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🌸 Highlight: Private Birth Planning Sessions 🌸 Every birth journey is unique, and sometimes one-to-one support can make all the difference. 💕 Our Private Birth Planning Sessions offer a calm, personalised space to explore your birth preferences, understand your options, and feel confident in the choices you make. 🌿✨ 💫 These sessions can help you: 💜 Create a birth plan that truly reflects your values 💬 Understand your choices and informed consent 🤝 Feel prepared to advocate for yourself during labour 🌸 Approach birth with confidence and calm Whether you’re planning your first birth or welcoming another baby, these sessions are designed to support you every step of the way. 💌 To find out more or book a session, visit www.nurturingmaternitysupport.co.uk #BirthPlanning #PrivateSessions #PositiveBirth #PregnancyJourney #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #EmpoweredBirth

🌸 Exploring Birth Choices: Informed Consent 🌸 Every birth is unique — and every decision along the way matters. 💕 Understanding informed consent helps you make choices that feel right for you and your baby. 🌿 Informed consent means you have the right to clear, honest information about your care — including the benefits, risks, and alternatives of any procedure or intervention. It’s about partnership, not permission. 💬 You have the right to ask: ✨ What are my options? ✨ What happens if we wait or do nothing? ✨ How will this affect my birth plan or recovery? At Nurturing Maternity Support, we believe that informed consent is one of the most important foundations for a positive birth experience. 💜 When you feel informed, respected, and supported, you’re more likely to feel empowered and confident in every decision you make. 🌿 Your voice matters. Your choices matter. This is your birth. 🌸 #InformedConsent #BirthChoices #PositiveBirth #PregnancyJourney #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #EmpoweredBirth #AntenatalEducation #NurturingMaternitySupport

🌸 Now Booking – January Antenatal Course at Heron Farm, Honiton! 🌸 Expecting a baby in February or March 2026? 👶✨ Join our small, friendly antenatal course at Heron Farm, Honiton, starting Thursday 2nd January. These relaxed, supportive sessions are designed to help you feel calm, confident, and fully prepared for birth and the early days with your baby. 🌿💜 💫 What’s included: 💜 Expert-led, evidence-based sessions 🤝 Partner support & practical preparation 🎁 Lovely goody bag 👶 FREE 1:1 postpartum follow-up session Our courses offer the perfect mix of knowledge, reassurance, and connection — all in the beautiful surroundings of Heron Farm. 🌸 📅 Starts 2nd January 2026 📍 Heron Farm, Honiton 💷 £200 per couple ✨ Spaces are limited — book your place now at: 👉 www.nurturingmaternitysupport.co.uk/store #HeronFarm #Honiton #AntenatalClasses #PregnancyJourney #PositiveBirth #ParentToBe #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #BirthPreparation #DevonParents

✨ Birth Affirmation of the Day ✨ "My intuition guides me through birth." 🌸💫 Trust the quiet wisdom within you. Your body knows what to do, and your instincts will lead the way. 🌿👶 When you listen inwardly and move with confidence, birth becomes a flow between strength, trust, and love. 💜 #BirthAffirmation #PositiveBirth #PregnancyJourney #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #EmpoweredBirth #CalmAndConfident

🌸 Preparing Older Children for Baby’s Arrival 🌸 Welcoming a new baby into the family is exciting — but for older children, especially pre-teens, it can bring a mix of emotions. 💕 At this age, they understand much more about what’s changing, and they may need a little extra reassurance and involvement as they adjust to a new family dynamic. 🌿✨ Here are a few gentle ways to support them: 👧 Acknowledge their feelings Let them know it’s okay to feel excited and uncertain. Listening without judgement helps them feel seen and valued. 💬 Involve them in conversations Include them in baby preparations — ask their opinion on names, outfits, or nursery choices. It shows you still value their role in the family. 🧸 Give them their own special role Whether it’s helping choose bedtime stories or being the “baby snuggler,” let them know they have a unique and important place in their sibling’s life. 📖 Share what to expect Talk openly about what life with a newborn looks like — the crying, the feeding, the tiredness — so nothing comes as a surprise. 💞 Protect one-on-one time Even small moments together (a walk, a chat, a film night) remind them they’re still just as loved and important. Bringing a new baby home changes family life — but with understanding, inclusion, and connection, older children can grow into their new role with pride and confidence. 💜 #PreparingForSiblings #GrowingFamily #ParentingJourney #FamilySupport #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #PositiveParenting #NewBaby #FourthTrimester

🌸 Meet the Practitioner: Behind the Scenes 🌸 I thought it might be nice to share a little peek behind the scenes at Nurturing Maternity Support — and a bit more about the heart behind what I do. 💕 Every class, blog, and post is created with one aim: to help parents-to-be feel calm, confident, and supported through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. 🌿👶 Whether I’m preparing course materials, setting up for an antenatal class, or chatting to families about their hopes for birth, every part of this work is driven by a love for helping people feel informed and empowered. 💫 It’s such a privilege to walk alongside families at such a special time — and I’m so grateful for everyone who’s joined a class, shared their story, or simply followed along here. 💜 #MeetThePractitioner #BehindTheScenes #NurturingMaternitySupport #MidwiferySupport #PregnancyJourney #PositiveBirth #AntenatalClasses #MaternityCare #CommunitySupport

🌸 New Blog – Breastfeeding vs Bottle Feeding: Finding What Works for You 🌸 Feeding your baby is one of the most personal parts of early parenthood — and there’s no one “right” way to do it. 💕 In my latest blog, I explore the realities of breastfeeding and bottle feeding, the challenges and joys of each, and how to find the approach that feels best for you and your baby. 🌿👶 Because feeding your baby isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection, confidence, and making informed choices that work for your family. 💫 Read the full blog here 👉 https://www.nurturingmaternitysupport.co.uk/blog/breastfeeding-vs-bottle-feeding-finding-what-works-for-you #NewBlog #FeedingJourney #BreastfeedingSupport #BottleFeeding #PostnatalCare #FourthTrimester #MidwiferySupport #MaternityCare #NewParents

🌸 Safe Exercise After Birth 🌸 After giving birth, it’s natural to want to start moving again — but your body has been through a huge transformation and needs gentle care as it recovers. 💕 Here are a few tips for easing back into exercise safely: 🤍 Listen to your body Every recovery is different. Wait until your postnatal check-up before starting structured exercise, and begin slowly. 🌿 Start with gentle movement Walking, stretching, and pelvic floor exercises are great first steps to rebuild strength and confidence. 💧 Focus on core and pelvic floor These muscles work hard during pregnancy and birth — rebuilding them supports posture, stability, and overall wellbeing. 🧘♀️ Try postnatal yoga or low-impact classes These can help you reconnect with your body, ease tension, and restore balance. 💜 Rest is part of recovery Healing takes time — go at your own pace and celebrate small wins along the way. Remember, postpartum recovery isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about honouring your body’s incredible journey and nurturing strength from the inside out. 🌸 #PostpartumRecovery #SafeExercise #FourthTrimester #MaternityWellbeing #NewMumJourney #MidwiferySupport #PostnatalCare #SelfCareForMums

✨ Birth Affirmation of the Day ✨ "I welcome the changes with grace." 🌸💫 Pregnancy and birth bring transformation — in body, mind, and heart. Embrace each change as a step closer to meeting your baby, allowing yourself to flow with the journey and trust in your own strength. 🌿👶 #BirthAffirmation #PositiveBirth #PregnancyJourney #MaternityCare #MidwiferySupport #CalmAndConfident #EmpoweredBirth

🌸 Setting Up Feeding Stations at Home 🌸 In the early days after birth, feeding can take up a lot of time — whether you’re breastfeeding, expressing, or bottle feeding. Having a few well-organised feeding stations around your home can make things feel calmer and more manageable. 🌿✨ Here are a few simple ideas to get started: 🪑 Choose a comfortable spot A supportive chair, good lighting, and a cushion for your back can make all the difference. 💧 Keep essentials nearby Water bottle, snacks, muslins, burp cloths, and spare bibs — all within reach so you can settle in without rushing around. 📦 Use baskets or caddies A small basket for nappies, wipes, and spare clothes can be moved easily from room to room. 📖 Add a little comfort Include something for you — lip balm, a book, your phone charger, or headphones for your favourite podcast. 💜 Create more than one Set up a second mini-station in another room so you’re always prepared, day or night. A little planning can make those early feeding moments more peaceful and supportive for both you and your baby. 🌸👶 #FeedingJourney #NewParentTips #PostnatalCare #FourthTrimester #MaternityWellbeing #MidwiferySupport #BreastfeedingSupport #ParentToBe #BabyEssentials