Group Infant Massage Program

Baby massage has been shown to to be beneficial in both physical and mental development for premmie bubs, so there is no 'too young' for a bub to attend class. It is more about when you feel ready to leave your nest and join us. No need to rush, but if you are the type of person who loves to get out, this is a great first place to get out to. It is all about nurturing both you and bub, and helping you to slow down the pace by sharing this mindful activity.

Not a worry. Please let me know when you book and we will have a chat together. I will check in as the start date approaches and see how you are feeling. If you or bub are not yet ready, we can transfer your booking over to the next course.

This does happen. If any bub or mum are sick, we do ask that you put your own health first, and respect the health of the group and stay home to get well. Each week we do do repeat and add on to what we have learned to help the steps sink in, so you will certainly get to cover steps again. I will also invite you to arrive early the following week so together we can chat about the group discussions and what you have missed, as I feel these are so important for you as well.

Of course. With each group I open a small facebook or whattsapp group where we can all keep in touch for the duration of the course. If I were to be unwell, I would connect with the group and let you all know. If a mask did not suffice, I too would need to stay home to respect the health of you all, and together we would make a plan for a catch up class. Health always comes first.

You will fit Mama. Believe me, there are a LOT of Mamas out there suffering. You are not alone. I have had a number of mums referred to me from mental health workers to join this class. Many come and openly share how they are feeling. They are always embraced, and over the weeks I often see such a shift. It is beautiful. Others choose to quietly sit in and not share. That is okay too. There is still a shift. I am not saying this is a cure to PNDA. Oh how I wish that were true. But it is a space where over weeks you can get to know other Mothers and realise that they too are struggling. They too have difficult feelings and challlenges. Sometimes in sharing you help others feel brave enough to reach for support. Other times in sitting in you feel more confident in realising no Mamas life is as perfect as their socials claim. And together, if only for a short reprieve, you can feel more connected. With your baby. With yourself, And with other Mothers who may well go on to be life long friends. Part of your tribe. I promise you I have seen these connections happen. I really hope you choose to join us. (please let me know in advance if you are comfortable to, so I can help you in any way you need to feel comfortable in circle)

The course is open for bubs up to 12 months, although you know your bub best. I do encourage you, if possible, to begin classes before bub is on the move, although there are many bubs who learn to crawl before our 5 weeks are over. THey become the perfect models in discussions about adjusting massage as your baby grows. Because Baby Massage is the introduction for what I hope is something you can share with your baby for life....healthy loving touch.

I'm afraid you will need to find care for your older children. 2 reasons. 1st, it is a lot to ask for an older child to be still and not run around distracting, AND to be set aside as mum puts all focus on bub. But with very young bubs lying in circle, it would need to happen. It does not take much for an accidental trip and a toddler to land on a bub, no matter how careful everyone is. Secondly, and even more important, is that this is your opportuntiy to mindfully connect with your baby. If this is not your 1st bub, no doubt you are already feeling stretched, and possibly guilty as you cannot give as much to everyone. This 1 morning a week is about setting all else aside to completely give to your baby. Later, at home you can practise these techniques on your older children, and even help them learn to massage their baby sibling if/when old enough, using this experience to connect you all. But for class time, it is all about you and bub. One to one.

Anything is possible. I the current class days do not work for you, it does not hurt to reach out and ask. If there is any chance of making another day possible, then why not. All we need to do is put it out there, and see if some other mums are interested for another day too.

Absolutely!! I love private mums groups. They can be so much fun. In fact if it works for you and one of you have the space in your home (depending on geography) we can even run a private course with just your group in home. Everything else is the same. There would just be a change of day and location. If no one has the space, I can still provide. 

You could. But would I recommend it? Nope.

Why? Because with all of the wealth of knowledge and Mama wisdom I have to share, it can never be as much in value to you as when shared with other Mothers also sharing this time of life right now. With you. The connection with them, your collective wisdom (yep, you all have it within), this is a priceless bonus in a group class that I cannot gift you in private. I know it can be scary walking into a new group but it will not take long to begin to feel connected. You do not need to speak up much. You are welcome to listen and absorb. But I promise you, the type of people this type of course attracts are the type of people you want in your village. The type that will embrace you and help prop you up. I only have 2 rules in class. 1. please don't come unwell if contagious. 2. Leave your judgements at the door - everyone is welcome.  Just let me know in advance, and I'll save you a spot next to me and help prop you up until you feel comfortable.