This class is designed to prepare you for breastfeeding and give you the chance of getting off to a great start.

It is suitable for first-time mums as well as those who want to have a better breastfeeding experience with their second baby.  Areas covered include:

• The benefits of breastfeeding
• Maximising your chances of success
• How to know if your baby is latched on properly
• How to know if your baby is getting enough milk
• Troubleshooting: potential problems and how to avoid them
• Expressing milk
• Where to find information and support

Studies show that mothers who enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience are more likely to have attended a preparation course.… Read more

In pregnancy pilates classes, starting this week, we always focus on the importance of your pelvic floor muscles as well as your abdominal muscles. And this is why.

The pelvic floor muscles are the foundation for the core of the body. They help stabilize the pelvis, and they support the organs of the lower abdominal cavity, like the bladder and uterus.  The pelvic floor muscles, along with the deep muscles of the back and abdomen, form the group of muscles we work when we focus on developing core strength.… Read more