Little Pips Pre & Postnatal Wellbeing

Oh I hate cancelling classes, but I have zero voice and just cannot get any words out 😔 I would also hate to pass anything on. I have updated class groups with details and sent messages to parents who were booked on to todays sessions - I will update on tomorrow's baby class late today so please do check your group mamas. So sorry xxx

Popping this here just incase anyone would like to come along, it is the perfect preparation for life with a new baby and I just LOVE this workshop! Whether your baby has arrived or you are awaiting their arrival, I work closely with parents and babies teaching beautiful techniques to calm and soothe little ones transitioning from womb to world, or who may be experiencing common issues such as colic 💛
In a relaxed session with refreshments, you will learn:
• Causes of baby be...ing unsettled and coping techniques
• Settling techniques
• Baby Massage techniques and benefits
• Baby Yoga techniques and benefits
• Soothing Sequences
• The importance of Self Care and looking after yourself
This really is a beautiful and relaxed way to get to know your babies cues, whilst also helping to give you the confidence to respond with techniques to support them at such a vulnerable time for you both.
If you are bringing your baby along, please be assured that the session is completely baby led, and I will have spare dolls available for you to practice techniques on if your little one is feeding or asleep, or if your baby is yet to arrive!
**Sunday 9th December, 10-11.30am, Caldicot Guiding Hall**
Just £30 per couple for the workshop, including a great handbook and refreshments.
Booking is essential, email Claire at littlepips.natal@gmail.com xx
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Little Pips Cuppa Club is on today 9.30-11.30am ☕ xx

When you realise that you can't ignore your calling any longer...
As well as continuing with my Postpartum Doula studies, I have been accepted to start training as a Birth Doula in 2019 💛

My goodness I am getting lots of enquiries coming through for 2019! A gentle reminder that spaces are only secured with payment 💛 xx

Oh just look at these gorgeous mamas and babies! 😍 This group of mums first came to me with bumps in tow, and today they had a Christmas celebration lunch with some very festive babes! It makes me so happy to see friendships grow, and the support and solidarity it brings at what can feel like such a vulnerable time - the Little Pips community really is something special xxx

Oooh January and February classes are already booking up, with so much more in the pipeline for 2019! 💛 Don't forget to ask Santa for a voucher for Christmas! Last orders 9th December 🎅 x

What an amazing year 2018 has been here at Little Pips Pre & Postnatal Wellbeing!
2019 Class Dates are now here and available to book! Most of my lovely parents enjoy completing more than one course with me, and I am happy to announce that I will now offer a 10% discount as standard when more than one course is booked at the same time 💛
All courses below can also be taught privately for a small fee, and I will also continue to offer the 4 hour Little Pips Couples Nurture Work...shop (£90) on a 121 basis.
Booking is essential via email to Claire at littlepips.natal@gmail.com, or via the contact form on the website www.littlepipsnatal.uk.
I am always happy to answer any questions you may have, or pop along to the Little Pips Cuppa Club at The Cellar, Caldicot, on any Friday morning between 9.30-11.30am for a natter! ☕
I am excited to watch our community grow even more next year, and have lots of exciting things planned... come along for the journey 💛
Claire xx
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One teeny tiny elf key, 4 young believers, and a whole lot of magic to come... Hello December! 🎄

Lots of nappies, wipes and neccesities headed to Project Mama today! Thank you SO much everyone who has donated items over the past month, I am spending the weekend sorting through my donation station and will continue to be busy distributing some much needed items to mums in need before Christmas 💛 Thank you all so much, and a massive high five to all of the other local organisations working together to makes peoples lives a little better during tough times. Love makes the world go round, and we can all play our part xxx

Spaces filling fast 💛
December is coming, and I have some lovely sessions planned!
Sunday 9th Dec: Soothe, Settle and Sleep Workshop, a 90min session for mummy and daddy (or perhaps a grandparent/aunt etc) to look at the 4th Trimester and explore how massage techniques, gentle baby yoga, aromatherapy and enviroment can be used to help your little one transition from womb to world. Included is a lovely booklet, grapeseed oil, and refreshments.
... Sunday 16th December: Daddy Pip Christmas Class, a 1hr class where Daddy enjoys bonding time with baby, learning the leg, tummy and chest massage routine, and techniques to calm and settle baby. Meanwhile, Mums get to enjoy a good natter over tea, coffee and mince pies! (Saving some for the dads of course!)
Sessions can be booked separately, but you will receive a £5 discount when booking both together ❤ spaces are limited but I am happy to a run additional sessions on the same dates if needed... Bookings close Monday 3rd December xx
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There are lots of articles doing the rounds this week about maternity leave being such a lonely time. I felt that way too after the birth of my little ones, which is why I started the weekly Little Pips Cuppa Club ☕ Mamas, pop along to The Cellar in Caldicot on Friday mornings between 9.30-11.30am for tea and solidarity. We are all it it together xxx

Happy Wednesday! I just wanted to share this course now as I have payment plans available to help spread the cost 💛 the next group course will be in March, or I can also teach privately in the comfort of your own home. This is an AMAZING course and fully comprehensive of all of your options and journeys. I am as always more than happy to answer any questions anyone has, just drop me a message or email littlepips.natal@gmail.com
Claire x

December is coming, and I have some lovely sessions planned!
Sunday 9th Dec: Soothe, Settle and Sleep Workshop, a 90min session for mummy and daddy (or perhaps a grandparent/aunt etc) to look at the 4th Trimester and explore how massage techniques, gentle baby yoga, aromatherapy and enviroment can be used to help your little one transition from womb to world. Included is a lovely booklet, grapeseed oil, and refreshments.
Sunday 16th December: Daddy Pip Christmas Class, a 1h...r class where Daddy enjoys bonding time with baby, learning the leg, tummy and chest massage routine, and techniques to calm and settle baby. Meanwhile, Mums get to enjoy a good natter over tea, coffee and mince pies! (Saving some for the dads of course!)
Sessions can be booked separately, but you will receive a £5 discount when booking both together ❤ spaces are limited but I am happy to a run additional sessions on the same dates if needed... Bookings close Monday 3rd December xx
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Awww my little girl is giving me a foot massage before bedtime 💛 I massaged the twins from birth, and almost 4 years later we still use it as a way to connect and show love xxx

Looking forward to welcoming some lovely new mums to be to Little Pips Nurture Birthing classes tonight! If you are booked to be on this term, please follow the link to your closed class group below and request to join... and remember to bring a pillow :) x
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💛 'Antenatal Teacher of The Year' Winner at the 2018 MAMA Awards
💛 Based in Caldicot, covering Monmouthshire, Newport and the FOD
💛 5 years of teaching experience and a thriving community of local mums
... 💛 Fully Qualified and Insured
💛 KG Hypnobirthing Practitioner
💛 Antenatal Educator
💛 Baby Massage Instructor
💛 Newborn Sleep and Colic Consultant
💛 Currently training as a Postnatal Doula
💛 Special interest in improving mental health in postnatal mothers and children
💛 Services being added in 2019: Closing the Bones, Placenta Encapsulation, and Yoga for older Children
💛 Mummy of 4, Step Mummy of 2, and supportive of all birthing and parenting choices
💛 www.littlepipsnatal.uk
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Evening all! Little Pips Cuppa Club is on tomorrow at The Cellar, and I am excited to have also organised a very special 'Little Pips Christmas Cuppa Club' 🎅 on Friday 21st December from 9.30-11.30am.
This Cuppa Club is open to past and present Little Pips parents, babies and siblings, and will be priced per (adult!) head for UNLIMITED tea and coffee, as well as a selection of mince pies and pastries. (You may of course order whatever you like in addition on the day!)
I need to have a rough idea of numbers by Sunday evening in order to secure a price and get everything finalised... please RSVP to the Event page in our closed Cuppa Club group asap - I can't wait to see your Christmas Cuties!! And I may even bring my camera along... 😉

What an amazing class, i have attended a term of nurture classes with claire and have loved every second! Being a first time mum i was apprehensive and scared about the birth process-claire has eased all those thoughts and given me confidence and practical information for me to make my own informed choices.

If you want support, friendship and a knowledable antenatal class- little pips is the one to choose!

I cannot wait to start the baby classes in the near future! Xx

I’ve just finished the nurture course and it was so lovely to meet other mums to be, chat about different aspects of pregnancy and learn about the facts of childbirth. Add to that some great breathing techniques and a bit of relaxation and it was a great way to end a busy weekend.

I whole heartedly would recommend Claire’s hypno-birthing nurture class for any Mum to be. It was a a lovely relaxed and non judgemental group, where Claire gave a lot of really useful information and support. I put lots of it to use during my labour!



I have also done Claire’s ‘little pips 4th trimester’ sessions with my son and absolutely loved them. A really gentle and relaxed way to bond with baby while meeting new mums and sharing questions and concerns! Thanks so much Claire! �

I have thoroughly enjoyed attending two terms of the antenatal classes. Claire is really supportive and encouraging, and full of such great advice and guidance. I feel so much more prepared and confident, and love the friendships I have made in the process! So grateful this is available locally and can't wait to do the baby classes in the very near future! � thank you Claire.

Great hypnobirthing techniques taught in a relaxed, safe and non judgemental way. Classes provided me with a space to meet other mums-to-be whilst having the opportunity to discuss and share my pregnancy journey as well as asking lots of questions surrounding pregnancy and postnatal care. Claire is a fab and friendly teacher and clearly goes out of her way to ensure all of your questions are answered and is always there to offer support during this hugely life changing experience. Thoroughly recommend the class !

Excellent experience that gets you ready for becoming a mum and how to look after yourself once your baby arrives. I would recommend it to first/second/third and so mums as I can guarantee you learn new things each time. Thank you Claire!

Claire’s classes helped me to overcome my birth trauma from my first birth and gave me the knowledge and confidence that led to a wonderful, positive and heeling birth second time. I am eternally grateful xxx

Claire’s classes have provided me with so much knowledge as well as confidence ready for the birth of my baby. I would definitely recommend her classes to first time mums!

Claire’s classes are something else... a world apart from any other ante-natal class I’ve experienced. She combines an intelligent, knowledgeable approach with a completely open mind and lack of judgement, while all the time encouraging chatting and the making of friendships... plus she brings great cake. Couldn’t recommend a class more highly 💕

Claire's classes are the best antenatal classes around. She is informative and supportive and allows expectant mums to air their feelings and concerns in a supportive, warm and safe environment. Claire supported me through my first pregnancy and is now supporting me through my second. I cannot recommend her classes highly enough.