Yemaya - Birth, Baby & Wellbeing

01/02/2026

If you're expecting a baby in 2026 book now for Active Birthing classes!

These holistic classes will prepare your body and mind for labour, give you all the information you need to make informed choices about your care and leave you feeling relaxed and confident as you step into motherhood 💜

Each 1.5hr class includes:

✨️ Gentle yoga based movements and positions to use in pregnancy and labour
✨️ Breathing techniques to help you through your contractions
✨️ Evidence based information about your options and choices in labour
✨️ Guided relaxation using elements of hypnobirthing to relax body and mind
✨️ Time to chat with other mums-to-be
✨️ Private Whatsapp group to support each other

Not sure about committing to a full term? Try the classes for just £10 at our special taster sessions!

If you'd like to do a class with your birth partner you can also book The Birth Preparation Course or the Birth & Baby workshop 🫶

For more information contact Kate at kate@yemayabirthandbaby.co.uk or go to www.yemayabirthandbaby.co.uk

30/01/2026

It's so important to know all the facts before making a decision about any intervention 👇

Membrane sweeping is a form of induction of labour.

A membrane sweep is also called a stretch and sweep, or sometimes just "a sweep."

It's an intervention that you may be offered towards the end of pregnancy.

As with all interventions, it's up to you whether you have it or not.

How does it work? A midwife or doctor will, while doing a vaginal examination, sweep a finger around and/or within the opening of your cervix (the lowest part of your womb).

As with all interventions, there are pros and cons. Membrane sweeping can cause pain, discomfort, bleeding and infection.

We don't really know if it works. Some studies show it may work. Others don't. The evidence is of low quality.

It is always a good idea to get informed
before you decide what's right for you.

If you'd like to know more, there's a blog post on membrane sweeping on www.sarawickham.com

It's called "What is a stretch and sweep?" and you can find it at https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/what-is-a-stretch-and-sweep/

In it, I explain more about membrane sweeping, the pros and cons and some of the things you might want to know before you decide whether or not it's right for you.

I hope it helps.

28/01/2026

💜 WRIGGLERS BABY YOGA! 💜

New term starts on Tues 24th February at 10.30am at The Stay & Play Hub

💜 Baby yoga
💜 Sensory play
💜 Rhyme, rhythm and storytelling
💜 What's In The Box!
💜 Dressing up and photos
💜 Magic Tambourine!
💜 Lots of time to chat with other mums
💜 Small, friendly, inclusive groups

Themes include Fairy 🧚‍♀️ Monkey 🐒 Narwhal 🌊 Lamb 🐑 Teddy 🧸 and our Easter Special! 🐣

Book now!

27/01/2026

Barry embracing his feminine side for the Unicorn theme in Wrigglers this week! 🦄

26/01/2026

If you're expecting a baby in 2026 book now for Active Birthing classes!

These holistic classes will prepare your body and mind for labour, give you all the information you need to make informed choices about your care and leave you feeling relaxed and confident as you step into motherhood 💜

Each 1.5hr class includes:

✨️ Gentle yoga based movements and positions to use in pregnancy and labour
✨️ Breathing techniques to help you through your contractions
✨️ Evidence based information about your options and choices in labour
✨️ Guided relaxation using elements of hypnobirthing to relax body and mind
✨️ Time to chat with other mums-to-be
✨️ Private Whatsapp group to support each other

Not sure about committing to a full term? Try the classes for just £10 at our special taster sessions!

If you'd like to do a class with your birth partner you can also book The Birth Preparation Course or the Birth & Baby workshop 🫶

For more information contact Kate at kate@yemayabirthandbaby.co.uk or go to www.yemayabirthandbaby.co.uk

21/01/2026

Just reposting this for anyone coming to (or thinking about coming to!) my Active Birthing classes 😊

15/01/2026

Another term of Active Birthing came to an end this week so that means it's time to get ready for another one to start next week!

✨️ Gentle yoga movement
✨️ Breathing techniques
✨️ Active birth education
✨️ Relaxation & Hypnobirthing
✨️ Connection with other mums-to-be
✨️ Private class WhatsApp group

Just £75 for a six week term or try a £10 taster session!

Just a few spaces left so join us now! 👇

13/01/2026

On a daily basis... 🤣

12/01/2026

Bring the magic of our Wrigglers classes home with a bag of sensory toys for your baby!

All items come in a drawstring bag with a personalised wooden heart 💜

11/01/2026

This afternoon we escaped the wind and rain and I welcomed 4 couples in for our Reunion/Baby Massage session 🫶

The mums had all attended Active Birthing classes together so it was lovely for them to catch up with partners and babies in tow and share their parenting experiences so far.

We also treated the babies to some tummy and leg massage, after which they all had a little snooze! 😴

06/01/2026

✨️✨️ T I N I E S B A B Y M A S S A G E ✨️✨️

These are the questions I often get asked about Tinies classes...

❓️WHAT IF... I feel anxious coming in to class? It's completely understandable if you feel a little nervous but I will be there to welcome you with a smile (and even meet you outside to walk in with you if you prefer) I try really hard to make sure everyone feels relaxed and at ease but please let me know if there is anything specific I can do for you 💜

❓️WHAT IF... I don't know anyone? This happens all the time but I keep the classes purposefully small so that they aren't overwhelming and actively encourage lots of chat both in class and outside with your own class WhatsApp group. You will get to know all your classmates by name and hopefully stay in touch for years to come as many previous mums have! 🫶

❓️WHAT IF... my baby cries in class? I remember this being one of my fears in baby classes but rest assured, this is completely normal and I would say pretty much every baby in my classes have cried at some point or another! It's just what they do, no-one will bat an eyelid and you will never be judged or made to feel uncomfortable 🥰

❓️WHAT IF... my baby needs feeding, changing, rocking etc? You can do all of those things in class, whether it's on the floor where you're sitting or there are chairs and a changing table provided. You are also welcome to walk around with your baby or anything else you need to do! 😊

❓️WHAT IF... my baby sleeps through the class? It is common for your baby to sleep for some, part or even all of the class! You can enjoy chatting, watching the class, having a drink and biscuit or even having a little nap yourself if you want! We repeat the massage from the previous week so you don't miss anything.😴

I hope these answers help but if you have any questions about Tinies or any of my other classes please get in touch 😊

The next term starts on 24th Feb and is NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK if you'd like to join us!

06/01/2026

❄️❄️❄️ CLASSES CANCELLED ❄️❄️❄️

Tinies and Wrigglers classes today (Tues) have been cancelled due to the ice ☹️

The car park and slope to the door of the venue is still really icy and slippery and I just don't feel comfortable asking anyone to risk themselves and their baby trying to get there.

So sorry and I hope you understand why I've taken this decision but your safety is the most important thing.

The term will just be postponed and will start next week instead. Emails/messages have gone out to all participabts so please check emails/WhatsApp.

Stay warm and I'll see you next week! X