The Daisy Foundation Antenatal & Baby Ballymena & Ballymoney

I love this... We do talk a lot about overstimulating babies, but underplay the role of connection. In Daisy baby classes, we believe we strike the right balance between connection with Mum & other babies as well as age-appropriate visual / auditory / kinaesthetic stimulation...

An old one, but a good one. You just never know what is happening in someone's life 💗

I love this quote & how applicable it is to labour... The waves of labour will keep coming, do you know how to surf?
Daisy Birthing can teach you tools and techniques to learn to surf those waves, helping you to stay in control...

7th June is Rainbow Baby Day; celebrating babies born after a loss, whether in pregnancy, at birth, baby or childhood.
Baby loss is still something we don't talk about much, and it's so important to break these taboos.
I'd love to see pictures of your rainbow babies. Although my little one is now 6, he's still my "rainbow baby", born after an ectopic pregnancy and then a miscarriage. Sadly we lost another little one after him too.
... In the midst of it all, it was hard to dare believe that I would ever be a Mum, and here I am 6.5 years later. Believe in miracles and don't stop hoping 🌈
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🌈 Here is the aftermath of our Daisy Cruisers Rainbow themed class to raise a few pennies for Kicks Count.
7th June is Rainbow Baby Day; celebrating babies born after loss. I have the joy of having a rainbow baby, so I'm delighted to have supported this important fundraiser 🌈

Ever wondered why you might feel a bit below par?! When carrying a baby you are working at nearly the limit of human endurance!! 😳💪🏻
"The research, by Duke University, also showed pregnant women were endurance specialists, living at nearly the limit of what the human body can cope with."

Well, that was just lovely... Postnatal movement, mindfulness & relaxation 🧘‍♀️ Tonight (after a giggle to start us off) we focussed on accepting the power of our emotions & inviting all the parts of our inner selves to come together to make one powerful, balanced Mama 🙅🏼‍♀️💪🏻 #daisyjess #daisyfoundation #daisyfoundationuk #daisymama #continuityofcare #postnatal #postnatalrelaxation #selfcare #mindfulness #innergooddess #acceptance

Crazy hair bliss after the most wonderful Indian Head massage. Thank you Lisa at Time to Rellax I tell Mums every week how good Massage is for their babies, so it is only right that I indulge myself every once in a while for that same oxytocin rush 💗 #daisyjess #daisyfoundation #daisyfoundationuk #massage #selfcare #metime #positivetouch #oxytocin #benefitsofmassage #indianheadmassage

I love a happy ending 🌈 As someone who understands the heartbreak of recurrent baby loss, I am so grateful to have my miracle baby, and absolutely delighted that this service exists here in the Northern Trust. Massive congratulations Cathy & William 💗

Talk about a baby boom!! Daisy Birthing and Daisy Active Birth Workshops are fully booked for June & July!
I have added an extra date for Daisy Birthing in July & August in Ballymena which is perfect if you are due late August or September!
If you are looking for Active Birth, add your details to the waiting list (on the 6th July class), and I'll get an extra date added!!
... #daisyjess #daisyfoundation #daisyfoundationuk #birthpreparation #informedchoice #babyboom #antenatal #antenatalclass #morethanjustaclass #hypnobirthing #pregnancyyoga
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Talk about a baby boom!! Daisy Birthing and Daisy Active Birth Workshops are fully booked for June & July!
I have added an extra date for Daisy Birthing in July & August in Ballymena which is perfect if you are due late August or September!
If you are looking for Active Birth, add your details to the waiting list (on the 6th July class), and I'll get an extra date added!!
... https://thedaisyfoundation.com/teacher/je ssica-higgins
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Great wee graphic from CUB Comfortable Upright Birth 👌🏻

This is why you can't "spoil" a baby or cuddle them too much. Those little people need us. What we need to do is shift the expectations around what is normal, and instead offer support to Mums who are sleep deprived, overwhelmed & struggling 💗

👏🏻 Well done Antrim & Causeway, this is great news for expectant & new parents who can expect:
👶🏼 Support & protection of breastfeeding 👶🏼 Safer Feeding & nutrition 👶🏼 Support of close & loving relationships... 👶🏼 A skilled & supportive workforce 👶🏼 Baby friendly neo-natal units
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