Yoga with Fiona

a space to unwind and recharge...
a space to unwind and recharge...
Resources - postnatal and baby
Sections on this page:
1. Support for mothers
2. Local therapists and courses
3. Books and web-sites
1. Support for mothers
Mothers Uncovered- a chance to explore the ups and downs of motherhood with other mums. www.mothersuncovered.com
Counselling - try to find someone specialised in birth/postpartum. Jayne Deeks ([email protected]) comes recommended.
Support in resolving birth trauma - Val Taylor (midwife and hypnotherapist), 01273 241 845, 07932 663365, [email protected]
Post-natal depression - pandasfoundation.org.uk have local groups, as do the NHS Children's Centres (ask your Health Visitor)
A friend! - sometimes all we need is someone to listen. Arrange some uninterrupted time.
Bubhub child-centred parenting group in Brighton and Hove
Facebook - I often post related info on www.facebook.com/yogawithfionabumpsandbabies
2. Local therapists and courses
Aromatherapy massage / baby massage courses - fromtheseed.co.uk
Massage - Jeanette Mahoney, 07932 568566 www.jeanettemassagebrighton.co.uk
Nutrition - Nathalie Sansonetti http://newleafnutrition.co.uk and Sarah Barber pure-people.co.uk
Reflexology, Nutritional therapy, Reiki, Indian Head massage, Hopi Ear candles - soniacamposinnerhealing.com
Charity providing complementary therapies for babies and children at low cost - dolphin-house.org.uk
Mumababy Sanctuary, Lewes mumababysanctuary.co.uk
Washable nappies - thewashablenappy.co.uk
For breastfeeding and maternity clothes, including expert bra-fittings - mummylooksfab.co.uk
...and there are many more listings of local services and classes on the brilliant pregnantinbrighton.co.uk
3. Books and web-sites
Books:
- 'Baby Yoga' by Francoise Freedman
- 'Yoga for Mother and Baby' by Julie Llewellyn-Thomas
- 'Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger' by Helen Garabedian
Web-sites:
- try a google search on 'mindful parenting' and 'conscious parenting'
- pregnantinbrighton.co.uk
- childfriendlybrighton.co.uk
- twintown.me - great resource and blog
- twinsinbrighton.co.uk
- To explore the vaccine debate see www.vaccinesideeffects.co.uk and www.informedparent.co.uk