When you think of massage what words come into your head? Calm, relaxing, soothing…labour and birth… No?! Just me then! If you are pregnant and currently planning your birth have you considered using massage techniques to assist you during this special time? If not let me give you 5 fabulous reasons as to why you …
5 Fabulous Reasons to use Massage for Labour by Guest Blogger Hayley Creasey Read More »
Chiara Evans, mum of 4, babywearing educator and fan of cake. Growing up I didn’t have an overly demonstrative family. Kisses and cuddles to relatives felt awkward. Babies were put down and between siblings, it was mostly war not love. Fast forward to my gap year and I found myself living in a community where …
The Super Power We All Have by Guest Blogger Chiara Evans Read More »
One of my greatest joys is being able to support babies in orphanages who do not have the vital touch and physical connection they need to thrive and reach their potential. I do this through our positive touch and connection program for orphanage staff which teaches baby massage and the five key ways to support …
I love teaching yoga to children but it’s a totally different skill set to teaching babies! If you are thinking about teaching toddler or child yoga it’s important to be prepared and learn how to manage the dynamic in the classroom. Yoga should be imaginative and fun but it can’t be completely chaotic and crazy! …
I had a baby girl about a year ago and lack of sleep has been a common theme and discussion topic in our house. As someone who had always been a good sleeper prior to becoming a mother, the lifestyle change and interrupted sleep patterns came as a bit of a shock. Now, this is …
Top Sleep Tips for New Mamas by Guest Blogger Susan Yeates Read More »
As parents, we are our babies’ first teachers, that’s a huge responsibility to hold, but also a great opportunity to shape someone’s life and to value our input so much, as for our babies, we are their everything. It is true we teach babies with our example, with our care and love, but it is …
What My Baby Has Taught Me So Far by Guest Blogger Sandra Fernandez Conde Read More »
Last April I had a Baby Boy born at 32 weeks. Eight weeks early. Two months premature. It was a shock and it still makes me cry. During labour I prepared myself for the worst. I saw my baby’s life before us and I realized then that it might not be as I had dreamed. …
What happens when birth doesn’t go to plan? Healing from a difficult birth experience For all of us the transition to being a mum is a huge life event. For many women their birth experience happens just as they hoped and wished for, but for many women their birth experience is not at all what …
Today I have launched the Blossom & Berry Nurture Manifesto. It embodies all of the ideas that led me to create Blossom & Berry and shapes all I do. Take a look and let us know what you think, if you are with us and how you can add to the impact we are …
Let’s start a love revolution one baby at a time Read More »