Every birthing person should have information and support to experience birth and parenthood in the way that they choose

My name is Mel and All Things Birth & Beyond is here to provide a safe & trusted organisation for you to access any service that you could possibly want or need in preparing for and welcoming your baby into the world.

Having a baby is about so much more than just Labour & Birth, & there are many moments along the journey where support can make all the difference.

Our services are designed to provide exactly that tailored support, from engaging in empowered online programmes to hiring a Doula, establishing optimal feeding, getting to grips with new-born sleep, postnatal recovery, & even meal delivery or pamper packages for the 4th trimester when self-care & healing is so vitally important.

Postnatal support, especially if your birth has not gone to plan, can make all the difference in your physical & emotional recovery. We offer a bespoke Birth Trauma Recovery service that considers your unique experience & supports you in your wellbeing journey.

Your wellness is our priority

INFORMED + SUPPORTED = EMPOWERED

Our services include:
Shared-Care Birth Doula Services
Online Programmes & Community
Motherhood Mentorship
Transformational Breastfeeding Coaching & Lactation Consultancy
Holistic Sleep Coaching
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Birth Trauma Healing & Debriefing Service
Accredited Training for Birth Workers & Postnatal Practitioners (aka Doulas)

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who has been helping families in the York area for 19 years.

I offer one to one consultations in your own home or mine to work on any infant feeding issues you may have. I also offer a comprehensive tongue function assessment.

I also offer antenatal breastfeeding sessions, early days sessions, sleep sessions, introducing solid food and returning to work sessions, or a bespoke package to suit your needs.

To discuss your requirements please contact me via Facebook for more information.

For Modern Mothers specialises in supporting your journey to and through Motherhood. A specialist in yoga for fertility, pregnancy yoga and yoga for mums and babies. Classes are super friendly, relaxed and down to earth – using yoga as the perfect antidote to the stresses and busyness of pregnancy and motherhood. We also have brilliant complete (and no BS) Complete Antenatal & Hypnobirthing courses, and help mums and baby’s connect through loving touch in Baby Massage classes, and offer support services to those suffering from birth trauma and birth injury too. All this is to help empower women to have a positive and confident pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

Everyone is warmly welcomed – regardless of fitness level, age, shape or size. In a busy world take some time to reconnect with yourself, and with your baby.

Pregnancy Yoga
Monday 7.15pm // Poppleton
Tuesdays 7pm // Livestream only
Thursday 6pm // Acomb
Thursday 7.30pm // Acomb

Mum & Baby Yoga
Tuesday 11am // Poppleton
Tuesday 1pm // Poppleton
Thursday 12.30pm // Acomb

Baby Massage
Thursday 2.20pm // Acomb

Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Courses
Run every month, in person, at the weekend

Pregnancy Mini Retreats
Run every few months throughout the year

Slow Sunday Yoga Workshops
On Sundays, run once a month (open to all)

Also available as private sessions: One to one yoga // private and refresher antenatal & hypnobirthing sessions // caesarean birth planning // twin birth planning // fertility support, yoga & coaching // birth trauma and birth injury support // postnatal Doula.

Mention MUMBLERFREE for one class free when booking a full 6 week term of yoga classes.

The Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) is a partnership of organisations, women and their families working together to deliver improvements in local maternity and neonatal services.

The information on their website is aimed at those who will receive the majority of their maternity care through midwifery services and obstetric consultant care through one or more of the following Hospital Trusts – York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Some women, babies and families with special requirements may need to travel outside this area.

On this website you can find information about services local to you, general pregnancy and birth advice, and information on more specialist services including perinatal mental health services on the Every Mum Matters website and support for giving up smoking on the Bump the Habit website.

Every Mum Matters website: https://www.everymummatters.com/

Bump the Habit website: https://www.bumpthehabit.org.uk/

“I’ve found the yoga itself incredibly rewarding and relaxing – but mainly I’m so grateful for your kindness and humour which has fostered a really welcoming environment. Thank you so much.”

Hello! I’m Lucy, a yoga and movement teacher in York and Selby. I lead the pre- and post-natal yoga classes at the beautiful Stables Yoga Centre in York; a special time you can set aside each week to be yourself, and focus on you and your baby.

Our weekly classes offer:

– A warm, friendly space without expectation or judgement;
– Movement to help you feel comfortable, strong and flexible;
– Breathing techniques to feel centred, grounded and calm;
– Gentle meditation to help you feel confident and relaxed;
– A kind, mama-centred community, sharing experiences together;
– A place to ask questions, feel valued and supported during the transitions and transformations of mothering;
– A space to stretch out, set down your worries and breathe a little deeper.

I am passionate about creating classes that offer you a place to feel at ease, space to unplug from everyday demands, and tune in… to you.

A place to stretch out, in every way.

You’d be so welcome to join us… you can try your first class for free!

Pregnancy:
Tuesdays, 7.30 – 9pm

Post Natal:
Mondays + Wednesdays, 11am – 12.30pm.

For all class details, including general classes in York + Selby visit my booking site here: www.bookwhen.com/lucycorballyyoga

Positive Birth Movement York welcomes anyone interested in birth as a positive experience to join us for this friendly FREE monthly meet up.
This is an uplifting, open-hearted space where you can freely talk and share your thoughts and feelings. All welcome – mothers and parents to be, new parents and experienced parents too. It’s a safe space to talk about ALL types of birth in a positive way. Babes in arms are welcome. Come for a cuppa and a biscuit along with friendly, interesting and useful conversation. Each month we have a different topic to discuss.

Find out more and the dates of the next meet ups on our Facebook page.

The York group is co-ordinated by Michaela Scott a Doula, Medical Herbalist and pregnancy massage therapist and Susan Bradley a pregnancy yoga teacher, Hypnobirthing teacher and a doula.

For more information and any questions, please contact Susan – susan@formodernmothers.com or Michaela – info@bespokebotanicals.co.uk

About The Positive Birth Movement
Founded by the Positive Birth Book author Milli Hill, PBM is a global network of free to attend antenatal groups, linked up by social media. We connect pregnant women together to share stories, expertise and positivity about childbirth. We aim to challenge the epidemic of negativity and fear that surrounds modern birth, and help change birth for the better. Join us as we meet up, link up and shake up birth!

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.

A very warm welcome to you from all of us at NCT. As the UK’s the largest parenting charity and antenatal course provider we empower over 90,000 parents each year on their journey into parenthood and it would be our privilege to support you on yours.

Trust our 60 years’ of experience to deliver you the gold-standard in antenatal classes – a fun, local and social experience that will grow your knowledge, your confidence and your friendship and support network.

Choose an NCT Antenatal course and you’ll cover all aspects of labour, birth and caring for your new baby, catering to both your emotional wellbeing, and the practical side of things, from nappy changing to crying and safe sleep. You’ll also get time dedicated to learning about breastfeeding, as well as other useful information about feeding your baby. The course will also focus on what’s
happening on the ground with your local maternity and community health services.

And don’t forget, every NCT course gives you the opportunity to meet other parents to make friends for life. Everyone on your course will be local to you, with due dates around the same time. So you’ll have a ready-made support network when it matters most.

Our course groups are purposely smaller than our competitors; you’ll learn and bond with an absolute maximum of eight other couples so our course leaders can give you the time, attention and support you need to address your specific questions and concerns in the optimal group size for forming the life-long friendships you need.

All our course leaders are professionally trained by the University of Worceseter. They are skilled facilitators who understand what matters to expectant and new mums and dads and will make learning fun and engaging. Using the latest evidence-based information they’ll support you to explore your options with a non-judgemental approach. This will help you make decisions that feel right for you and your family.

Practical skills, relaxation sessions, presentations, group and pair work and exercises, Q&A’s are all in the mix as they physically and emotionally prepare you for the arrival of your new baby and life as a parent.

We offer the option to pay for your NCT Antenatal course in interest-free instalments, and discounts, if your total yearly gross household income is under £30,000.

Book your course today at https://www.nct.org.uk/courses-workshops/nct-antenatal-course
You can also email us directly at enquiries@nct.org.uk or telephone our support line on 0300 330 0700