Cherry Blossom Births

30/10/2021

Do you attend a pregnancy exercise class?

Yoga?
Pilates?
Aquanatal?

Share any recommendations for any expectant parents that might be looking for a pregnancy exercise class to attend.

28/10/2021

What hypnobirthing techniques are included in a birth preparation course?

Breathing
Scripts
Visualisations
Audio clips
Positive affirmations

These relaxation techniques alongside evidence-based antenatal information make up a Cherry Blossom Births birth preparation course.

Contact me to find out more information about attending an upcoming course!

27/10/2021

THE BIRTH BALL!

An amazing piece of equipment that can be used in pregnancy and labour.

It helps keep you in an upright and open position in late pregnancy to help your baby enter your pelvis ready for birth.

In labour it is a comfortable way to stay mobile.

Have you found a birth ball useful in pregnancy/labour?

25/10/2021

Birth Affirmation Monday! 💗

24/10/2021

Quote of the day!

23/10/2021

Local business shoutout Saturday! 📢

Whilst attending the Bournemouth Baby Market earlier this month I met some other lovely local businesses.

One of them being Genny's Blankies

Genny's Blankies provides keepsake memorabilia blankets made from children's clothes or other special materials. They are all hand-sewn and are bespoke for each individual person. ✨

If you are interested in a bespoke blanket follow on Facebook and Instagram.

21/10/2021

Are you over 40 weeks pregnant and wanting your baby to arrive soon?

Babies will come when they are ready but here are my 5 top tips to help start labour.

You will notice most of them revolve around keeping calm and relaxed! This is because labour will only begin if you are relaxed, unfortunately there is no secret, clever way!!!

If you are going to try any method of trying to start labour, always discuss it with your midwife first!

20/10/2021

What are the benefits of hypnobirthing?

Here are just a few of the many benefits of using hypnobirthing techniques in pregnancy and labour.

16/10/2021

Teaching Aids- Part 1

Birth Process Banner 👶🏻

I use this 2m banner in my birth preparation classes to help demonstrate the process of labour and birth, how the cervix dilates and the baby moves down the birth canal.

It is great for people who are visual learners as the pictures are detailed and clear.👀

This is just one of many teaching aids I use in my classes to make them more visual and interactive, look out for future posts about more.👋🏼

(Banner is from www.tinagibbs.co.uk/shop)🖱️

15/10/2021

13/10/2021

Baby Loss Awareness Week 🕯️

If you have experienced baby loss and would like some support there are lots of ways to reach out.

1️⃣You can always contact me anytime and I can signpost you to any of the charities and organisations that offer support services.

2️⃣Below are the details for the baby loss awareness charity. They have lots of information on their website for people experiencing the effects of baby loss.

3️⃣There are other partner organisations that have useful support services that people may find useful:

SANDS - www.sands.org.uk

Bliss - www.bliss.org.uk

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust - www.ectopic.org.uk

The Lullaby Trust - www.lullabytrust.org.uk

Miscarriage Association - www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

Tommy's - www.tommys.org.uk

4️⃣Speak to your GP also as they can offer you support.

08/10/2021

🌶️SPICY FOOD FOR STARTING LABOUR

🌶️It is true that eating spicy food can help start labour. It does this by irritating your digestive tract and starting surges (contractions).

🌶️An example of a spicy food that can do this is a hot curry. This is a good tip for if you are over 40 weeks and would like to go into labour naturally. 🥘

Did you try this? Did it work?

07/10/2021

Miracle of Life by Maureen Hawkins

05/10/2021

🌟NEW!🌟
Group 4 week face-to-face antenatal course🤰

💞When?- Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November @ 09:30-12:30

💞Where?- Total Therapy, Parkstone (new venue!)

💞What?- Full KGH birth preparation and hypnobirthing course. Including hypnobirthing techniques, role of birth partner, how to make informed decisions, the birth environment and much, much more...

💞Welcome pack, course information folder, all hypnobirthing resources (audio tracks, scripts etc), ongoing personal support all included in the price!

🏀Birth balls are encouraged to be brought along for birth position demonstrations and comfort!

Only 4️⃣ places available!!!

📲 Contact me to book your place!

www.cherryblossombirths.co.uk

05/10/2021

GROUP HYPNOBIRTHING COURSE! 🤰👶🏻🤱

OCTOBER!🎃

💻This group class will be on Zoom so you can enjoy a full antenatal programme from the comfort of your own home, but still socialise and meet new parents-to-be

💜Welcome pack delivered to your home 🛍️

💜KGH book and parent course folder 📚

💜All hypnobirthing resources sent to you by email 🎧

💜4 Zoom sessions with me to discuss the course content and ask questions

💜No need to leave your home, participate at home with a cuppa in your pj's!! ☕

‼️Limited spaces available!

📲Message me to book your place or to get more info

www.cherryblossombirths.co.uk