 39)
1 x postnatal treatment (and a chance to catch up)

If this is something you’d love to invest in during pregnancy just drop me a message to discuss 🤍

10/02/2026

Ladies…make sure they see this post 😉
Massage over flowers. Chill over chocolates.

09/02/2026

Just some of the offerings here at WomanKind Holistic Health 🫶

07/02/2026

🤰Sciatica? Back pain? Hip pain? Pelvic girdle pain? These are some of the most common pregnancy ailments women seek me to relieve. Hormones in pregnancy, a shift in your center of gravity, the weight and strain of a growing baby resulting in postural changes, are some of the reasons for increased discomfort. After putting together many bespoke treatments for back, hip and PGP, this treatment is a winning combination of wonderful therapies.

🤎Seated aromatherapy back and hip massage with essential oils chosen to ease muscular pain and tension and reduce inflammation.

🤎 Reflex Zone Therapy (reflexology) specifically targeting problem areas such as the spine zone, symphysis p***s zones, sacroiliac joint and the sciatic nerve. This is followed by an aromatherapy foot massage to use more of the therapeutic pain relieving essential oil blend

Easily booked via my online booking system on the website

23/10/2025

🪬List of services - with the new addition of Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Optimising health and wellbeing for women through all life stages, including menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, birth, menopause, beyond, and scar healing.

Nurse and midwife-led services based in Northallerton, welcoming women from all surrounding areas to my beautiful space.

Easy online booking system. Feel free to look around my website to see how I can help you♀️

Address

48 High Street
Northallerton
DL78EQ

Telephone

+447734819596

Website

http://womankindholistichealth.co.uk/

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