Have you ever been so tired you left the front door wide open? Put a mug of coffee in the fridge? Fell asleep standing up in a bar on a rare night out at 9pm? Have to eat constantly because you were so tired you could no longer distinguish whether you were hungry or just tired.

Before becoming a parent, I knew I hated being tired…

Can you image having twins!! I was always told it was double the trouble, but twice the fun!! Meet Kelly, our LushTums Teacher in Northern Ireland running her biz, Little Socks. Kelly had the surprise of being told she was expecting twins! Here’s their story!

I trained in the 3 Step Rewind Process back in 2018 with Mark Harris and Ellie Cook and a fabulous group of Bristol Birthworkers. In my work as a Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher I work with women and families who have experienced traumatic births and I would often hear their stories and wish I could do more than just listen. The 3 Step Rewind (now called the Birthing Awareness 3 Step Birth Process) allowed me to do just that but even I could not believe the difference it made.

Telling a new mum, “At least you’ve got a healthy baby; that’s all that matters,” is NOT helpful and silences new mothers with their trauma. This needs to change and it needs to change NOW.

“There are only two emotions Fear and Love. Go with Love” - Wayne Dyer

I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Life at the moment feels pretty fearful. Asking the question “Is this decision based on Fear or Love” has been a very interesting exercise and not as easy to answer as my first appear.

Read full blog by LushTums teacher, Clair McGill

I had planned to have a home birth because I felt that home was where I would feel safest and more in control of the birth. I had hired a TENS machine and a pool, and had attended antenatal yoga and practised hypnobirthing meditations in preparation as I knew I wouldn't have stronger pain relief options unless I went into hospital. 

Nastasya and Tim's birth story - as they welcome baby Albert into the world.

When women come together, something magical happens. We deepen our connections with each other and with ourselves. We learn so much from each other. Come together and be seen and heard. This blog was written by Tracy Derrett, LushTums & WiggleBums teacher in Monmouth, Wales.

I’m in beginning stages of my Post-Natal Yoga Training and have started reading around the subject and just come across this brilliant little book – I had to share it with you all!

Yoga is based on the principle that your Spirit is the core of your being and the part of you that can bring you joy. You job, your role at home, the person you are with friends, are all a role that you take in life – beyond that exists your true Self.

10 years ago when I had my second child, I knew of a local doula, Sally Cropper, @placenta_brighton_uk encapsulating placentas. I had a (homeopathic!) home birth….

Research has shown that massaging your perineum from approximately 34 weeks into your pregnancy reduces the chance that you might damage this area during birth

When did you first come across LushTums? I attended Clair's postnatal classes in Downend after having my first baby.
Why did you decide to train with us?…..

I had an incredible birth that I am so proud to share. It was the most amazing natural hypnobirth in the early hours of the morning on 17th March 2020. Meet Eden Isabella Higgins. She’s a dream.

We could never have predicted the uncertainty that we are all currently facing. Things are changing day by day.

The Kids are having tantrums. The Grown Ups are having tantrums. WTF is going on!?

A mother’s milk supply is established & increased by regular and effective milk removal If you need to increase your milk supply: 1. Be sure your baby is latched on well …..

Specialist Team Support Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust…..

Dear Families This is a very difficult time for everyone and especially for new parents.

PUMPING FACTS 1. Make sure you are relaxed, warm, hydrated and not hungry before you sit down to pump.