Nurtured Soul

10/04/2026

Strong, capable, resilient bodies are incredible — but in pregnancy and motherhood, it’s not just about strength. It’s about balance.

We’re often taught to “train” the body for birth with movement, fitness, and endurance… and yes, that matters. But so does the softer side. Slowing down. Softening. Creating space.

Gentle stretches, yin yoga, and breathwork aren’t just nice add-ons — they play a powerful role in supporting optimal baby positioning, while also helping the body release deep-held tension and prepare to yield, not just push, in birth.

And it doesn’t stop there.

That same ability to regulate your nervous system, to pause, to breathe, to come back to yourself… becomes everything in motherhood. In the messy, beautiful, overwhelming moments. In the mental load. In the constant giving.

I truly believe in practicing what I preach. Even though I’m no longer birthing babies, I am still mothering — and I still need this work. The grounding. The softness. The reset.

Because motherhood isn’t just about caring for others — it’s about sustaining yourself, too.

Strength and softness.
Effort and ease.
Doing and being.

We need both 🩷

05/04/2026

9th May 10am-12.30pm

Join us for a nourishing women’s session of yin yoga, sauna, and cold dip — no experience needed, just bring yourself.
All equipment provided.

This is for you if you have achy joints, overwhelm, exhausted, feeling stressed, need some time out from a busy life, feel neglected or simply need to reconnect with yourself.

Gently reset your nervous system and melt away accumulated stress, with deeply soothing yin and restorative yoga, followed by a warming sauna and refreshing cold plunge to detox and tone. Wrap up to finish and enjoy a warm chai latte to finish peacefully. A truly restorative experience.

01/04/2026

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31/03/2026

Side lunge for labour…..
How does it work?

The Lunge opens the mid-pelvis. It is a good technique to be used in labor during a contraction.

Lunges help:

*An occiput posterior baby rotate or descend
*An asynclitic baby descend
*Overcome a stall in active labor

When labor is asymmetrical, make the pelvis asymmetrical!

When should you do it?

Use when regular contractions are present (especially if the baby is at 0 station or near it). Fairly moderate or strong contractions seem to work best with the lunge. This is because of the “spinning” power of the contractions.

Once you get regular contractions, you will be able to move into the lunge position as the contraction begins. Put your foot down after the contraction finishes to relax your leg and prevent tired legs.

Before doing a lunge

Make sure the baby is engaged first. Do the Side-lying Release to make the lunge more successful.

Are there any good alternatives?

A complementary technique is the Abdominal Lift. It is effective during active labor contractions as well, and helps occiput posterior babies rotate. It can be used when the baby is higher in the pelvis, from the brim down to the mid-pelvis, as the lunge is more effective for babies at the mid-pelvis.

Find out more in my yoga and active birth classes coming soon 🩷

25/03/2026

As a doula, I choose to work with just one client at a time, leaving space between births — and it’s a decision rooted in my own self practice of presence and the connection and care I believe in.

Your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum deserve my full attention. They deserve presence, continuity, and deep, undivided support.

By supporting one family at a time, I’m able to fully hold space for you — to really listen, to understand your needs, and to walk alongside you without distraction. It means I’m not splitting my energy between multiple births or being “on call” for more than one person.

It allows me to show up grounded, calm, and completely there for you — whether that’s in the quiet moments, the questions, the unknowns, or the intensity of birth itself.

This way of working is slower, more intentional, and deeply personal — because your experience matters, and you deserve to feel seen, safe, and supported every step of the way.

If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you.
Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in working together.

23/03/2026

WATERY FACTS DURING PREGNANCY

During Pregnancy
💦Amniotic fluid is mostly water: The baby grows inside a fluid-filled sac, and this fluid is about 98% water, protecting and cushioning the baby.
💦Hydration matters a lot: Pregnant women need more water because it helps form amniotic fluid, supports the placenta, and aids circulation.
💦Water helps prevent complications: Staying hydrated can reduce risks like constipation, urinary infections, and even preterm contractions.

At Birth
💦”Water breaking”: This refers to the rupture of the amniotic sac, releasing fluid before or during labor.
💦Babies are born very watery: Newborns are about 75–80% water, much higher than adults (~60%).
💦First breath replaces fluid: Before birth, a baby’s lungs are filled with fluid. At birth, that fluid is quickly cleared as the baby takes their first breaths.

After Birth
💦Delayed bathing is recommended: Newborns aren’t bathed immediately so they can keep the vernix caseosa (a white, waxy coating), which helps protect their skin.
💦Breast milk is mostly water: Around 85–90% of breast milk is water, so babies usually don’t need extra water in the first 6 months.

22/03/2026

21/03/2026

Beautiful Spring mother and daughter gathering 🌿

The sun makes all the difference to how we connect and play.

Washing was out and with the help of the girls made lovely personified seed baby’s 🩷

Feeling grateful for friendships and connection.

I hope you are all enjoying the sun and able to relax and enjoy your time.

13/03/2026

2 spaces left for tomorrow. Women's restorative yin yoga (no experience necessary and all equipment provided) sauna and optional cold dip followed by a soothing chai latte.

Gently reset your nervous system and melt away accumulated stress, with deeply soothing yin and restorative yoga, followed by a warming sauna and refreshing cold plunge to detox and tone. Wrap up to finish and enjoy a warm chai latte to finish peacefully. A truly restorative experience.

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day……

I’d love to know…

What is something a woman in your life taught you that has stayed with you?

When life gets sticky, I remember my Grandma Ada who lived until 106 through two world wars, grew her own veges, liked a brandy, lived on her own until 105 and enjoyed her own company. She was quoted in an article saying the secret to life was “to work hard and have a contented mind” I think there’s more to it but this is one of my mantras.

To all the sistas who have walked before us, taken the road less travelled and paved the way…..to all the women today that lift other women up…. and to all the women yet to be birthed into the world.

Remembering dear friends that have travelled on through the veil and guide us from afar. Thinking of all the women that have fought to be heard, cried in silence, battled on and held others up to do the same.

Through birth life and death, let us empower and be empowered by each other 🩷