Pregnancy Support
I offer support to all folk: those that are looking to be pregnant, are pregnant, had their babies very recently or a very long time ago.
Our journeys into pregnancy and parenthood may start a long time before conception or even before we begin thinking about having a baby. Our views on pregnancy and parenthood start very young and we bring all of this and our personal histories and families to each and every pregnancy.
Pregnancy can be a wonderfully glorious time for some and a not-so-wonderful time for others (and everything in between), for so many reasons. Whether that’s physical discomfort, extreme sickness, body dysmorphia, a feeling of disconnection, anxiety, worry - a lot may arise that we may or may not be prepared or be aware of.
You may have experienced a fertility journey, abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth and loss and these may also change the way that you experience your pregnancy.
There is no right or wrong way to be pregnant and each pregnancy that you have may be different to the other.
I am here to support you, week in and week out, of your pregnancy - and beyond.
I offer support in Pregnancy through:
Pregnancy Yoga
One-to-One Classes and Partner Birth and Parenthood Preparation Sessions to nurture connection.
Body and Birth Workshops with Independent Midwife, Phoebe Pallotti
Biodynamic Massage - Massage suitable and adapted for Pregnancy
Pregnancy Yoga
I offer in person Pregnancy Yoga in Sheffield.
There are many reasons as to why you may practice yoga whilst you are pregnant.
Emotional Support - yoga, somatic practices and mindfulness can help us become more attuned and aware of our bodies and emotions. We may be able to connect with ourselves in a way that we haven’t done before.
Reduces Stress and Anxiety - through breathwork, support, community, movement and rest.
Physical Support - Practicising pregnancy specific yoga throughout your pregnancy can help soothe aches and pains as well as strengthen more vulnerable areas and release areas of tension.
Movement for Birth - pregnancy yoga incorporates techniques, movement and tools to support birth - in every birth setting. At home and in hospital.
Relaxation - through yoga nidra and a quiet setting to help if sleep is evasive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The current timetable for Pregnancy Yoga is:
Monday 12.30pm-1.45pm at my home studio in Meersbrook
Friday 12.30pm-1.45pm at my home studio in Meersbrook.
Sunday 6.00pm-7.15pm at Champion Works, Sharrow - just behind Dyson Place. At the moment there is an overflow class also at 4-5.30pm.
You can book here
It is possible to buy a class pass for these sessions. Class passes don’t expire and don’t need to be used consecutively but I do encourage you to book early onto the sessions you want to come to as they are often fully booked.
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You can join these classes from day 1 of your pregnancy until you give birth. You do not have to wait until after the first trimester to join unless you want to.
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My classes are very gentle but please do let me know of any complications you have ahead of class and speak to your doctor ahead of joining if you are concerned.
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Absolutely. We have people that have been practicing yoga for many years and for whom this is their first experience. It’s a great way of getting into Yoga! Pregnancy Yoga classes are gentle. We may lean into our strength at times, to feel our legs and feet in the floor. But pregnancy yoga is about releasing tension, being aware of the breath, becoming aware and attuned to the body and to your baby.
““I met Alex when I attended her pregnancy yoga class. She was so kind and welcoming and I was instantly able to share with her how much anxiety and distress I was experiencing being pregnant, particularly around fear of miscarriage and not feeling supported by the NHS in my birth choice. I felt deeply heard and validated by Alex and she also helped me to feel hopeful that there was a path forward. I started working weekly with Alex having biodynamic massage. Each week the anxiety lessened and I also felt empowered to find a private midwife and continue preparing for the birth I wanted (a natural home birth after C sections). As well as these sessions I attended Alex’s beautiful pregnancy yoga class where I always seemed to have my best night’s sleep after. I also did birth preparation sessions with Alex in the weeks leading up to the birth. I really believe that these sessions helped my baby and body feel ready for birth and I ended up having the birth I wanted. I highly recommend Alex and the wonderful work that she does. ”
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