classes
My little pickle classes take elements from hypnobirthing, mindfulness and neuroscience to ensure you have the right tools and knowledge to have an empowering and positive birth and postnatal experience.
As well as helping you and your birth partner prepare for your birth we will also spend some time preparing for the postnatal period. I want to help you feel as calm and confident about this postnatal period as you do about your birth.
I offer a range of courses to suit all circumstances; for those wishing to connect with other families, to those who want the flexibility and personalisation of a private course, to couples who have already done a similar course or those who are short on time or who cannot commit financially to the longer courses but would like to benefit from learning and practicing tools for a positive birth experience!
I also offer a weekly pregnancy and bitesize birth preparation class at Yoke Yoga Studio. This class is an ideal way to find some time to look after yourself each week, practice relaxation techniques, drink some tea and connect and share with others
Where: Yoke Guildhall St, Folkestone
When: Fridays 5.30- 6.30pm
£10 per class if block book, £12 drop in
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This course is spread over 4 weeks to give you plenty of time to practice the techniques you will learn, ask questions and make connections with other members of the group. The more you practice the more you will get out of it it and the weekly group is a gentle way to check in and encourage and nurture a good habit.
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The classes are held at my home, close to both Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations. Free parking is available. It's a cosy , informal setting- ideal for the guided relaxations and getting to know the rest of the group.
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4 x 2 hour classes
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Telephone & email support.
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Birth and post-natal plans.
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Mindfulness & hypnosis techniques to deeply relax including a fear release session.
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Breathing techniques for all stages of labour.
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Sports science & performance psychology techniques.
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The physiology and psychology of birth.
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Massage/acupressure techniques.
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Evidence based information to help you plan your birth preferences.
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Positions for birth.
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Preparing for the postnatal period.​
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PLUS
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The my little pickle resource pack
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Guided meditations, birthing affirmations, deep relaxation mp3s
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1 x invitation to post course social
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Group WhatsApp support
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Offers and discounts from local businesses
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Invitation to Folkestone parent and baby social club
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£260 per couple.
Payment plans available
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Next group dates:
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November Group
Mondays 6,13,20,27th 7.00-9.00 pm 4 out of 4 spaces left
Group Social (without instructor)2nd December 2-4pm Radnor Arms
Ideal for December/January babies babies
1-2-1 classes can be held online or face to face and can take place at a time that suits you and your birth partner. They are tailored to suit your unique circumstances. For example, if you are booked in for a caeserean. If there is a particular area or aspect of birth or the postnatal period that you want to focus on, just let me know.
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4 x 2 hour sessions, one session per week at a time that suits you (online or face to face).
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Telephone & email support.
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Classes tailored to your circumstances.
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Ideal birth and post-natal plans.
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Mindfulness & hypnosis techniques to deeply relax including a fear release session.
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Breathing techniques for all stages of labour.
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Sports science & performance psychology techniques.
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The physiology and psychology of birth.
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Massage/acupressure techniques.
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Evidence based information to help you plan your birth preferences.
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Signs of labour.
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Positions for birth.
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Preparing for the post-natal period.
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PLUS
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The my little pickle resource pack
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Guided meditations, birthing affirmations, deep relaxation mp3s
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Offers and discounts from local businesses.
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Invitation to Folkestone parent and baby social club
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Various dates and times available. Please get in touch to arrange this.
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£330 per couple.
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payment plans available
schedule a free 15 minute chat to help you decide if there is a right course for you.
The refresher class is designed for people who have already given birth. This course is offered as a 1-2-1 or group course.
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Next Group Course Date:​
Saturday 14th September 10.30-1.30pm
Ideal for Oct/Nov babies
Group Social tbc
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You may have already completed a course similar to a 'my little pickle course' and you just want to refresh your memory. Alternatively you may have had a tricky first birth and you would like to try a course to help you release any anxiety and to help you feel prepared and positive about your up and coming birth. We will also spend some time planning for supporting both your newborn and your other children in the postnatal period.
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1 x 3 hour classes online or face to face.
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Telephone & email support.
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Ideal birth and post-natal plans.
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Mindfulness & hypnosis techniques
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The Induction Process
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Birth choices- evidence based information to help you plan your birth preferences.
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The role of your birth partner.
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Massage/acupressure techniques.
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Preparing for the post-natal period with other children at home.
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PLUS
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The my little pickle resource pack.
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Guided meditations, birthing affirmations, deep relaxation mp3s.
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Offers and discounts from local businesses.
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Invitation to Folkestone parent and baby social club.
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£135 per couple.
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Payment plans available- please contact me to arrange.
This class is a one off class designed for those who are very close to their due date. Alternatively this may suit a couple who cannot commit financially to the longer courses but would like to benefit from the course content. In these uncertain financial times, I wanted to ensure I provided a class that as many people as possible could access.
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1 x 2 hour class online or face to face.
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Telephone & email support.
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Fear release guided relaxation.
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Birth choices- evidence based information to help you plan your birth preferences.
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Light touch massage technique.
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2 x breathing techniques
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Positions for birth.
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Preparing for the post-natal period.
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PLUS
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The my little pickle resource pack.
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Guided meditations, birthing affirmations, deep relaxation mp3s.
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Invitation to Folkestone parent and baby social club.
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Offers and discounts from local businesses.
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£85 per couple.
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