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Hi, I'm Em birth & Postnatal Doula, i teach Pregnancy & relaxation classes, HypnoBirthing antenatal birth preparation & postnatal & baby yoga.

I hold women retreats for Mumas & mumas-to-be. I'm a muma, a wifey & love our family quirky adventures!

09/01/2026

A beautiful afternoon spent connecting with Norfolk’s perinatal community 🤍✨

We met at the gorgeous SunFry , just on the outskirts of Norwich 🌿 — the perfect space to gather, share food 🥗, and slow down together.

Around the table were midwives 👩‍⚕️, doulas 🤱, hypnobirthing teachers 🌀, an acupuncturist 🌱, other birth professionals… and their babies too 👶💫
Because we’re not only supporting families — we’re all mothers walking this path together 💞

Norfolk really is something special 💚
A strong, supportive perinatal community rooted in care, collaboration, and connection ✨

So grateful for the conversations, the shared experiences, and the feeling of togetherness 🤍
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07/01/2026

✨ How can a smell help me in Labour?✨

This is the spray I use in every pregnancy yoga class 🌿

Not just because it smells beautiful — but because scent is a powerful way to support calm in pregnancy & labour.

Our sense of smell is closely linked to memory, emotion & relaxation.
By using the same scent regularly, your body begins to associate it with slowing down, breathing deeply and feeling safe 🤍

✨ Mio Yoga Room Spray✨
Lavender • Eucalyptus • Peppermint
💜 Lavender to calm and soften
🌿 Eucalyptus to support breath
🌱 Peppermint to refresh and focus

Over time, this becomes a sensory anchor — something you can return to in labour to help your nervous system settle and your body release oxytocin 🌊💙

It’s one of those gentle, simple HypnoBirthing tools that works quietly in the background… but can make a big difference.

💬 Have you thought about what scents help you relax?

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06/01/2026

✨ Pregnancy Yoga & Relaxation ✨
Back after a 3-week break and oh how I’ve missed this space 💜

There’s something so special about returning to the calm, cosy energy of the Ash Tree Yurt — a place to soften, breathe, move gently and truly be during pregnancy.

Pregnancy yoga isn’t just about stretching the body 🤍
It’s about:
• Connecting with your breath
• Supporting your changing body
• Creating space to relax your nervous system
• Building confidence for birth
• And finding community with other mums-to-be

🌿 Class details:
Monday – Ash Tree Yurt, Norwich
Wednesday – Willow Centre, Cringleford

✨ Suitable from 13 weeks – 40+
✨ No previous yoga experience needed
✨ Come exactly as you are

If you’re craving a pause in the week, a moment to reconnect with your body and baby, and a supportive space to prepare for birth — you are so welcome 🥰

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05/01/2026

🙋🏼‍♀️ You can finally say it…
“My baby is due this year!” ✨🤍
How does that feel?

Excited… nervous… calm… overwhelmed… all of it at once?

✨ 2026 ✨
This isn’t just the year you have a baby —
it’s the year you become parents 💫

🌿 Learning about labour and birth
🌿 Exploring where you want to give birth
🌿 Choosing who you want around you
🌿 Understanding your options and your rights
🌿 Caring for your body, your nervous system, and your mind
🌿 Preparing for the transition into parenthood, not just birth
Because education isn’t about control —
it’s about confidence.
And preparation isn’t about fear —
it’s about trusting your instincts 🤍
And the beautiful thing is — you don’t have to do this alone.

There is so much support out there 💞
From pregnancy yoga teachers, hypnobirthing teachers, doulas, private midwives, women’s health physios, and so many other incredible birth workers — Norfolk is full of knowledgeable, compassionate people ready to support you through pregnancy, birth, and becoming parents.
Pregnancy and birth can be filled with joy, connection, strength, and intuition when you feel informed, supported, and truly held.
If you’re feeling unsure, anxious, or simply curious — you are not alone.

And you don’t have to “just wing it” unless that truly feels right for you.

I support parents through:
✨ Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation
✨ Hypnobirthing tools
✨ Understanding physiological birth
✨ Building trust in your body and your instincts
✨ Gently preparing for life after birth too

If you’re ready to invest in yourself, your baby, and your journey into parenthood — I’d love to support you 💞

Say it again…
“My baby is due this year.” 👏✨

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28/12/2025

✨ Your body, your choices ✨

“Birth advice is only useful if you understand it — an opinion, even from your care provider, is not a fact and doesn’t replace your consent.”

Pregnancy and birth are full of advice, guidance, and “shoulds.” It can feel overwhelming — especially when everyone has an opinion. But true informed consent comes from understanding, not just following instructions.

Here’s what that can look like in practice:

💜Ask questions until you truly understand what’s being suggested.
✨Pause before agreeing — your body and your choices deserve space.
💜Research reputable sources alongside ✨your care team’s advice.
💜Trust your instincts; you know your body better than anyone else.

✨Remember, consent is ongoing. You can change your mind at any point — even during labour.

💜Your voice matters. Your body matters. Your choices matter.

✨ Take a breath. Ask. Understand. Then decide.

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10/12/2025

✨ Doula-ready with fresh new energy! ✨
Turned up 15 minutes early (as always!) — partly to make sure I’ve got the right address, partly because I love having those quiet moments to ground myself before a first doula chat.
A little breath… a little excitement… and a whole lot of passion for supporting a gorgeous couple who might choose me as their doula.

These first meetings are such a mix of joy, curiosity, and connection — and I adore them. 🤍
And honestly — huge love to couples who reach out for doula support. It takes awareness, courage, and a deep desire for a positive, supported birth experience. They’re already doing something amazing for themselves and their baby.💜

I’m now booking into 2026, with lots of enquiries coming in already. If you’re thinking about doula support, or even pregnancy yoga, antenatal preparation, HypnoBirthing tools, or anything in between, please do get in touch.

I currently have Doula availability in January, May, and beyond, and I’d love to support you on your journey. ✨

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30/11/2025

✨ Pregnancy Yoga: the calm, the comfort, and the “oh… that actually feels lovely” moments.
If you’ve swiped through the carousel, you’ll already know why these classes become the best part of the week for so many mums-to-be.

Pregnancy can feel full-on — your body’s changing, your mind’s busy, and baby thinks 2am is the perfect time for gymnastics 🙃
That’s exactly why this space exists.

These classes are your weekly pause button.
A moment to stretch, breathe and settle your nervous system.
A chance to tune into your baby and actually feel that quiet connection beneath all the noise.
And yes — we laugh, we wobble, we take breaks, we use cushions & block to make sure your super comfy 🥰🥰

If you’re looking for more comfort, calm and confidence in your pregnancy, I’d love to welcome you.

🌿 Mondays – The Ash Tree, Norwich
🌿 Wednesdays – The Willow Centre, Cringleford

Send me a message to book your space or ask anything at all.
Your mat is waiting 🫶🏼💜✨

19/11/2025

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS BABY YOGA PARTY! ✨🎄
Tuesday 23rd December | 12:30pm–2pm
Willow Centre, Cringleford | £12

Get ready for giggles, wriggles and all the festive feels! Join me for a cosy Christmas Baby Yoga Party packed with gentle baby yoga, super cute crafts, and a magical little gift for baby. And for Muma? Of course delicious CAKE + a drink… because you definitely deserve a festive treat!

And don’t forget… wear your favourite Christmas jumper! The brighter, sillier or sparklier, the better. ❤️✨

Spaces are limited, so book your spot and come make some Christmas memories with your little one!

🎅🏼🤶🏼

02/11/2025

Hey lovely people 👋

I’m Em (short for Emmeline) — 46, a proud Gen X gal and total 90s teen who still knows every word to every Spice Girls songs 😆🎶but was very much into Sleeper, Cranberries, Snoop & Cyprus hill!! 💜🤟🏼

I’ve always been a bit of a free spirit — school wasn’t really my jam (hello, dyslexia 👋) but creativity? That’s where I came alive. Art college, a degree in photography, and a backpacking adventure around the world with my best friend all shaped who I am today 🌍

Somewhere along the way, I fell head over heels for coffee, cake, and community ☕🍰 — opening my first business, Cherryleaf, where my love for people truly grew. Fast forward through motherhood (after a long fertility journey ❤️), a few cake clubs, storytelling jobs, and a whole lot of soul searching… and here I am — a yoga teacher and doula helping women find calm, confidence, and joy in birth 🌿

I’m also a proud wifey and mama to one amazing boy — the light of my world and my biggest teacher in love and patience 💕

I believe breath heals ✨
I believe in women 💪
I believe every birth matters 🤍
I definitely believe in cake 🍰

Now, my days are filled with movement, mindful moments, mamas, and the occasional brownie (because balance, right? 😉).

Here’s to cake, calm, and connection — my three favourite things 💫

01/11/2025

🌿 Pregnancy Yoga & Relaxation for Mamas-to-Be 🤍

Take a deep breath, slow down, and connect with your growing baby in a calm and supportive space 💫

Join me each week for pregnancy yoga and relaxation, blending gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness and hypnobirthing-inspired tools to help you feel strong, centred and confident as you prepare for birth.

Led by me, Em – a doula and pregnancy yoga teacher, each class weaves in learning about pregnancy, labour and birth, so you can deepen your understanding of your body and the incredible journey ahead.

✨ Monday evenings – Ash Tree Yurt, Norwich.
✨ Wednesday evenings – Willow Centre, Cringleford

Each session is a chance to release tension, feel empowered, and surround yourself with like-minded mums-to-be in a warm, welcoming community. We always finish with deep relaxation – time just for you to rest, restore, and reconnect. 🕯️

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
🌸 Link in bio to book your mat.

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+447737667245

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