During our Breastfeeding workshops, women have told us candidly of their concerns about breastfeeding. Here’s the top 3 worries, and some advice from Lactation Consultant, Midwife and Prenatal Yoga teacher, Keren Sharron. 1. Breastfeeding will hurt Cracked, bleeding or blistered nipples can occur during the first few days of breastfeeding, as baby feeds every 2 [...]
Snacks during Pregnancy Whether you’re trying to curb morning sickness or you just feel hungry ALL the time, nutrient-dense snacks are the ideal way to nourish your body while pregnant. Why are healthy snacks important? Pregnancy can leave our bodies feeling exhausted! It can be tempting to grab a bag of chips or something sweet [...]
Pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most amazing periods of a woman’s life. Creating a new human, your own beautiful baby, will be something incomparable to anything you’ve ever done before. Every pregnancy brings significant physical and emotional changes, and many of these can be as varied and unique as the woman experiencing them. So [...]
Do you spend hours sitting at your desk hunched over your laptop? How long did you spend today scrolling through your phone with your neck out of line with your spine? And if you’ve got a newborn, I’m sure you’ve felt the effects of countless hours spent feeding, carrying and settling your baby. This bad [...]
Do you spend hours sitting at your desk hunched over your laptop? How long did you spend today scrolling through your phone with your neck out of line with your spine? And if you’ve got a newborn, I’m sure you’ve felt the effects of countless hours spent feeding, carrying and settling your baby. This bad [...]
I don’t know about you, but I always find the weather affects my mood. It’s far easier to feel motivated and happy when the sun is shining than when it’s cold, grey or raining. Am I right?The funny thing is, we all know how much better we feel after doing some exercise. So why do [...]
There’s certain things your teacher needs to know so she can keep you and your baby safe during your yoga lesson. Pregnancy and postpartum can bring up a whole host of issues that are labelled as ‘normal’. But just because they’re common issues doesn’t mean it’s something you need to just ‘put up’ with. Oftentimes [...]
Why Every New Mum Should Do Mums and Bubs YogaLet's be real, as a new mum you have a lot on your plate, in your arms, on the floor, in the washing basket, in the sink..... you get the picture!Being a mum is hard work! Firstly, it’s busy. It’s also tiring! And to top it [...]
If yoga helped you to stay active during pregnancy, you might be wondering if postnatal yoga can help you now you’ve had your baby. In this article we’ll look at the key changes to your body after pregnancy, followed by some solutions that yoga can offer. Change: Saggy tummy and weak abdominal muscles. Your growing [...]
Most people think of yoga as something you do in a studio, with a group of people wearing Lululemon outfits, listening to zen-like music and calmly following a teacher’s instructions. But with a sense of humour and a bit of imagination, it is easy for mums to incorporate your baby into your own yoga practice, [...]
