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As a CAPPA certified Childbirth Educator&Pregnancy Fitness Educator, I conduct ante-natal and postna

As a CAPPA certified Pregnancy Fitness Educator (CPFE), I work with pregnant woman in the ante-natal as well as the post-natal period. Services offered include: Understanding Pregnancy, Understanding Birth, Mother & New Baby care, Breastfeeding, Pregnancy Fitness

06/12/2025

✨ Toilet Learning With Love & Patience ✨

Potty learning isn’t just a new skill — it’s a whole new world for your little one. 🚼💛
When a child cries while sitting on the potty, it’s not misbehavior… it’s fear, discomfort, or confusion. And that’s okay. They’re learning!

Here’s how you can gently guide them:

1. Start With Comfort, Not Pressure
Let your child explore the potty fully clothed first. Sitting without expectations helps them build trust.

2. Use Familiarity
Allow them to hold their favorite toy or blanket. Familiar things make new experiences feel safe.

3. Sit Together
Sit beside your child. Your calm presence teaches them that potty time is not scary.

4. Celebrate Small Wins
Even sitting near the potty is progress. Celebrate it! Confidence grows in tiny steps.

5. Keep It Slow and Gentle
No rushing, no forcing. Every child learns at their own beautiful pace.

Potty learning becomes easier when it’s filled with patience, comfort, and connection.
A calm parent builds a confident child. 💛

📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 in-person and online
📲 DM us to join our Gentle Toilet Learning Session!

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03/12/2025

The first two years of life shape everything — language, movement, confidence, curiosity.
And the real magic isn’t in buying more toys…
It’s in creating a space where your baby feels trusted, respected, and free to explore at their own pace.
🌱 Montessori at home is beautifully simple:
• Freedom of movement
• Real, everyday objects for exploration
• Slow, intentional communication
• A calm, accessible environment
• Space to try, repeat, and learn
• Trust in their natural abilities
When we step back, they step forward.
When we slow down, they discover more.
When we say, “Help me do it myself,” we build confidence from the very beginning. 💛
👶 Want to understand how to bring Montessori into your home for your 0–2 year-old?
Join our Bringing Montessori Home Session and start building a strong foundation for independence.
📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 Online Classes Available
📲 DM us to book your trial today

01/12/2025

👶✨ Your Baby’s First Language: Newborn Reflexes ✨
In the early months, babies communicate through their natural, built-in reflexes.
These reflexes help them feed, feel safe, and begin moving confidently in the world.
What this session covers:
• Rooting Reflex — helps baby find the breast/nipple for feeding.
• Moro/Startle Reflex — a safety response to sudden movement or sound.
• Grasp Reflex — that tiny hand holding your finger? It’s a reflex of security.
• Tonic Neck Reflex (Fencer’s Pose) — supports early hand-eye coordination.
• Stepping Reflex — the beginning of walking patterns.
• Suck–Swallow Reflex — essential for safe and effective feeding.
Understanding these reflexes helps you respond to your baby with more confidence, calm, and connection. 💛
📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 Online Classes Available
📲 DM us to book your trial today

29/11/2025

Newborns come with their own tiny mysteries — and most of them are completely normal. 💛
But when you’re a new parent, every sound, sneeze, or movement can feel like a puzzle.

Here are a few things that might surprise you (but are totally okay!):

🌼 They sneeze a lot — that’s how they clear their tiny airways.
🌼 Their skin can be wrinkly, flaky, blotchy, or even peel — it’s just their newborn layer adjusting.
🌼 They make grunts, squeaks, and funny noises — newborns are noisy breathers!
🌼 They cry to communicate, not always because something is wrong — sometimes it’s just bonding.
🌼 Their feeding and sleep patterns can feel unpredictable — this is normal in the fourth trimester.

The truth is: newborn behaviour is a language of its own.
And once you learn to decode it, everything becomes calmer, clearer, and much less overwhelming.

That’s exactly what our Newborn Care Workshop is here to help you with.

✨ What you’ll learn:
• How to understand newborn cues — hunger, sleep, discomfort, overstimulation
• Safe sleep basics & simple routines
• Bathing, diapering, and gentle massage techniques
• How to soothe your baby in minutes
• What’s normal… and what’s not
• When to call your doctor
• How partners can participate equally 🤝

Feel confident, informed, and supported in your early parenthood journey.

📲 DM us to book your spot today.
Online & Offline options available.

26/11/2025

🤰✨ Skip the Myths — Pregnancy & Strength Training CAN Go Hand in Hand! ✨

Many mums-to-be avoid weights due to fear or misinformation, but safe, guided strength exercises can actually support your body through pregnancy.
They help improve posture, reduce back pain, build stamina for labour, and speed up postpartum recovery.

Here are 5 Pregnancy-Safe Exercises with Light Weights you can try:
• Lateral Lunge with Arm Raises — boosts balance + upper-body strength.
• Box Squat with Arm Strengthening — supports pelvic stability + leg power.
• Glute Bridges with Arm Work — strengthens glutes to reduce lower-back strain.
• Sumo Squats with Overhead Press — opens hips + improves shoulder mobility.
• Regular Squat with Arm Strengthening — builds full-body stability safely.

🌼 Use light weights, breathe steadily, and stop if anything feels uncomfortable. Always get your doctor's go ahead before starting exercising. Work under a certified prenatal trainer’s guidance.

Join our Prenatal Fitness & Yoga sessions available Inperson & Online.
📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 Online Consultations Available
📲 DM us to book your Prenatal / Postnatal Exercise Session today!

22/11/2025

✨ Pregnancy isn’t about eating twice as much — it’s about eating right for each trimester. 🌿

Your body doesn’t need double the food — it needs different nutrients as your baby grows. Each trimester brings new demands, and your plate should evolve with them. 🤰💛

🌼 Trimester 1 — Build the Foundation

In these early weeks, your baby’s organs begin to form.
Focus on foods that support cell development:
• Folate-rich foods: spinach, beans, beetroot
• Vitamin B6 foods for nausea: bananas, oats, nuts
• Light, easy-to-digest meals: khichdi, soups, fruits
• Ginger tea & lemon water to ease morning sickness

🌸 Trimester 2 — Growth Spurt Begins

This is when your baby begins growing rapidly.
Prioritise foods that boost strength and bone development:
• Calcium sources: curd, sesame, ragi, paneer
• Iron-rich foods: rajma, chole, green veggies
• Protein essentials: eggs, dals, paneer
• Healthy fats: avocado, nuts, ghee in small amounts

🌺 Trimester 3 — Energy & Brain Development

Your baby is building fat stores and brain connections.
Support this stage with nutrient-dense, energy-giving foods:
• Omega-3 rich foods (veg options): chia, flax, walnuts
• Complex carbs: millets, oats, red rice
• High-fibre foods to prevent constipation: fruits, veggies
• Hydrating meals: soups, coconut water, thandai without sugar

✨ Every trimester has a purpose — and your diet should support that purpose.
At Samã, our expert-led Prenatal Nutrition sessions help you understand what your baby needs at each stage and how to plan meals that nourish without overeating. 🌼

📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 Online Consultations Available
📲 DM us to book your Prenatal Nutrition Session today!

15/11/2025

✨ 4 Labor Prep Moves with a Birth Ball ✨

Your birth ball isn’t just for sitting — it’s a powerful tool to prepare your body for labour!
Here are four gentle, effective moves to help you open your hips, release tension, and support your baby’s descent. You can safely do these from your third trimester onwards (with your doctor’s go-ahead):

1️⃣ Hip Figure 8s – Sit tall and draw smooth figure 8s with your hips. This improves pelvic mobility and encourages baby into an optimal birthing position.

2️⃣ Pelvic Release – Place your hands on the ball and roll it forward as you lean down. Feel your spine lengthen and hips relax — an instant relief for lower back tension!

3️⃣ Kneeling Side Lunge – Kneel with one knee on the floor, holding the ball, gently shift your weight forward & back. This opens the hips & pelvis, stretches the inner thighs, and prepares your body for labour.

4️⃣ Supported Duck Walk – Hold the ball in front of you for balance and take slow, wide, duck-like steps. It strengthens your legs and helps your pelvis open for birth.

🌸 Simple, safe, and soothing — these movements keep your body flexible, calm, and baby-ready!

💫 Just 20 minutes of gentle movement daily can make a big difference in how confident and connected you feel during birth.

📍 Samã Centre, Juhu | 🌐 Online Classes Available
📲 DM us to book your Prenatal Fitness trial today!

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