Nesting Lotus Aquanatal

01/03/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠! 👀🐰

This Easter, we’re opening the doors to our much-loved Little Lotus Aqua-Fit sessions for two extra special, one-off classes on Wednesday 8th April and Friday 10th April — and they’re pay-as-you-go!

If you’ve been trying to get into this usually sold-out class, this is your chance ✨

Booking opens on Saturday 7th March

🐣 £16.50 includes:
💛 Your Little Lotus session
🍫 A yummy treat for mum
🎁 A gift from the Easter Bunny for your little one

Spaces are first come, first served and these always fill fast, so don’t wait to book!

01/03/2026

🔍 Each week at Nesting Lotus, we focus on a different topic, covering everything from pregnancy to early motherhood 🌺

These sessions offer bite-sized information on important aspects, making your pregnancy and post-birth journey easier to navigate 🧭

🤯 We know that pre & postnatal appointments can be overwhelming, which is why our ‘topic of the week’ is an integral part of our classes 🩷

Join us to gain valuable insights and support on your journey through pregnancy and beyond! 💫

23/02/2026

🌿 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞

Where you give birth matters — and you have options!

In Leicestershire, you can choose between:
🏥 Hospital birth
🤍 Co-located birth centres
🏡 Homebirth

There’s no “right” place — just what feels right for you.
We’ll be chatting through all of these choices in class this week so you can feel informed, confident, and supported in your decision 💛

22/02/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 💕

✨7-8:30pm
✨ Aquanatal, poolside Pilates & Guides relaxation
✨Led by midwives
✨Gorgeous private venue
✨ Only 8 spaces a week

If you’re missing those spa vibes this pregnancy, this is the place for you!

…And because we’re celebrating a whole month of love, you can save 10% on our 4 class pass until the end of February with the code ‘FEBLOVE’

Can’t wait to meet you!

16/02/2026

✨ 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 ✨

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲

Perineal massage is a simple, evidence-based practice you can start in the last weeks of pregnancy to help prepare your body for birth. It involves gently stretching and massaging the perineum — the area of skin and muscle between the va**na and a**s — to encourage elasticity and reduce the likelihood of tears during childbirth.

🤰 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞?

According to NHS guidance:
• Perineal massage may reduce the chance of perineal tears or the need for an episiotomy (a small cut made to help the baby’s exit).
• Studies show that regular antenatal perineal massage can lower the risk of tears requiring stitches, especially for first-time mums.
• It can help you become familiar with how the area feels as it stretches — a confidence-boosting step toward labour.

We’ll be talking through techniques, and how it can be done in classes this week, in a relaxed and supportive way.

09/02/2026

✨ 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 & 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 ✨

A birth plan isn’t about sticking to a script — it’s about understanding your options and sharing what matters most to you 🤍

Thinking about your birth preferences can help you:
• Feel more informed and empowered
• Have clearer conversations with your birth team
• Focus on what helps you feel safe, calm, and supported

From environment and pain relief, to movement, water, and birth partners — it’s all about your choices, knowing that flexibility is key.

We’ll be gently chatting about birth plans/preferences in classes this week, keeping things realistic, supportive, and pressure-free.

No perfect plans — just informed preferences ✨

03/02/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 👀

02/02/2026

✨ 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐦𝐩 ✨

Pregnancy isn’t just about a growing body — it’s the beginning of a relationship 💛

Taking time to connect with your bump can help you:

• Build a stronger bond with your baby
• Feel calmer and more grounded
• Tune into your body and baby’s movements
• To connect with your partner, wider family and baby all together

Simple things like placing your hands on your bump, talking or singing to your baby, breathing deeply, or noticing how baby responds to movement can make a real difference — emotionally and physically.

This week in classes, we’ll be gently exploring ways to connect with your bump through movement, breath, and stillness, giving you space to slow down and really tune in.

There’s no “right” way to do this — just your way 🤍

01/02/2026

🔍 Each week at Nesting Lotus, we focus on a different topic, covering everything from pregnancy to early motherhood 🌺

These sessions offer bite-sized information on important aspects, making your pregnancy and post-birth journey easier to navigate 🧭

🤯 We know that pre & postnatal appointments can be overwhelming, which is why our ‘topic of the week’ is an integral part of our classes 🩷

Join us to gain valuable insights and support on your journey through pregnancy and beyond! 💫

01/02/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡? 💘
This February we’re treating you to 10% off our Pregnancy Oasis 4-class pass.

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 – because you (and your bump) deserve more than just chocolates and flowers😉

💕 Valentine’s vibes, Nesting Lotus style
💕 10% off all February
💕 Your weekly date with calm for four whole weeks
💕 Aquanatal, poolside pilates & a guided relaxation
💕 Led by midwives
💕 Absolutely STUNNING private location

See you there mama!

30/01/2026

🚨 Such an important message 🚨

Urgent reminder 🚨

Today, BBC Morning Live featured a segment about private scan clinics.

After interviewing 2 mums with negative experiences of private scan clinics, the presenter said pregnant women could check their baby’s heartbeat themselves with a stethoscope for reassurance. This advice is not only wrong, but dangerous because you could be falsely reassured.

No home scanning device, doppler or app can tell you if your baby is well. While it may sound tempting, it's not a safe way to listen to your baby’s heartbeat or check they're okay. This can only be done by a midwife or health professional.

Unless you're professionally trained, it's easy to confuse what you're hearing or seeing and be falsely reassured.

If you're worried about reduction in baby's movements, or have any other concerns, contact your maternity unit immediately.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3JuW58H