Nesting Lotus Aquanatal

17/12/2025

What amazing news!!! 👅

Have you heard that we have launched a new pilot frenotomy service, to support babies and families experiencing feeding difficulties due to tongue-tie?

The new service is being delivered by our fantastic infant feeding team, and will provide local, dedicated and specialist care for families in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). 💙

Tongue-tie is a condition where the strip of skin which connects a baby’s tongue to the bottom of their mouth, called the lingual frenulum, is shorter or tighter than usual. It can restrict tongue movement and make feeding difficult, which can in turn lead to poor weight gain, feeding challenges, and early end to breastfeeding – all of which can impact both a baby and parents’ health.

It is hoped the launch of the pilot service will prevent treatment delays and parents needing to turn to private providers out of necessity to get the procedure done.

Claire Hubbard, clinical lead of the infant feeding team at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, said: “We hope this pilot will help to provide equitable access to care for families. By reducing waiting times and providing holistic support, we’re helping to improve outcomes for both babies and parents. Not only can the procedure help the baby to feed successfully and calmly, but the release of the tongue-tie can also support the mother’s emotional, mental and physical health, by helping to reduce pain, distress and improve the feeding experience.”

15/12/2025

💤 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 💤

Safe sleep can feel overwhelming when you’re a new parent, but it’s all about creating a simple, calm, and consistent space for your baby to rest.

Here are a few gentle tips from the NHS and The Lullaby Trust:

• Always place your baby on their back to sleep, on a firm, flat mattress.
• Keep the sleep space clear — no pillows, toys, or loose bedding.
• Try to have your baby sleep in the same room as you for the first six months, in their own cot or Moses basket.
• Dress your baby in light layers and keep the room at a comfortable temperature (around 16–20°C).
• Avoid smoking around your baby.

Co-sleeping is also an option for you and your baby. If this is something you think might suit your family, make sure to seek guidance and tips on how to do it safely.

In our classes this week, we’ll explore different safe sleep strategies, how to set up a safe space, and ways to make bedtime feel calm and reassuring for both you and your little one.

08/12/2025

💨 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 💨

Winding (or burping) helps your newborn release trapped air after a feed — whether they’re breastfed or bottle-fed. Some babies need lots of help, others very little, and all of this is completely normal.

There are several gentle techniques you can use, such as holding baby upright against your shoulder, sitting them on your lap with support, or laying them across your legs. The NHS highlights that different positions work for different babies, so it’s all about finding what feels right for your little one.

This week in class, we’ll be looking at a range of winding positions, when to use them, and how to read your baby’s cues during and after feeds.

A calm, unhurried approach is key — winding should feel comfortable, connected and responsive.

05/12/2025

🎄 💌 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 💌🎄

All booked in for a Festive Little Lotus Aqua-Fit special? Your email has been sent!
(If it’s not in your inbox, double check your junk folder, sometimes they sneek in there 😏)

We can’t wait to see you in the pool for some festive fun! 🩱💪👶🤶

Santa’s Little Elves,
Lucy and Claire xx

05/12/2025

🎄✨𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥!✨🎄

Every spot for our seasonal sessions have been snapped up — packed with festive toys, music, little presents, and tasty treats. Mamas & babies are going to have the most magical time celebrating together in our warm, relaxed space… and we can’t wait for the magic!

If you didn't manage to bag a space, drop me a DM to join the waiting list and keep your eyes peeled for our specials in 2026!

04/12/2025

✨ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚-𝐅𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐔𝐓

Our January group filled faster than ever — and honestly, we’re not surprised. There’s something pretty special about using your baby as your workout partner: the natural resistance, the gentle weight, the shared rhythm. It turns movement into connection, and exercise into something you both actually enjoy...and the best bit? It’s stress-free.

You get a full hour with us:

30 minutes of aqua-fit using baby as your mini workout buddy

Followed by 30 minutes of relaxed play, gentle change and feed time in our dedicated poolside baby area

No rushing in cold changing rooms, no juggling bags and car seats — just time, space and support to move, play and reset together.

🌿 Why mums keep coming back:
• Low-impact strength + toning
• Bonding built into every movement
• A truly stress-free setup
• A midwife-led class that meets you exactly where you’re at
• Consistently loved, recommended and rebooked

✨ Next chance to join us?
Our next bookable course will be a 5-week block running from 25th/27th February to 25th/27th March 2026

02/12/2025

🎄🤶 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 🤶🎄

I have just re-released a space for our Wednesday 6-12 month Festive special, it’s been a sold out event for AGES - so if you’d like to join us - hurry over to the website to book! 🤞🩱💪👶

01/12/2025

🌼 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌼

Responsive feeding isn’t just about feeding your baby when they show cues — it’s a 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭. It’s about responding to your baby’s needs and your own.
🤱 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞-𝐟𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬, responsive feeding means:

• Feeding when your baby shows early hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands, stirring).
• Recognising fullness cues and stopping when baby has had enough.
• Feeding for hunger, comfort, closeness, and reassurance — because feeds are about more than milk.

But it also means:
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 YOU 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨.

The NHS and Baby Friendly guidance emphasise that responsive feeding includes responding to your own body and circumstances too.

But it also means:
✨ 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 YOU 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨.

• Feeding if your breasts feel full, heavy or engorged.
• Offering a feed before going out, if timing is awkward or you’ll be busy.
• Feeding to calm your baby when they’re unsettled or seeking connection.
• Feeding because you need a quiet moment together.

Your baby learns security, trust and regulation when feeds happen in a warm, connected, and responsive way — whether the cue starts with them or with you.
Responsive feeding helps:

💛 Protect milk supply
💛 Reduce over- or under-feeding
💛 Support bonding and emotional wellbeing
💛 Make feeding feel flexible, calm and intuitive

You and your baby are a team — and feeding works best when you both get a say. 🤍

30/11/2025

🔍 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! 💫

24/11/2025

🧼 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 – 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

This week in class we’ll be talking about why keeping bottles, teats, and pumps sterile is so important.

• Newborns have very vulnerable immune systems, making them more prone to infections like diarrhoea and vomiting.

• Sterilising feeding equipment helps protect your baby from harmful germs.

• Simple methods: boiling, steam, or cold-water sterilising solution.

• Tips to keep equipment sterile until use and when it’s safe to ease up.

Join us for practical advice and hands-on tips to feel confident keeping your little one safe while feeding 👶🏼

20/11/2025

🚨 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝟖𝐩𝐦 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 🚨

The next 6 week block of our popular Little Lotus Aqua-Fit class goes on sale on 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝟖𝐩𝐦 ✨

Postnatal fitness for YOU, with your baby as your workout partner 💪

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤!

Wednesday 7th January for 6 consecutive weeks, led by Lucy
0-6 months 9:45-10:45am
6-12 months 11am-12pm

Friday 9th January for 6 consecutive weeks, led by Claire
0-6 months 9:45-10:45am
6-12 months 11am-12pm

👛 £90
📍Beautiful private pool, Ratcliffe on the Wreake 🏡

Visit our website www.nestinglotus.co.uk to book 📱