BabyFit

06/10/2026

15 years ago, when I first qualified in pre/postnatal fitness, this would have been a thing, however fast forward to today and we now know so much more 🙏

Mums-to-be do not only tolerate exercise well, but it is incredibly beneficial for them AND their baby, and we are not only referencing walking and yoga but strength, resistance and more energetic exercise too.

If you now see a post that labels exercise as ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’, see that as a sign the individual might need to update their qualification!

Yes there are relative and absolute contraindications, but these depends on you, and the health of you and your baby.

So if you want to carry on deadlifting, then please do. If it starts to feel uncomfortable, try widening the stance before stopping and see if that helps. If you want to carry on challenging the core (and yes that includes sit up’s ) then please do. It never is about the exercise but how you execute it, manage it and how it feels. There are always options and variations for you 😊

I teach two specific pregnancy classes in as well as personal training, whether that be regular or periodically. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

06/10/2026

15 years ago, when I first qualified in pre/postnatal fitness, this would have been a thing, however fast forward to today and we now know so much more 🙏

Mums-to-be do not only tolerate exercise well, but it is incredibly beneficial for them AND their baby, and we are not only referencing walking and yoga but strength, resistance and more energetic exercise too.

If you now see a post that labels exercise as ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’, see that as a sign the individual might need to update their qualification!

Yes there are relative and absolute contraindications, but these depends on you, and the health of you and your baby.

So if you want to carry on deadlifting, then please do. If it starts to feel uncomfortable, try widening the stance before stopping and see if that helps. If you want to carry on challenging the core (and yes that includes sit up’s ) then please do. It never is about the exercise but how you execute it, manage it and how it feels. There are always options and variations 😊

I teach two specific pregnancy classes in as well offer personal training, whether that be regular or periodically. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.

05/10/2026

As we grow and learn, we arrive in adulthood with a clear understanding of pregnancy, or so we think!

If you answered 1) 40, 2) 10cm 3) a hat then that’s because it’s what we’ve learnt. Text books, tv and films, as well as listening and absorbing stories from those around us. But when you break down the black and white nature of how we see pregnancy and birth, we start to see clearly that it’s most definitely not black and white!

1️⃣ There is no specific week of pregnancy, one could argue it is when your baby is ready. However the textbook says it is between 37-42, not bang on 40 weeks. There has to be variability, no different to our monthly cycles all being varied in days and symptoms. But ask, how many women do you know who birthed in their 42nd week? Although I bet you’ve heard someone say their baby was late, describing a baby born between 40-42 weeks?

2️⃣ You need to be 10cm dilated to birth a baby. But what if your baby doesn’t need your cervix dilating that much? What if 8cm is good for you and them 🤷‍♀️ What if you’re told to go against every sensation in your body just because you’re not 10cm? (And please remember any internal examination needs your consent).

3️⃣ A hat is immediately placed on your baby to help regulate their temperature. But what if your baby is born full term and healthy, and in a warm environment? What about the gold standard way of having skin to skin with a blanket over you both? And what disturbance can a hat make to being able to smell your babies head for oxytocin flow, needed for bonding, attachment and breastfeeding?

Attending a weekly class, like bump yoga+ can help compliment antenatal education, as we can touch on these subjects frequently. This can help shift our internal thoughts, and feel more familiar and confident with questioning the not so black and white journey of pregnancy and birth ❤️

04/10/2026

Do you find it hard to stop? To sit in a moment of stillness, listening to your breath and feeling your heart beat?
 
If so then bump yoga+ might just be what you need!
 
Birth is about being able to let go, to sit with patience and surrender to the journey of baby transitioning from womb to world 💕 So many of us in this modern world struggle with that, we are impatient and are used to rushing around getting tasks finished and attending various social gatherings.
 
Birth takes that and flips it on its side. If you struggle to stop and connect to your body on a normal day, then making this a focus during pregnancy might massively help on your birth giving day. I have spoken to countless women who energetically exerted themselves in early labour, only to look back in hindsight because they didn’t have enough energy in the tank for the later stages.
 
Everyone is different and everyone will navigate their birth giving day differently but being able to sit, let go and surrender is a gift that will be help you when the day comes to meet your baby. And yes, this still matters if birthing abdominally ❤️
 
Bump Yoga+ takes place on Thursday evenings at Thorpe End Village Hall in . Classes run in three weekly blocks between 6.15-7.45pm and include a mixture of yoga, Pilates and specific biomechanics and pelvic movement. These classes are not only about educating and movement but to disconnect from the outside world, press pause, release, relax and destress.

04/10/2026

24/09/2026

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24/09/2026

👶💙 Pregnant or recently had your baby? We've got the perfect class for you! 💙👶
Join our Parent & Baby Circuits every Tuesday at 12:15pm at Riverside Leisure Centre.

Led by our experienced instructor Debs, this welcoming session is suitable for both pregnancy and postnatal fitness, providing a safe, supportive environment where you can exercise at your own pace while bringing your baby along too.

✨ Why stay active during and after pregnancy?
✅ Support your body's recovery and strengthen core muscles
✅ Boost energy levels and overall wellbeing
✅ Help reduce stress and support positive mental health
✅ Build confidence through safe, guided exercise
✅ Meet and connect with other local parents in a friendly community
Whether you're preparing your body for motherhood or looking to regain strength after birth, this class is designed to help you feel your best while keeping your little one close by.
📍 Riverside Leisure Centre
📅 Tuesdays
🕛 12:15pm
💬 A workout for you, time with your baby, and a supportive community waiting to welcome you.

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16/09/2026

Just a note to all breastfeeding mums who think that they aren’t doing as well as others they know. That horrible overwhelming sense of not getting it right or right enough to enjoy their new life as a mum. Mumming is hard as well as the most important job ever, and one where we have to busk our way along. You are all amazing and you have the most incredible and unique connection with your babies. Don’t underestimate what you give and who you are. If you need support then there will be help local to you. Ask your midwife or health visitor about groups. For breastfeeding support the weekly Thursday drop-in session 10-12 at West Pottergate, NR2 4BX is free of charge. Just turn up.
For private consultations just get in touch
We are here to help.
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15/09/2026

The majority of us have been raised to be good girls and not to question those who we deem in a higher position than us.

We assume questioning means being rude, but it is absolutely NOT.

Question everything. Go down the rabbit holes. Explore alternatives and all options. What have you got to lose 🤷‍♀️

Do it your way. No one else’s. And if you think absolutely no way to a home birth, why not? What beliefs do you have? Where do they come from? Have you viewed the stats? The research? The evidence?

Please know your birth belongs to you and only you. There is no one else that knows you or your body better than you ❤️

Bump yoga+ challenges thoughts, because I want every women to arrive in their postnatal space happy, buzzing and content with the choices they made.

You are strong, beautiful and amazing 💕