Beautiful Bumps And Babes Antenatal, Baby, Reflexology And Reiki

Happy Mother’s Day Everyone 😘

In our Daisy Birthing session tonight - we have been learning why breathing techniques can really help during labour. #formby #mumstobe #pregnant #pregnancyrelaxation

I have a couple of spaces for my Daisy Birthing course starting Thursday 21st March in Southport. If you or anyone you know would like to join us - just message me 😊

Sometimes looking for the right Birth Preparation/Antenatal course can be really confusing. If you are looking for a course in which helps you reduce the nerves of giving birth, that you can meet other women at the same stage of pregnancy as you, gives you support no matter which type of birth you want then Daisy Birthing could be just the course for you but don’t take it from me - this is what Sarah a Daisy mum thinks of our courses. #birth #pregnancy #baby #pregnant #doula #love #newborn #midwife #birthwithoutfear #motherhood #postpartum #homebirth #naturalbirth #family #birthday #childbirth #breastfeeding #hypnobirthing #art #labor #mom #life #babies #photography #momlife #birthphotographer #waterbirth #maternity

At Formby pool this morning talking all things birth and baby with @music_in_unison

On Saturday I will be at Formby Pool with some other lovely businesses. If you would like to know how Daisy Foundation Birthing courses can help and support you during pregnancy and birth or our Baby classes in those early days of parenthood - pop along and have a chat

Daisy Birthing is a weekly antenatal class for expectant mums to help you enjoy pregnancy, stay mobile, learn about your changing baby and body and prepare for a confident birth. Daisy Birthing combines the best elements of pregnancy yoga, 🧘 active birth and hypnobirthing 👌and wraps all of these together in a powerful class that allows you the confidence that comes from realising you can do this. To book onto our March courses https://thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/pa ula-askew/

🤰DUE SPRING - EARLY SUMMER🤰 So if you are expecting in 2019 then don't leave it too long to book your place on our unique antenatal classes Daisy Birthing. Daisy Birthing is a weekly antenatal class for expectant mums to help you enjoy pregnancy, stay mobile, learn about your changing baby and body and prepare for a confident birth. Daisy Birthing combines the best elements of pregnancy yoga, 🧘 active birth and hypnobirthing 👌and wraps all of these together in a powerful clas...s that allows you the confidence that comes from realising you can do this. Courses are for expectant mums only, are suitable to attend from 14 weeks pregnant right up until baby’s birth 👶, and are adapted to suit all pregnancy related conditions and birth plans with ease. Next six week block of classes start in March in Southport and Formby - click here to book your course. https://thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/pa ula-askew/
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Daphne loves her Daisy Baby classes, were she joins in with baby yoga moves, shakes her bells and gets excited at finding out what’s in the box. If you have a baby who would love to join either Daisy Baby Tinies (Baby massage) or Daisy Baby Wrigglers click on this link to book https://thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/pa ula-askew/
Also it not just the babies who have fun - mums also get the chance to meet other mums have natter and share the journey that is parenthood #mumfriends #4thtrimester #babieslovedaisy

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Another lovely birth story I received this week
Hi Paula, just to let you know that i won't be attending tonights session, as i gave birth to my little boy yesterday 😊 at 40+6. I began with contractions on Tuesday afternoon, they then settled in the early hours of yesterday so i was able to get some sleep. They began again when i got up around 9am yesterday. I used the breathing techniques you taught us and kept repeating the affirmations to myself. I progressed very quickly ...and arrived at tge women's hospital at 13:40, my midwife examined me and i was devastated to hear that i was only 3cm, because the contractions felt so much more intense this time. However, i got into the pool, with my gas and air, continuing to use the breathing techniques to keep me calm and my little man was born at 14:51! It was a more intense experience this time (especially at transition) but it just shows you the power of a positive mind, i felt like i was still in control. I'm so glad i came back to your class 😊 thanks so much for all your help xx #Daisybirthing #Daisymum #2ndtimemum ##empoweredbirth
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Just one week until the next Daisy Active Birth Workshop starts! If you want you and your partner to feel fully informed, know your choices, have effective techniques and feel confident about birth this is for you. Also if you both want to be ready for what happens next! Find out what to expect in the first weeks and months, how to care for your newborn and help them make an easier transition to the big wide world #beprepared #birthpartners #makingchoices

Some lucky ladies will be receiving these in our birthing class tonight #happyvalentinesday

Some lucky ladies will be receiving these in our birthing class tonight #happyvalentinesday

Love that this Mum was empowered to have the birth she wanted
Hi Paula Just wanted to let you know that baby E arrived on Saturday 9th -13 days late!! I was induced (again) as I didn’t want to wait any longer for him and didn’t feel that my last induction had been that bad so gave it another go!! ... It was a completely different experience to my last induction (from what I remember of the first one) and if I hadn’t been to your classes I would have completely struggled with labour. It was a lot more Intense and uncomfortable this time round. I used all of the techniques and exercises that you taught me and found them all so valuable and effective. Athough I wasn’t completely free from nerves before labour i was a lot less nervous than before my first labour and I felt so much more in control this time round. I don’t believe I would have felt like this without attending your classes. I certainly never imagined that I’d get to 6 Cm dilated on just paracetamol and breathing alone before needing a bit of gas and air to help me through. The various Midwife’s I come across commented on my breathing and calmness throughout. The breathing techniques you taught me were my saviour!! I found strength and determination that I never knew I had. I feel very proud of myself and over the moon with the prize I got at the end!
Something I used so much throughout labour and on the lead up to it in the weeks before where I had on off contractions for several weeks was the affirmation “ I only feel pressure”.
I tried to avoid thinking that it was pain I could feel and processed it as ‘pressure’ instead which helped me cope soooooo much. Even when I had cramp a few times during late pregnancy I used that affirmation and I dealt with the ‘ pain’ so much better.
The word pain just makes me panic and freak out so avoiding using that word was so helpful. I even told my friend about that affirmation ( who birthed 3 weeks before me and didn’t attend any classes ) and she said that she found that affirmation so helpful too during a tough long painful labour.
I managed to avoid the spinal block and forceps this time which is something I was so nervous about and I feel that my breathing that is responsible for avoiding that. Last time I didn’t have a clue how to breath in labour I just winged it!! As well as the breathing and affirmations, the rotations / exercises you taught were super useful in labour and leading up to in the weeks before when I was having contractions on and off .
I will certainly be recommending your birthing classes to others.
Thanks again hope to see you soon at classes Xx
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Looking forward to our first Daisy Birthing course tonight 😍#daisybirthing #2ndtrimester #empoweredmumstobe

Sons still need cuddles at 26 #sonswholovetheirmums 😍

Thank goodness I found Paula's Daisy birthing course, a perfect mix of exercises to help during labour, education, relaxation & making new friends. Almost one year later & we've been to all of Paula's brilliant baby courses & are still in touch with lots of lovely Mums. Highly recommended.

Paula's classes are lovely we both throughly enjoyed them. We have been to pregnancy classes, massage and wrigglers. All of which i can highly recommend. Massage was relaxing and informative and wrigglers was a mixture if sensory, yoga and songs. Paula is warm and makes you feel at ease, just what you need when you are a new mother.

Lovely friendly classes that my baby and I love!

I went to the birthing classes and they were informative and gave great exercises and breathing techniques to help with labour. They helped me to stay calm during labour and prepare me for what would happen and the options that I had. I am so glad I went to the classes and Paula is lovely and makes everyone feel so welcome, I would definitely recommend.

I love a bit of a run or jog. Ive been having some problems with pain in my hip and ive tried alsorts.... massage, physio, rest, swimming etc which all have worked but only for a day or 2 then the pain is back. Last week i went for a reflexology session with Paula Askew and i cant tell u all enough how amazing its made me feel. Not only was it super relaxing but ive had no pain at all even after a hard run tonight. I would highly recommend trying this to anyone. Its amazing what these magic fingers find out about you and heal. Since last week ive had no hip pain... no head aches.... feel energetic and im actually feeling thirty for the first time ever so im drinking lots of water.

I have made some lovely friends by attending these courses. I believe these truely helped me have an amazing Labour, and the baby classes are lovely too! Really nice for both mum and baby. Lovely to go along and have a natter and get some great advice. Highly recommend for anyone having a baby wether it's your first or 5th!!!!

I couldn’t recommend Paula’s classes more I only wish I had done the birthing class, I started with baby massage then went into to wrigglers.



Coming from Scotland to Southport I didn’t know many people here and no one in a similar situation, thanks to Paula’s classes that were extremely warm and friendly I’ve met an amazing group of women all with new babies going through the same sort of experiences,



Thanks to Paula I have created an amazing bond with my baby and met new friends this had made my maternity leave even better!



Xxx

I cannot recommend Paula and her reflexology enough during pregnancy! As well as it being the only thing that helped me to fully relax, I think I even dropped off, and feel rejuvenated afterwards, my severely swollen ankles and feet felt so much better and more mobile again afterwards! Due to baby arriving early, unfortunately I missed my follow up appointment!



I also attended Paula’a birthing classes which were fantastic for me as a first time mum, they were really informative but relaxed at the same time helping me feel a lot less anxious about the upcoming birth.



Thank you Paula, baby and I cant wait to join you for the massage classes in a couple of weeks x

I attended Paula's 6 week birthing course, found the course extremely beneficial. I also attended Paula's 4 week baby massage course which we loved. I have met lots of lovely mums through Paula's classes too. Paula is fantastic at what she does and would highly recommend her courses.