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Nest & Nurture - Bump, Birth & Beyond

Supporting expectant parents & new families in Belper, Derbyshire and beyond.

10/12/2025

📅 Birth Advent Calendar – 10 📅

✨ You have the right to personalised care ✨

Every birth is unique, and so are your needs. You have the right to care that is tailored to you and your baby, not a one-size-fits-all protocol. Personalised care respects your preferences, your physiology, and your emotional wellbeing. It ensures your voice, your values, and your instincts are central to every decision.

Personalised care means more than ticking boxes on a hospital checklist. It means listening to your wishes, offering options, and collaborating with you to make informed decisions. It includes recognising your comfort, nuances and respecting your cultural, emotional, and physical needs. It is about being seen as a human, not a procedure.

When care is personalised, birth becomes safer, smoother, and more empowering. Women report higher satisfaction, better outcomes, and stronger bonding with their babies. Standardised protocols and policies have their place they are there for the medical care provider to guide them but you get to choose what you want to accept and decline. Your care should adapt to you, not the other way around.

If your care feels rigid, your choices are being overlooked, or your preferences are not being respected, you can seek help from a professional midwifery advocate. Advocates are trained to support you in navigating the healthcare system, ensure your voice is heard, and help you access personalised care. They can attend appointments with you, explain your rights, assist with birth planning, and liaise with hospitals and care teams to make sure your wishes are understood.

Remember: you are the expert on your body, and your care providers are knowledgeable about physiological birth and interventions in birth. Together with advocacy, information, and personalised care you can create a birth experience that honours both knowledge and instinct, evidence and intuition.

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your choice. 💛

09/12/2025

✍️ Testimonial Tuesday ✍️

Some gorgeous feedback from one of my Doula clients who I supported in pregnancy, birth and postnatally.

I always really appreciate anyone taking the time to write it's so wonderful to know how they feel about my support and work as a Doula.

My husband and I are so grateful for the incredible support and guidance that Tara provided during my pregnancy and birth journey. Her knowledge, calm and reassuring presence, and genuine care made a huge difference from the moment we chose to have her by our side. Having Tara as a doula was also crucial to help my husband feel more confident and focused when supporting me and when we were making decisions about the birth of our son. She took the time to explain every option clearly and helped us feel informed in every decision we made.

Her encouragement and steady support brought so much comfort, and we never once felt alone or unsure. We truly appreciate the way she empowered us, respected our choices, and made sure we always felt heard and supported. Thank you Tara for being such an essential part of this beautiful experience, you helped make it positive, peaceful, and full of strength. Tara will definitely be guiding us again on our next birth journey when it happens.

09/12/2025

📅 Birth Advent Calendar – 9 📅

✨ You are entitled to a second opinion ✨

There is a quiet truth in maternity care that every woman deserves to hear: you are allowed to get a second opinion. Not only allowed but entitled. Birth is too important, too intimate, and too life-shaping for you to feel unsure, pressured, or unheard.

Pregnancy often places women in systems where they’re expected to accept recommendations instantly or “trust the process.” But trusting the process does not mean silencing your instincts. Your questions and your desire for more information are not inconveniences, they’re signs of thoughtful, responsible parenting.

A second opinion is not a challenge to your care provider. It’s simply a way to gather more information so you can make a decision that feels right for you. Doctors get second opinions for themselves. Midwives consult with each other. Specialists ask colleagues for input every single day. Why should women be the only ones expected to accept the first answer they’re given?

Birth is personal. Different professionals have different philosophies, training, and comfort levels. What one clinician calls “too risky,” another may see as safe and evidence-based. What one hospital discourages, another may fully support. These differences don’t make anyone wrong, they mean there is room for perspectives.

And in that space, you get to choose.

If something doesn’t sit right with you, if you feel rushed toward induction, told you “must” have a repeat caesarean, or discouraged from asking questions pause. Your body is not on anyone else’s schedule. Your birth is yours. You deserve clarity, time, and genuine informed consent.

A second opinion can bring reassurance, confidence, and alignment. It can offer alternatives you weren’t told about, evidence you hadn’t seen, or a care provider whose philosophy matches your own.

Your decisions will stay with you long after the birth is over. You deserve to feel empowered knowing you asked what you needed to ask and followed your intuition without apology.

Your body, Your birth, Your baby, Your choice. 💛

08/12/2025

“Gentle birth, protecting mother and baby, is a solution that I believe will result in positive change for our society.”
— Robin Lim, midwife, founder of Bumi Sehat, CNN Hero 2011

Robin Lim, “Ibu Robin” to the thousands of families she has cared for, has dedicated her life to compassion, dignity, and safety in childbirth. Through the Bumi Sehat birth centres in Indonesia and the Philippines, she provides free, gentle maternity care to families who might otherwise have none. Her message is simple: when we protect birth, we protect communities.

Robin reminds us that birth is not an industrial process but a profoundly human one. She speaks often about the sacredness of the mother–baby dyad and how gentle, respectful care strengthens families long after birth.

She is right to say that protecting mothers does not mean over-managing them. Modern maternity care often focuses on preventing catastrophe, which is important, but that isn’t the whole picture. When attention is placed only on the baby, women’s experiences, choices, and emotional safety can be overshadowed. A healthy baby matters deeply, but it is not the only thing that matters.

What strengthens the mother strengthens the baby. They are a dyad, not two separate patients. A woman who leaves birth feeling safe, respected, and confident is far better equipped to care for her baby than one left traumatised. Wanting a positive birth is not selfish. Whether VBAC, home birth, or a calmly planned caesarean, women make choices because they believe those choices are best for both themselves and their baby.

Birth is your private beginning. It should never feel like something done to you, but something you experience with dignity and agency.

Obstetrics is still catching up with physiological evidence. Research continues to validate what midwives and women have long known: optimal cord clamping benefits babies; skin-to-skin stabilises newborns; freedom of movement reduces.

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your choice. 💛

08/12/2025

What a surprise this morning ☺️

I never thought I would get nominated 2 years on the trot. A big thank you to the person that nominated I am really grateful.

08/12/2025

We are in December now, and the countdown is on to the end of 2025✨

Here’s what’s happening this week:
🤰 Antenatal & Birth Prep 🤰
It’s week 6 of Nurtured Birthing! This week we are talking about the third stage of labour. The next term starts in January 2026!

👶 Baby Classes (Wednesday & Thursday)
🐤 Nestlings (4/5–10 months): Week 5 we are have a Christmas themed baby yoga and sensory play this week.
🐣 Hatchlings (4 weeks–5 months): Week 5 and we are putting together a full body massage. This class is the kind of grounding, gentle space that helps you exhale. Both classes finish with a warm cuppa and cake ☕🍰

🤱 Doula Support ✨ I am fully booked this week for daytime doula support I do have some time for online evening consultations, especially if you are considering full doula support for 2026.

✨ Want to join a class or book support?
➡️ DM me or visit nestnurture.co.uk
Can’t wait to see so many of you this week

07/12/2025

📅Birth Advent Calendar - 7 📅

✨You can decline an induction of labour✨

When it comes to labour, it’s important to remember: your body, your baby, your decisions. That includes the right to say no to induction of labour if it doesn’t feel right for you.

Induction is sometimes suggested for medical reasons, for example, concerns about baby’s growth, pregnancy going past your due date, or other clinical factors. But even when induction is recommended, it is never mandatory. You always have the right to make an informed decision about your care.

Your midwife or doctor should explain all the options, including the pros and cons of induction, what could happen if you wait for spontaneous labour, and alternative ways to support the onset of labour. You deserve clear, respectful, and honest information, without pressure.

You can decline induction, even if it’s suggested repeatedly. You can also change your mind later, if you feel that induction is the safest option for you and your baby at a later point. What matters is that the decision is yours, made with full understanding and consent.

If you ever feel uncertain or pressured, there is support available. You can speak to a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA), ask to see a senior midwife, or reach out to organisations like AIMS or Birthrights or a local independent midwife or doula. These services are there to help you understand your rights and ensure your choices are respected.

Saying no to induction does not make you difficult, disobedient, or unsafe. It means you are exercising your legal and human rights to make decisions about your body and your baby. Birth is personal, intimate, and unique, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

Remember, you get to decide:
✨ How your labour begins
✨ Where and with whom you birth
✨ What interventions, if any, you accept

Your decisions can change at any point, and that’s okay. You are allowed to listen to your instincts, weigh your options, and choose the path that feels safest and most supportive for you.

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your choice. 💛

06/12/2025

You can choose where you give birth, full stop. ✨

In the UK, home birth is always an option, and you never need anyone’s permission to choose it. Your home is the default place you live, so unless you decide to go elsewhere, birthing at home is available to you.

And “home” doesn’t have to mean your own four walls. You can birth at your mum’s, a friend’s, a cottage, a cabin, even a field or a safe outdoor space that feels right for you. Birth is a normal, involuntary bodily function, and you have the right to choose the environment that feels safest, calmest, and most supported for you and your baby.

Here are some things many people aren’t aware of:
✨ You can choose a home birth before 37 weeks or after 42 weeks.
✨ You can choose a home birth with your first baby.
✨ You can choose a home birth if you have a higher BMI, gestational diabetes, or a previous caesarean.
✨ You do not need consultant sign-off or special permission.
✨ Midwives cannot refuse to attend your home birth because they disagree with your decision.
✨ Transfers to hospital are part of normal, safe care and not a failure. Planning ahead helps midwives prepare, but it’s never compulsory.

Sometimes families are given long lists of “risks” of home birth, but very few people are told about the risks associated with unnecessary intervention in hospital. Balanced, honest information is your right and it helps you make choices that feel right for you.

You also do not need to sign disclaimers. A simple note saying “This is my informed decision to birth at home” is enough.

And remember, you can decide on a home birth anytime, even in labour. If you’re coping well at home, you can stay home. Planning ahead just makes it easier for your midwives to support you and ensures your space is ready.

Why not book on my online Home birth workshop in 2026.

If you’re exploring your options or facing barriers, these UK organisations are here to help:

AIMS – aims.org.uk
Birthrights – birthrights.org.uk
Home Birth Support groups

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your choice. 💛

06/12/2025

🤰Pregnancy Yoga🤰

Yoga is so much more than just movement. It’s a chance to pause, turn inward, and truly connect with yourself, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s about listening deeply to your whole being.

Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative time to embrace this practice. Not only does pregnancy yoga support your changing body, but it also offers a powerful way to prepare for birth—mind, body, and soul.

Backed by research, pregnancy yoga combines breathing techniques, mindfulness, and movement in a supportive group setting. The benefits are wide-reaching, including:

✨ Deepen your bond with your baby
✨ Strengthen the mind-body connection
✨ Ease common pregnancy discomforts
✨ Encourage optimal fetal positioning
✨ Build flexibility & stamina for labour
✨ Reduce stress & anxiety
✨ Improve sleep quality
✨ Lower the need for pain relief during birth
✨ Decrease the chance of unplanned Caesarean
✨ Support faster postnatal recovery

In addition, classes offer a warm and welcoming space to connect with other local mums, share experiences, and talk openly about pregnancy and birth.

If you’d like to join me on the mat and experience this for yourself, you can find more comment 'YOGA' below.

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06/12/2025

You can choose where to give birth, full stop.

In the UK, home birth is always an option, and you never need permission to choose it. Your home is the default place you live, so unless you decide to go elsewhere, birthing at home is always available to you.

And “home” doesn’t have to be your own house. You can birth at your mum’s, a friend’s, in a cosy cottage, on a boat anywhere you feel safe and supported. Birth is a normal, involuntary bodily function, and you have the right to choose the environment that feels right for you and your baby.

Here are some important realities many people are never told:

✨You can choose a home birth before 37 weeks and after 42 weeks.
✨You can have your first baby at home.
✨You can choose a home birth with a higher BMI, gestational diabetes, or after a previous caesarean.
✨You do not need to be “signed off” by a consultant.
✨Midwives cannot refuse to attend your home birth because they don’t agree with your decision.
✨Staffing shortages do not remove your right to choose where you give birth.

Sometimes families are given lists of “home birth risks” but very few people are ever told about the increased risks linked to unnecessary intervention in hospital. Balanced information matters. Safe choices come from informed choices.

You also don’t need to sign a disclaimer. Simply noting “This is my informed decision to birth at home” is enough.

And remember you can decide on a home birth anytime, even during labour. If you’re coping well at home, you can stay home. Planning ahead simply helps midwives prepare, but it’s never compulsory.

Not every planned home birth stays at home, and that’s okay. Transfers are a normal part of responsive, safe care not something to fear or feel judged for.

If you’re exploring your options or facing barriers, these organisations can support you:

AIMS – aims.org.uk
Birthrights – birthrights.org.uk
Home birth support groups

You can also:
1️⃣ Write to your Head of Midwifery or a Professional Midwifery Advocate outlining your birth plan and expectations.
2️⃣ Connect with local home birth groups, doulas, or antenatal educators.
3️⃣ Contact AIMS, Birthrights for advocacy and support.

Your body. Your birth. Your baby. Your choice. 💛

06/12/2025

✨ Baby Classes and Workshops - 2026 ✨

At Nest & Nurture, I offer a range of nurturing sessions designed to support you from those early newborn days right through to toddlerhood (and beyond).

🐣 Hatchlings (4 weeks to 5 months)
The perfect first class for you and your baby. Includes baby massage, reflexology, soft stretch yoga, postnatal yoga, and plenty of support & guidance to help you bond and feel more confident in your new role.

🐤 Nestlings (4/5 to 10 months)
A relaxed, friendly parent & baby yoga class with gentle movement, songs, sensory play, and time to connect—with your baby and with other parents.

👶Babywearing Workshop
A hands-on session where you’ll, understand the benefits of babywearing for both parent and baby, learn about different types of slings and carriers and master safe babywearing techniques

😴 Baby Sleep Workshop
Realistic, evidence-based sleep support in a 2-hour session. Learn about safe sleep, co-sleeping, and how to navigate the early months with less stress and more confidence.

🥄 Starting Solids Workshop
Wondering how and when to begin? This 2-hour session gives you everything you need to confidently start your baby’s weaning journey—practical tips, safety guidance, and plenty of reassurance.

🚽 Toddler Led Toileting Workshop
Ready to ditch the nappies? This 2-hour workshop supports you in understanding signs of readiness and how to approach toileting in a respectful, child-led way.

🫖Tea Club
A parent social/meet up giving you the chance to meet other new parents and to ask questions/get support from Tara. What's on offer at Tea Club:
✨️ Cuppa and cake for the grown ups.
✨️ Mats, baby toys, sensory toys, books for the babies.
✨️ Baby weighing scales.
✨️ Support with breastfeeding/infant feeding, starting solids, infant sleep I am peer supporter trained.

💻 DM me with any questions.

✨ You don’t have to do it all alone, come find your village. 💛

06/12/2025

✨2026 Offerings for Parent and Baby ✨

At Nest & Nurture, I offer a range of nurturing sessions designed to support you from early pregnancy through to the birth of your baby.

🧘 Pregnancy Yoga (Ripley)
Gentle, supportive weekly yoga sessions designed to ease common pregnancy aches, build strength, calm your mind, and help you connect with your baby.

🤰 Nurtured Birthing (Belper)
A unique blend of pregnancy yoga and antenatal education. These sessions not only support your changing body but also prepare you emotionally and practically for a positive birth in a truly nurturing space.

💫 Nurtured Hypnobirthing
A 10-hour birth preparation course that gives you real, practical tools for labour and birth. Expect knowledge, confidence, calm, and even excitement about the big day.

🤲Active Birth Workshop
During this 3.5 hour workshop, you’ll learn how your body is built for birth, explore upright labour positions, breathing, movement & partner support

🏠 Home Birth Workshop
This is a 2 hour workshop if you’re curious about home birth but don’t feel fully informed, or want to reassure your partner, this workshop is for you.

🤱 Breastfeeding Workshop
Learn how breastfeeding works, how to get off to the best start, and what to do if you face challenges. With evidence-based information and local support signposting, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

👶Practical Baby Care
This hands-on, fully interactive and genuinely fun session is designed to give you everything you need to feel prepared for those early days with your baby. Whether you’re wondering how to change a nappy without being covered in wee, how to babywear safely, or how to soothe those late night cries, this workshop has got it covered.

💻 DM me with any questions.

✨ You don’t have to do it all alone, come find your village. 💛

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Belper Community Hall
Belper
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
	7pm - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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Hello and welcome to the Nest & Nurture - Bump, Birth & Beyond page.

Hi, my name is Tara Luke and I am passionate about all things pregnancy, birth and babies. I really love supporting parents in pregnancy to know their choices to feel confident, relaxed and empowered about the birth of their baby. Being pregnant and having a baby can be such a special time, but it also brings change and with it a whole range of mixed emotions and feelings. So as a doula and teacher I am focused on creating a safe nurturing space, a listening ear and non-judgemental support.