Calm Waters Hypnobirthing & Pregnancy Yoga

05/05/2026

Absolutely 💕

"Birth is about so much more than the wriggling of a tiny body out of a larger one.

When we birth, we don't just birth babies. We birth ourselves, we birth our families and we reshape our lives."

That's one of the most-quoted lines in my book, 'What's Right For Me? Making decisions in pregnancy and childbirth.'

Birth is a journey, and I wrote this book in the hope that it would help women and families to consider what is important for them on that journey.

I wanted to share some of the tools and ideas which can help point the way.

Because the modern world is complex. It's important that we understand how our culture shapes the different options that are available, and how our decisions are affected by the beliefs, experiences and perceptions of ourselves and others.

We need to understand how the idea of risk can affect us and how we can think about decisions clearly, even when things are happening quickly.

There is no one right way, and there's certainly no way that will work for everyone.

What's important is to take the time to ponder the options and decide what path to head on.

No-one can guarantee exactly where it will lead, and that's part of the experience of the journey of birth, but you can decide where you'll begin, who your companions will be and what you want to take with you.

Happy journeying.

If you'd like to find out more about the book, you can get all the details at https://www.sarawickham.com/me

04/05/2026

NO CLASS ON THE 5th May so I am sharing this link as a reminder of how to plan your birthing nest.

birthing environment has a big impact on how you birth. In one study, cats, who usually birth calmly when left alone, were placed in bright, clinical labs under observation. The result? The cats became distressed. Some struggled to give birth, some kittens were born in poor condition, and sadly some didn’t survive.The researchers concluded that cats aren’t good at giving birth... 🤷‍♀️But the truth is, the environment failed them. Just like animals, we need to feel safe, private, and unobserved to birth well.Take time to think about how you can create a calm, supportive space for your birth—where you feel secure, respected, and at ease. 🕯️✨

The Importance of Planning your Birthing Environment

25/04/2026

Tuesday's Pregnancy Yoga class is focus. Focusing the mind allows your body to do what it's perfectly designed to do, birth your baby, we will also discuss how your environment can aid this so you can soften, open and release. If you would like to join us just message me or email calmwaters@live.com

18/04/2026

I get asked a lot about perineal massage. Some research says it helps, some not so much. My advice would be try it, it doesn't cause harm and it helps you get acquainted with the muscles you need to relax in the birthing process. So why not give it a go This little video is a great tool to guide you through. https://youtu.be/0BwFKS9wLrM?si=xPiqjHLHAO7oaIzq

18/04/2026

This week's Calm Waters Pregnancy yoga is all about surge breathing. Using your breath to help you ride the wave of your contractions, release birthing hormones, reduce anxiety and keep baby oxygenated.
If you would like to join us in class just message or email calmwaters@live.com. Love yoga Love birth x

13/04/2026

10/04/2026

Pregnancy Yoga this week focuses on the prelabour warm up, what’s happening and having the patience to settle into your breath and not trying to rush the process. What you can do to pass the time and embracing the moment. Because impatience often leads to intervention — and patience opens the way.. Love yoga, love birth.
To join email calmwaters@live.com or message me

05/04/2026

HAPPY EASTER - Celebrating new life, new beginnings, new opportunities and the wonder of nature, love and forgiveness.

04/04/2026

🌸 Next Tuesday's Pregnancy Yoga – Focus: Patience 🌸
This week’s theme is Patience — one of the most powerful tools we can cultivate during pregnancy.
So often, impatience can lead to early interventions and set off a cascade of medical steps that might not have been necessary. But when we trust the process — unless there’s a good medical reason not to — our bodies and babies know the best time to begin birth.
In this Tuesday’s class, we’ll:
✨ Explore how to trust your body’s timing
✨ Practice staying grounded while waiting
✨ Move through gentle yoga and calming breathwork
Let’s make space for stillness, trust, and deep inner knowing. Your body was made for this. 🌿

28/03/2026

LETS GET BACK TO PRACTICE
'The way you view birth affects the way you actually birth' (Marie Mongan) The war of positivity over negativity is a battle that needs to be won to achieve the birth you and your baby deserves. The focus of Tuesday's Pregnancy Yoga class is the importance of positivity in pregnancy and labour, how it affects your baby and your birth. If you would like to join us message or email calmwaters@live.com