Whether you’re looking for support leading up to the birth, want to prepare for things like a home birth or are just wanting to attend a nice class with other women who are due their baby at a similar time to you, We’re fortunate in York that we have a HUGE wealth of experienced practitioners, organisations and individuals – all of whom will help make this important time in your life a lot easier in the run up to giving birth.
At Yorkshire Baby Scan, ensuring an exceptional maternal journey is our mission. At the clinic we provide antenatal ultrasound scans and tests conducted by experienced health care professionals led by our expert Consultant Obstetrician Dr Jacqueline Tang. Our team has been handpicked for their experience and expertise and will help give you peace of mind throughout pregnancy. Our focus is on the medical side of your pregnancy. Whether you’re at the beginning of your pregnancy and looking to book in for an Early Pregnancy Scan or nearing the end of your pregnancy and booking in for a presentation scan, our aim is to give you the reassurance that your baby is happy, healthy and is growing as expected. Located just inside David Lloyd York, we have free on-site parking which makes attending your scan appointment even more convenient. You’re also able to bring along your partner, family and children with you to share the special moment. Visit our website for more information on the services we offer and to book your appointment with us.
Did You Know?
There is overwhelming evidence that highlights that when a woman feels empowered in her birth experience and has continuity of care during her transition to motherhood, this has a positive impact on her health and well-being – as well as on her relationship with her baby, and the wider family unit. Perinatal anxiety and birth trauma are at an all-time high, and the tragedy for birthing women and families is the impact it has on their experience of parenting, and their little one’s attachment style.
“I didn’t feel like I was being treated as an individual… I actually found out through working with Melody that I had endless options … Mel was instrumental in ensuring I had the birth of my dreams!” (Mary Benson, client, 2022)
Doulas provide continuous support for the whole family through pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of parenthood. They fill a role that new parents and families have always needed, offering evidence-based information, flexible, practical, and emotional support in homes as well as in hospitals. Find out more HERE . Our A-class doula team consists of an authentic midwife, IBCLC and perinatal emotional wellbeing coach.
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.” (Dr John Kennel, paediatrician and researcher, 2015)Send a message on Instagram or book a free call HERE … find out more at THE WEBSITE
I have been a midwife since 2000 and have worked most of that time independently. In the last 20 years my clients have taught me more than I thought I needed to know about being a good midwife, each one in a different way. I am now even more convinced that a person’s pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience has the potential to be highly transformative, joyful and empowering. However I am also deeply conscious of the fact that sometimes pregnancy or birthing a baby can be the catalyst for physical, emotional or spiritual difficulties, and I am committed to walk alongside you through the sometimes hard to navigate muddle that early parenthood can bring.
I provide full pregnancy, birth and postnatal care or one-off appointments, birth planning sessions and appointments to explore your previous birth. I can also accompany you to hospital appointments to act as your advocate and a sounding board if you wish (as long as Covid allows). If you have booked full care, I usually see you monthly from booking, every two weeks from 32 weeks and then weekly from 36 weeks. None of this is set in stone, sometimes visits will be more frequent and sometimes less frequent, always according to your needs.
I always strive to provide you with the information you need to make the choices that are right for you. And there will be no judgement from me for the choices you are making. But I will always have your back. I have two older children myself, both born with an independent midwife present. I’m registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and a member of the Royal College Of Nursing (RCN). I won ‘Best Healthcare Professional’ in the 2016 Gentle Parenting Awards and was shortlisted for ‘Best Midwife’ in the 2017 MAMA Awards. I enjoy knitting, cooking and as of late, gardening! I also have a husband, 4 cats and a slightly dark sense of humour on occasion.
For Modern Mothers Hypnobirthing & Complete Antenatal Courses teach you all the skills and techniques you need for a calmer, more confident pregnancy, birth & postnatal experience in a convenient weekend format.
Guaranteed no BS, evidence-based, complete birth & beyond antenatal courses that put YOU at the centre of your experience. To make the choices that are right for you – however and wherever you birth your baby..
These courses are unique, and way MORE than just hypnobirthing. As someone recently said “Susan’s list of qualifications is longer than an umbilical cord!”.
You get all the hypnobirthing knowledge (my course is Royal College Of Midwives accredited), plus SO much more. Using my expertise as a Doula, pregnancy yoga and movement teacher, a biomechanics for birth accredited practitioner, an active birth practitioner, my aromatherapy for birth training, a birth trauma professional, a birth coach and breastfeeding peer supporter. This is a 5-star rated course, that’s tailored to each group individually every time it runs. This is unique and complete preparation in both mindset and in body awareness and movement too. And of course you get to meet and connect with other fab local parents to be too, and a discount on my Pregnancy Yoga Classes as well.
York Home Birth Support Group is a parent-led, peer support group with a focus on sharing understanding and experience surrounding physiological birth. We meet on the first Sunday of every month from 3-5pm to share stories of births at home or planned home births that have transferred to hospital. Please feel free to come at any stage of pre-pregnancy or pregnancy to learn more about home birth, ask questions or to share your birth story.
Meet friends and gain support in making decisions that are right for you.
You will be supported and respected whatever your journey. If you are not planning a home birth but wish to discuss your birth choices in a supportive environment, you are also welcome. Partners and children welcome too.
The group is run by a team of volunteers who are parents with experience of home birth.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homebirthinyork/
Email: homebirthinyork@gmail.com
Instagram: @yorkhomebirthsupport
At Kin Body & Sole we offer antenatal hypnobirthing classes from our beautiful clinic in Clifton Green. I qualified in hypnobirthing through the fabulous The Little Birth Company – set up by a midwife and clinical hypnotherapist. I did the training as I love chatting about all things birth and babies. I am passionate about empowering women to be informed about the choices available to them, understand the physiology of birth and hear the reality of all that it can entail. I believe knowledge is power; I see so many women postnatally who feel cheated, ill-informed or unsure that I want to change this. Additionally, as a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist I am well placed to advise about positioning for birth, pelvic floor health and postpartum recovery. Having birthed 3 babies myself at home using hypnobirthing techniques I know that they can have a massively positive impact on someone’s birth experience.
So, if you want to know what birth really involves, receive useful tips to aid your birth and recovery plus you want a course that’s more than just hypnobirthing then please get in touch.
p.s. you also receive a great goody bag and money off a Mummy MOT.
Pregnancy Yoga | Postnatal Yoga
@ The Stables Yoga Centre, Yor & Communitea, Selby
Supportive and inspiring weekly pre- and post-natal classes led by Lucy Corbally, for wherever you are on your parenting journey!
Our classes are:
– A dedicated time and space for your own well-being, and to connect with your baby;
– A time to breathe a little deeper, stretch out and unload;
– Learn movements that are safe, supportive + strengthening for your body;
– A qualified specialist in movement for Core + Pelvic Floor health and wellbeing;
– Learn techniques that support + soothe your nervous system;
– A place to meet other amazing parents on the journey, forging friendships and finding your like-minded community;
– Zero judgment;
– Come as you (and your baby) are – no prerequisites!;
– Always kind, friendly and welcoming;
– Light hearted and super supportive;
– A place to unplug from the rest of life’s busy-ness and noise.
Wherever you are on the parenting path, you’ll always find the warmest of welcomes here.
I hope you can join us in a class very soon!
T: 07725 795486
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The Yorkshire and Humber region have recently launched the Maternal Medicine Network (MMN). The aim of the MMN is to provide expert and equitable care to women/ birthing people with medical conditions such as heart conditions, kidney and liver disease and neurological conditions (To name but a few!)
The MMN is 1 of 14 networks across England. More information about the network can be found at:
www.maternalmedicine.org.uk
As the network is new and evolving, it is important that we develop a service with the people who will be using it. If you have a medical condition and you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or have recently been pregnant and would like to give feedback or help develop/ review resources, please contact Debbie Scott (Consultant Midwife for the MMN) at Debbie.scott14@nhs.net
Experience the perfect balance of relaxation, laughter and exercise – a wonderful way to unwind and stay healthy during your pregnancy.
Our classes are expertly designed to take a holistic approach to an expectant mums’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth.
Our teachers pass antenatal swimming training that is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives Trust, our own extensive aquanatal training and STA Aquacise/Aquanatal and Antenatal Swimming. This means that you are in the safest possible hands as you work out and relax.
Classes take place in the soothing, comforts of pools, providing one of the safest ways to exercise in pregnancy. The water supports your joints whilst also providing resistance work for all the muscles, strengthening your back and abdominal muscles ready for carrying your baby around!
There’s a science behind it too! Exercise and relaxation release your body’s natural happy hormones, endorphins, which suppress pain and help you (and baby) feel calm – not only helpful in later pregnancy, but also really important during and after birth.
Classes are booked in 6 week blocks and take place at the Roko Health Club on Wednesdays at 7:00pm.
07825 269146
York@puddleducks.com
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Treasure Chest Breastfeeding Group aims to promote, support and encourage breastfeeding in the York area.We run various in-person support groups across York every week, and a virtual Zoom session on Monday’s. Please see our website for more details.We run weekly support groups, a monthly antenatal workshop for expectant parents; all run by our trained peer supporters. We also have a private Facebook group where you can chat to our peer supporters as well as meet other local breastfeeding families.No matter how your feeding journey is going, we’re here for you from beginning to end.
Our Facebook group – ‘Treasure Chest & Beyond‘ – is a place where families can chat about their experiences of breastfeeding, share ideas, connect to other families in the area and find out about what’s happening with Treasure Chest.
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E: treasurechestyork@gmail.com
