TOOLS & RESOURCES
A SELECTION OF LOCAL BUSINESS I HIGHLY RATE
Better Start Baby Club
ANTENATAL CLASSES
Michelle has a wealth of experience to offer Mums to be. Not only has she worked as an independent midwife but she also has a PhD in Midwifery! She now focuses on her work as an antenatal educator and hypnobirthing practitioner.
Holistic Health Physio
WOMEN’S HEALTH PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES
Harriet is passionate about helping women through the bodily changes that pregnancy and birth bring. Her multi-directional approach and specialist knowledge is essential for anybody suffering with pregnancy ailments such as SPD and pelvic floor dysfunction as well as postnatal problems, even including mastitis.
Claire Mallon Photography
PREGNANCY & POSTNATAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Claire is passionate about pregnancy, birth and motherhood and this is reflected so beautifully in the images she captures. Claire is also trained as a Doula so she is very knowledgeable about what you are going through at this transformative time.
Contact me for an exclusive discount code for Claire’s offerings.
The Bubba Hub
SHORT TERM BABY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
The Bubba Hub is a baby equipment rental company based in Poole, providing quality products to parents across the UK at a fraction of the purchase cost. Items available to hire include car seats, prams and strollers, cots, highchairs and much more.
Contact me for an exclusive discount code at The Bubba Hub.
The Empowering Birth School
HYPNOBIRTHING
Shelley is a wonderful advocate for positive birth and offers group and 121 sessions to help you prepare for the birth that’s right for you. Whether that’s a vaginal or caesarean, a home or hospital birth Shelley gives you a range of tools to prepare and manage any anxiety or challenges that may arise.
Bloom and Balance Therapies
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES DURING PREGNANCY
Sam is a practicing midwife who offers a range of holistic therapies including pregnancy massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and postnatal ‘mumma hug’ and c-section scar massage. Whether you want some pamper time in pregnancy or are looking for support as your recover from birth Sam’s your woman.
A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE RESOURCES
Local Breastfeeding Resources
SUPPORT GROUPS, LACTATION CONSULTANT AND NATIONAL HELPLINES
Breastfeeding can be challenging but support is available. Check out my blog giving you all the info on local breastfeeding resources to give you the best start to your feeding journey.
NHS Squeezy App
PELVIC FLOOR SUPPORT
The Squeezy app guides and reminds you to carry out different types of pelvic floor exercises which are essential during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
Spotify Audiobooks
PREGNANCY AND MOTHERHOOD
This selection of audiobooks will support you with birth prep and the adjustments to your life as you enter motherhood.
Visual Birth Planner
FROM THE POSITIVE BIRTH BOOK
Choose from a wide variety of options for your birth preferences and create an easily understandable, visual birth plan online to print and take with you to hospital.