The journey to pregnancy has three main trimesters. Each trimester has its own experiences, let’s take a look at these three trimesters. First Trimester (week 1-13) During this early stage of pregnancy, the person can be extremely tired and fatigued, as hormonal levels change significantly, and the uterus begins to support the growth of the …
We recommend starting baby massage from 8 weeks. It is prudent not to massage a baby fully before he/she is four weeks old. Although in many cultures parents massage babies from birth, current research suggests leaving a baby’s skin alone for four weeks to avoid any damage. This advice should be viewed within cultural and …
Your Baby’s Developing Senses In the first few months of life, just as your baby relies on you for their nutrition, love and care, they also need your help to navigate their sensory world. EVERYTHING is new to your baby and they are adapting to the stark differences in the outside world compared to that …
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 »
Hello Everyone! We hope this Blog finds you well. We wanted to catch up with some of our students to see how they are getting on! This week we are kicking off with Helen Joyce. How has studying with Blossom & Berry impacted your life? Studying with blossom and berry has given me the confidence …
#BlossomAndBerryBlog- Catching up with Helen Joyce Read More »
Josette has very kindly put this amazing account of her training together! If there was every a story that would convince you that working in the baby massage industry is just the best possible career, then this should do it! Studying with Blossom and Berry? Begins with this little quote ‘’Sometimes the smallest step in …
Hello All! You can start the New Year off right and through yourself in immediately to a new career and a new you. Join us on our course in Colchester on 19/20th January and become- A BABY MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR: This course will enable you to teach baby massage to groups of parents and …
Start Your 2017 Off Right!- Teach Infant Massage Read More »
Hello wonderful people, It’s CHRISTMASSSSSSSSSSSSSS- You can imagine us at Blossom & Berry HQ saying that in the style of Noddy Holder! We love the countdown to Christmas. Yes, it can be super stressful, but there is something about seeing smiles and love at every corner, that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. …