New Mum & Baby Classes in Dorking, Surrey

A course to support breastfeeding mums through the Fourth Trimester. Suitable from birth. Special launch price of £60! This nourishing course provides a safe, supportive space for new mums embarking on their breastfeeding and motherhood journey. I have trained with The Mindful Breastfeeding School as a practitioner to support your breastfeeding journey. I also have personal experience feeding my two daughters and whilst I will try and keep personal experience aside, I understand first hand the complexities of breastfeeding. This course will provide you with invaluable support and community - two key elements needed to help you reach your personal breastfeeding goals. Research has shown that mindfulness techniques lead to a more positive breastfeeding journey. We’ll explore a variety of mindful activities during the course and end each class with guided relaxation. At its heart this course will be a calming space for you and your baby to nurture a loving bond. Each class will combine 4 key elements: mindful stretches and breathwork to calm your nervous system and become present for the session, a themed discussion and you’ll be invited to contribute if you wish and social time, an activity for you or your baby, guided relaxation and time to rest. Everything you need to participate in the activities will be provided as well as drinks and biscuits. Week 1: Arrive: We’ll focus on introductions and relaxing into the space with the opportunity to share our experiences of breastfeeding and life with a newborn. You’ll be invited to write a letter to yourself about your current experiences and emotions to be opened at the end of the course. I’ll also demonstrate comfortable position and attachment and can troubleshoot breastfeeding challenges. I’ll offer breastfeeding support each week. Week 2: Rest: I’ll cover normal newborn sleep behaviours and we’ll look at coping with sleep deprivation and discuss different ways to unwind or recharge. I’ll demonstrate Tummy Time positions for newborns as we enjoy some quiet sensory play. We’ll also enjoy extended time for quiet rest with your baby. Week 3: Connect: with yourself and your baby. We’ll discuss ways you and your partner can nurture a loving bond with your baby. I’ll guide you through a mini Baby Massage routine that you can practise at home. We’ll also discuss ways to find time for yourself and enjoy some time massaging our own hands to give ourselves some tlc. Week 4: Self-compassion: life with a newborn is exhausting and all consuming and we can be too hard on ourselves. We’ll discuss perceptions of motherhood and letting go of unnecessary pressure. Sharing with each other can be a great release and we’ll reflect back words of encouragement for each other that we can turn into positive affirmations. We’ll enjoy some fun Baby Yoga and songs to enjoy our babies and lift our mood. Week 5: Gratitude: We’ll re-read our letters from week one and reflect on how far we’ve come. We’ll identify small wins and take a moment to be thankful for these glimmers of light when days and nights feel endless and roll into each other. We’ll roll a beeswax candle to act as a symbol of this positive energy when we need a reminder. What’s supplied: Week 1: letter paper and envelopes Week 2: tummy time handout, mindful colouring in sheets Week 3: baby massage oil and hand cream Week 4: card to make your positive affirmation card Week 5: paper for gratitude list, beeswax candle kit