Time: Bump & Beyond

26/06/2024

I want to say I'm back but I never really left😂.

Our baby boy turns 1 this week and what a year it's been.🎉

Finn has settled into nursery a few mornings in the week and Granny is on hand filling the gaps which I'm ever so grateful for.👵

Not only were we lucky enough to have our baby boy last year we also took over Aromatherapy For Childbirth which offers online and in situ training in aromatherapy for Midwives, doulas, hypnobirth practitioners and other birthworkers.

We've been busy behind the scenes inbetween massages working on our essential oil collection, rebrand, the new website and training wonderful humans in aromatherapy. You can now find us at:

www.aromaforbirth.com

Our new website allows you to book online for your pregnancy and postnatal massages. You'll notice there is limited availability but if you are struggling with finding times available please do contact me directly. I'll have more availability from September and those dates will show on the diary soon I promise. 📅

As always thank you for your continued support and I always look forward to welcoming some new and old faces into the treatment room (new room loading...🔋) 😁

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11/10/2023

🌼 Exciting News 🌼

I'm thrilled to announce a dream come true! For as long as I can remember, it's been my dream to support fellow birth workers, midwives, and doulas in the incredible world of Aromatherapy and complementary care.

Today, I'm overjoyed to merge these passions and introduce you to our new journey . We're blending two businesses to provide an expert service like no other. 🤝

Stay tuned as I introduce my amazing team, and get ready to meet a community of passionate birth workers. Our commitment to excellence remains, and we can't wait to exceed your expectations.

A heartfelt thank you to all my clients, whose trust and support have made this possible. You've truly helped us

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10/10/2023

🌟 Embracing the journey of motherhood, one self-care moment at a time! 🤰💕 Here are five essential self-care tips for a healthy and happy pregnancy:

Nourish your body with love and nutrients 🥦🍇

Stay active and glow with prenatal fitness 💪✨

Resting for two - because you deserve it! 😴💤

Find your zen amidst the beautiful chaos 🧘‍♀️🌸

Prenatal care is self-love in action 🏥💖

Remember, taking care of yourself is the greatest gift you can give to your little one. 💕

28/09/2023

Ah huge thank you to Lucy for this gorgeous testimonial.

Each treatment is bespoke to how you are feeling so there maybe a little more time spent in one area if I feel the need.

I'm thrilled Lucy felt at ease straight away. 😊

I love seeing clients frequently throughout pregnancy so that we can continue to improve upon their results.

Whether it's pregnancy or postnatal massage, I'll take care of you.

🌟To add pregnancy massage into your wonderful journey click the link in bio or simply DM me.

15/09/2023

Our bespoke Time Signature Scent is available to purchase directly from our website or feel free to give me a call to arrange.

This oil is beautifully blended with 10 different essential oils to:

✔️Reduce anxiety
✔️Promote feelings of calm
✔️Give clarity
✔️Help you feel uplifted & refreshed

Its a spa day in a bottle and its been carefully created for use in pregnancy, birth and beyond 😉

Its perfect for your use at home, studio, treatment and Hospital.

Can be used in a home diffuser, in the bath or mixed into a carrier oil for massage use.

Get in touch now to order yours and have it sent out next day delivery.

06/09/2023

Slings /carriers = independence 😊

I used slings first time round with Daisy Doo but this time for whatever reason I just couldn't get the slings to sit right on me.

Finn is what people call a sickie baby meaning every piece of furniture and clothing has been vomed on since he was about 2 weeks old.🤮

He is otherwise happy and content so no issues there. But, this means he has to be kept up right most if the time.

With not being able to use my slings I went straight to Ruth from the and as per Ruths recommendation I loaned a Marsupi carrier.

It was a game changer. I can now hang washing out, fold clothes, eat and most importantly send emails to you amazing lot😂.

The velcro straps mean its quick and easy to get on with no fuss so no need to have baby lying on his back for long. He feels safe and secure and tends to nod off instantly.

Because this one is so so easy its a winner for Daddy too and if anything he uses it more than me. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

🛍️After trialling the carrier I picked up my purchased brand new one from Ruth yesterday. Im so thrilled Ruth arranged everything for me and holds a fantastic range of stock because finding time with a newborn is hard.

So, huge thank you to Ruth who is an expert in her field and ultimate helpful, lovely person. 🌟

Being hands free never felt better.

I highly recommend you get in touch with Ruth and the team there is a carrier ir sling waiting with your name on it.

02/06/2023

Athough I've finished up offering massage for a few weeks our gorgeous essential oils & body oils are available to purchase direct from me or online through the website at any time.

Give yourself or a friend the gift of relaxation throughout pregnancy & beyond.

Our oils are specifically developed for pregnancy and can be used in labour to calm the mind. Blended with 10 different essential oils to make a unique pregnancy scent to keep you relaxed whilst giving you that burst of energy when needed.

15/05/2023

11/05/2023

Hi Everyone, Team JK are completing an abseil down Arrowpark hospital.

Raising funds for the Neonatal department at the hospital all through WUTH Charity

Joey, Ben and Leo will be participating.

If you can afford please donated via our just giving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/jkelectricalabseil

18/04/2023

This is one question that gets asked alot... How long is labour? 🤔

What's important to remember is that every labour and birth is different. Much like our periods. No two women experience the same exact sensations, emotional feelings, comfort level and timings. Every'body' is different.

What's worth noting and preparing for is the length of labour and although some woman can gear themselves up for a long labour it can be very quick & intense for some woman.

Sometimes our body & babies are working hard to get into favourable positions. I liken it to the lift doorways, you never the lift to stop halfway or you get hit with a brick way.🧱
It's important to give the body the time and space it needs to achieve this. It can sometimes take days or it can be quick.

This post is to highlight the typical stages of labour but everybody is different 😘



Get in touch to learn more. Click the link in bio

28/03/2023

Great information from Spinning Babies. Back labour can be slower and sometimes harder... Speaking from my own personal experience so anything that can help facilitate baby moving down or into a preferred position is a bonus. If you are not following them then please do as they have lots of resources available that you can use during labour.

The Abdominal Lift and Tuck is one of the most effective early labor techniques for engaging the baby in the pelvis. This technique is to help the baby into the pelvis and through the pelvic brim (the baby may be -3 or -2 station).

The Abdominal Lift was introduced by Janie McCoy King, a Texas Engineer who wrote Back Labor No More. I learned it from Penny Simkin at her Birth Doula Training. I added the words “and tuck” to remind the user to tuck their pelvis. By this, I mean do a standing Posterior Pelvic Tilt (flatten the lower back).

Note: The Abdominal Lift and Tuck must be done during a contraction. You will want to move into position as soon as—but not before—the contraction starts. If you start too late it will be uncomfortable, so just wait to start with the following contraction.

As a contraction begins, link your fingers and lift your belly about two inches.
Bring your belly in (towards your spine) by one or two inches, depending on your size. Try to be as comfortable as possible.
At the same time, flatten your lower back. Your knees should be bent. Bending the knees, even just a little, is necessary to do a Posterior Pelvic Tilt.
Hold your belly up through the entire contraction. It’s okay to sway or rock a little on your legs during the contraction, but hold your belly in one place to avoid being uncomfortable.
When the contraction ends, lean forward slightly and slowly let go of your abdomen. Move your legs to encourage circulation.
Repeat the Abdominal Lift for ten contractions in a row, resting in between and circling your wrists and ankles for circulation.

Want to learn more? Head to the link: https://www.spinningbabies.com/pregnancy-birth/techniques/abdominal-lift-tuck/

28/03/2023

How bloody empowering is this photo. Congratulations to these wonderful humans. What a team

✨What does your dream birth look like….?

Have you considered what it might look like if you were able to labour safely, being cared for by specialist midwives, and bring your baby into the world in the comfort of your own home 🏠

With your own comfy furniture, familiar smells, your own space, your loved ones, your kitchen full of snacks, your own familiar bathroom during labour and then being tucked up in your own bed with your new baby 🤱

If you want to chat more to the homebirth team midwives from Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, then drop us a message and we’ll get back to you ❤️

📧 wuth.birthteam@nhs.net
📞 0151 666 3131

22/03/2023

Happy 5th birthday to the Highfield Homebirth Team 🎉 what an extraordinary achievement and well wishes to all the families you have supported in that time.

17/03/2023

⏰TESTIMONIAL TIME

Your testimonial mean the world to me and I thank you for each and every one.

I love that clients are getting results when it comes to their treatments. I take my role very seriously when it comes to body work.😍

My aim is to create a relaxing, enjoyable treatment that you'll feel amazing afterwards.

My signature treatment is completly bespoke and can be adapted depending on where you need it most on the day.

✔️Relaxing the nervous system
✔️ Soothing massage strokes
✔️Focus on pregnancy & postnatal ailments
✔️Working into trigger areas causing tension & pain
✔️ Moving fluid - lymphatic drainage
✔️Myofascial release
➕ Much more...

You'll feel relaxed, sleep better and have more energy in the days after treatment 🥰

Click the link in bio or call now to book your pregnancy/postnatal massage.

01/03/2023

Gorgeous meet up today Highfield Homebirth Team coffee morning. I could of stayed all day chatting. Great to see the team of extraordinarily midwives and lots of familiar mummies too❤️ excited for my journey

A gorgeous morning at the Birth Centre for our Meet The Midwife Coffee Morning, some of our pregnant mamas and lots of our previous Highfield babies 🥰

27/02/2023

"You're lovin it"😚

I get so much wonderful feedback about our Time essential oil. I'm thrilled so many of you are choosing to use my product at home to aid relaxation and help you prepare for birth.

I use my signature oil in all of my treatments and it's been carefully formulated with pregnancy and birth in mind.

Perfectly blended using 10 essential oils that are safe for pregnancy, birth & beyond, its smells like walking into your favourite Spa. An instant trigger to drop your shoulders and relax 💆‍♀️💆‍♂️

Designed to be used throughout pregnancy our essential oil works by helping you take a step back, focus and connect with your pregnancy whilst helping calm the mind and promote relaxation. During this use you will be creating a positive brain response to the memory of "calm & connect". Used during labour the oil will act as a trigger to instantly calm & relax... An ahhhh moment.

Once the mind is relaxed the body can allow key hormones for labour to thrive and progress.

Click the link in bio to order yours now.

16/02/2023

Our neurological pathways are formed from a very young age and we may find that in stressful situations we behave a certain way. That may or may not lead us to handing over our birth experience to someone else😫⁠
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😄We can learn new pathways and mechanisms that fill us with confidence and power. This helps us to be more in control of our decision making during our care which can lead to more positive birth outcomes. ⁠
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Another reason why it's important to choose an antenatal care provider that supports choice and one that will give you all the information. ⁠
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Come along to my next hypnobirthing sessions and empower yourself and your birth supporters. 💕⁠
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Click the link in bio ⁠
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or Dm me. ⁠
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08/02/2023

🔔Attention all you lovely expectant parents 🔔

Get ready to invite calm into your birth experience with my hypnobirthing course.

Say goodbye to fear & anxiety often associated with childbirth and say Hello 👋 to a positive, informed and empowered birth experience.

My comprehensive program covers all aspects of antenatal education & hypnobirthing and is suitable for all birthing choices.

My next group session is at on the 1st & 2nd of April.

Click the link in bio to learn more & sign up now!