Falling Down: Coping with postnatal depression through baby massage
Becoming a new parent brings lots of joy but also can bring many challenges. Shifting hormones, extreme exhaustion and sleep deprivation can make it difficult for mums to bond with baby. The sudden sense of responsibility for this little helpless human can be overwhelming. Sometimes mums feel they’re failing or even resentful towards their baby if they do not have that immediate bond they think should have, especially if it’s been a traumatic birth or breastfeeding is difficult. Some mums and babies are not ready to connect. If baby is pre-term and spent time in the neo-natal...
Read MoreJacqueline Gold #WOW Women in Business Winner
THIS week I was thrilled to be selected as one of Jacqueline Gold’s weekly business award, Women on Wednesday, or #WOW. Jacqueline Gold CBE is the CEO of Ann Summers and is one of UK’s leading business women. Jacqueline runs a Twitter campaign to support female entrepreneurs with #WOW, which takes place every Wednesday, through through her Twitter page @jacqueline_Gold. Each week Jacqueline encourages female business owners to Tweet her using the #WOW hash tag along with their business overview. Three top entries for that week are chosen by Jacqueline and she re-tweets and...
Read MoreHungry Like the Wolf: The need to eat well
Importance of healthy eating as a new mum Despite all the preparation and sensibly eating the right foods during pregnancy, becoming a mother is suddenly overwhelming with a new little person to look after, all the time! New mums can easily forget about looking after themselves, and it’s at this time, you need to look after yourself and ensure you eat, let alone eat properly. Sleep deprivation and exhaustion can take hold, but eating balanced, nutrient-rich foods is key to ensuring you’re healthy and ready to keep going, physically and mentally. If you’re...
Read MoreSkin Trade: Best massage oils to use?
The sense of touch is important for babies, this is form of communication and massage releases oxytocin from them and the caregiver, which reduces stress and promote relaxation. So it’s essential to use the most conducive oils for massage, enhancing the pleasurable experience for parent and baby, as it soothes them whilst nourishing their delicate soft skin. The most suitable oils to use are pure, cold pressed, which means the oil has been extracted without any heat and slower process, therefore, maintaining the goodness within the oil. Vegetable or fruit based oils are best, organic...
Read MoreThe Reflex – Baby reflexology classes launch
I wanted to start 2018 with something new so I’m thrilled to announce, that I’m launching my new offering for parents teaching techniques of baby reflexology. The therapeutic touch of baby reflexology compliments baby massage and baby yoga. Many mums who have attended my classes strongly believe in reflexology and its healing effects. A number of mums took reflexology for themselves to help them with infertility issues, for relaxation and other ailments. These same Mums want to pass onto their little ones the same healing effect, so having the opportunity to learn the basic...
Read MoreBaby Massage Course to be announced soon!
