New venue news – Abbotkerswell, Devon
I am absolutely delighted to have opened my own venue along with my husband, in the gorgeous village of Abbotskerwell, near Newton Abbot, Devon……www.themulberryrooms.com I will be working here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday offering all my maternity services – Pregnancy massage (pre & post), Hypnobirthing courses, Baby Massage, as well as Breast feeding support. […] Continue Reading
Livvie, our new baby massage instructor
This summer we welcomed Livvie to your team. Livvie is a baby massage teacher as well as massage therapist and is part of our BumpBirthBaby team offering pregnancy massage. Our weekly courses are run from our central venue on George Street and last around 75 minutes. Here you can relax with your baby, learn something […] Continue Reading
Antenatal support
It’s been a busy few months teaching, and my Hypnobirthing courses have been very popular. It’s always great to hear from clients once the course ends how the techniques and other information is helping them prepare for their babies arrival. I thought I’d share some feedback from some recent clients. […] Continue Reading
New venue launch – South Devon 2022
We are delighted to announce that in January 2022 we will be adding an additional location for our popular baby massage classes – Newton Abbott in South Devon. Polly, owner of Bump Birth Baby UK and The Bath Massage Company will be running these classes every Friday from a lovely venue, The Wholesome Hippo, in […] Continue Reading
Summer baby massage dates
We are finally into summer and as restrictions ease we are happy to be running our face to face classes again. Mel is now running Baby yoga every week along with the usual baby massage Here are the next course dates: July 8th Baby Massage July 15th Baby Yoga Mel will be taking a break […] Continue Reading
Baby massage classes are back!
We are delighted that our baby massage classes in Bath will be running face to face again from April 15th. Here are our confirmed start dates: 🍼 April 15th at 10.30am 🍼 May 6th at 12.30pm 🍼 June 3rd at 10.30am All courses run for 6 sessions and 90 minutes. Discount available for NCT and […] Continue Reading
No Bake Energy Balls – a quick and easy recipe for new parents
If you’re a new parent then time to cook can be scarce in the first few weeks, you may need a pick me up, which is why these No Bake Energy Balls can be a quick and easy option. The new parenting days can disappear into a whirlwind of feeding, nappy changes, sleep, bathing and […] Continue Reading
The importance of positive touch on our wellbeing & development
The importance of positive touch on our wellbeing & development is huge – we are advocates of positive touch and know the huge benefits of it. That’s why we are passionate about teaching parents the art of baby massage, and all it has to offer. We’ve always believed positive touch from birth has a huge […] Continue Reading
3 Reflex points all mums should know about!
Mel, our expert Reflexologist and Baby Massage teacher talks about the highly beneficial reflex points on babies and how massaging them can help alleviate all sorts of symptoms babies have…. “Our feet are full of points that correlate to all parts of the body, including the sinuses, chest and abdomen. If your little one is […] Continue Reading
How much can you exercise while pregnant?
Fitness can offer you time out, away from your phone, in an environment where you are comfortable, but number one it is about breathing. If you’re feeling stressed or depressed or anxious, you need to breathe properly. And exercise can help you regulate that. For years, mothers-to-be have been told to cut back on exercise […] Continue Reading
Courses are rerunning in Autumn/Winter 2020
We are really delighted that our face to face courses are now going ahead again after a few months of being online only. We have several courses happening in November and through to the New Year, and are really happy that we have several private groups from NCT groups who will be joining us. Mel […] Continue Reading
July Baby Massage course: open for bookings
We are now taking bookings for our online July baby massage course. Baby massage is such a wonderful thing to do with your baby – not only will you learn how to massage them safely, you will learn all about the amazing benefits that massage has to offer and much more. This class isn’t just […] Continue Reading
Course review by Charlotte for Bath & Wiltshire Parent Magazine
One of our lovely mums who recently came on the baby massage course has written a fabulous review for local magazine, The Bath and Wiltshire Parent. Here is the link to the interview and the content is below. http://thebathandwiltshireparent.co.uk/2019/10/review-a-mums-view-of-the-five-week-baby-massage-course/ REVIEW Charlotte Braithwaite and Monty share their experiences on this popular massage course My son was […] Continue Reading
Singing to your baby is great for their brain development, says new study
I love nothing better than singing to my baby (and I’m sure I sound better in my head than I actually do) – now research shows us the benefits of those parent-led lullabies. A new study presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society on Tuesday found that lullabies not only comfort […] Continue Reading
Media – Bath & Wiltshire Parent magazine
Here is a lovely little mention in the Bath & Wilshire Parent Magazine about our forthcoming courses. Continue Reading
Hypnobirthing on FamiliesinBath
Read all about our Hypnobirthing courses here on Families In Bath’s website – https://www.familiesinbath.co.uk/hypnobirthing-bath-massage-company Our next course: 30th September & 14 October 2017 (both dates) 1pm – 5pm Continue Reading
Dads get involved
Our baby massages classes aren’t just for mums. The 6th session of the course is for dad/partner so they can have a go and discover the many benefits that baby massage can offer. Recently one of the dads on my course agreed to write a little review of the class, and The Bath and Wiltshire Parent magazine […] Continue Reading
Article for ‘FamiliesInBath’ new website
Bath’s newest website dedicated for parents – www.familiesinbath.co.uk – has kindly feature a short Q&A interview with me all about my classes, what goes on in them, and answers frequently asked questions. Read it here. Continue Reading
Oil use in baby massage
A recent study has been published about the use of sunflower oil in baby massage. The study in question is: “OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL OR NO OIL FOR BABY DRY SKIN OR MASSAGE: A PILOT, ASSESSOR-BLINDED, RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL” (the Oil in Baby Skincare [OBSeRvE] Study) – Cooke A, Cork MJ, Victor S, Campbell M, […] Continue Reading
Article on sleep and baby massage
This months article for BathMums is all about sleep and how massaging your baby can really help them to relax ready for bedtime. Read it here. https://bathmums.co.uk/posts/view/how-baby-massage-can-aid-better-sleep Continue Reading
Oct 10 – Course feedback
I received some lovely feedback from a recent course. Feedback like this makes me happy that I decided to train as a IAIM infant massage instructor, it’s so rewarding. “The sessions always had a very relaxed atmosphere, and I didn’t feel stressed at all about the little ones crying / wanting food etc. A really […] Continue Reading
Aug 19 – FREE Baby Massage event September 23rd
Come and join me at this free baby massage event, learn all about what baby massage can offer you and your baby and try out some massage. Continue Reading
July 05: Your growing child and sibling bonding through massage
Big Kids Need Touch Too! This article has been written by the IAIM’S founder, Vimala McClure’s and taken from her blogsite. “One evening after a family gathering at which a new-born cousin had made his first appearance, a friend’s six-year-old daughter claimed into her mother’s lap. “I wish I was a baby, Mommy,” she said. […] Continue Reading
June 20: Tongue-tie in babies
The topic of Tongue-tie often comes up in discussions in my baby massage classes so I thought that you may be interested in this article which discusses tongue tie (ankyloglossia) and the impact it has on babies in breastfeeding. What is tongue-tie? Tongue-tie, or ‘ankyloglossia’ to give it its medical term, describes a condition that affects the […] Continue Reading
Jun 15: Colic – a Father’s Perspective
An interesting article for parents everywhere – Colic: a Father’s Perspective Read one man’s diary about how he and his wife managed their babies Colic symptoms. Our son got over colic, we haven’t. by Mike Shields via http://www.babble.com There is a memorably dark scene in the cult classic movie Office Space when the main character, […] Continue Reading
Jun 01: Bedtime reading
Discover the gentle art of Infant Massage…If you’re interested in learning more about baby massage and how the IAIM was started by Vimala McClure back in the 70’s then this book is for you! The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM )is now in 71 countries! In this completely updated version of her renowned classic, Vimala […] Continue Reading
May 29: course review
Another lovely review via BathMums from my April course! Continue Reading
May 15: Infant Massage Inspires Parental Confidence
I recently read a wonderful article in Massage Magazine which rang so true for many of the parents attending my baby massage courses – often they ask me if it is okay that their baby cries in a session, or doesn’t seem interested in the massage that day. Persistence in baby massage when introducing it to your baby […] Continue Reading
May 09: course review
It’s always lovely to get good feedback about my classes – here is a recent review on BathMums from my April course. Continue Reading
April 08: Interview with Bath Mums
I recently was asked by Bath Mums to talk about Baby Massage through an interview feature – it was launched today on their website and here it is, click the image to view….enjoy the read… Continue Reading
April 05: Which massage oil to use for baby massage
It’s an important discussion in my class, and a question many people ask – what massage oil should you use to massage your baby? The IAIM recommend cold pressed oils and unscented vegetable oils. In my class I recommend cold pressed, unscented fruit and vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower or fractionated coconut oil. There are many […] Continue Reading
March 29: ‘Buddy Up’ article
I had a lovely mention in Bath Parent Magazine this month about my ‘Buddy Up’ service which is designed for mums who find it hard to get childcare and want a massage. Read all about it here.. Continue Reading
March 17: NCT Baby Café free taster session
I will be at the NCT New Oriel Hall Baby Café on Tuesday 17th March at 1.30pm offering free baby massage taster sessions. Come along and find out more about baby massage, try a few strokes and chat to me about any questions you may have about baby massage. Look forward to seeing you all […] Continue Reading
March 09: Benefits of ‘Skin to Skin’ contact
I recently read a very interesting article about the benefits of skin to skin contact with you and your baby and wanted to share it. Enjoy the read… 7 Health Reasons To Be Skin-To-Skin With Your Baby After Birth (source Mommypotamus) Kate Ogg Snuggled Her Prematurely-Born Son to her chest, whispering soothing words over his tiny, […] Continue Reading
March 06: course images
It’s always lovely to take a photographic memory of my class which is then sent to the parents to keep – here are some images from a recent class showing week 1 and week 4, amazing how quickly they grow! Continue Reading
Feb 26: Article – the scent of a baby
A recent study showed that the scent of a baby can bring out a mum’s caring side: changes in the brain can help mothers rise to the challenge of caring for their child. The tears and the screaming leave some women wondering how they will ever cope, but a new study suggests that the scent […] Continue Reading
Feb 21: For the Dads! Read my article on Bath Mums about the benefits for baby massage for dads.
https://bathmums.co.uk/posts/view/supporting-dads-through-baby-massage Excerpt below… A couple of years ago a same sex male couple who had adopted a baby contacted me about baby massage classes. This chance encounter gave me a idea. Baby massage had been recommended to them by their health worker and they wanted to give it a try, so we did a few […] Continue Reading
Feb 09: No bake treats
This week I’m experimenting with ‘no bake’ recipes. These date and cocoa bars are fresh out of the fridge ready for tomorrow’s class. No need to watch the the waistline with these, they are mega healthy! Continue Reading
Feb 04: ‘Reflexology’ for babies
Had fun teaching the ‘Reflexology’ part of my Baby Massage course yesterday. Interesting how reflex points found on the feet and hands correspond to specific organs, muscles, bones and body systems. and by applying gentle pressure to congested areas in the feet, blockages can be released to restore the flow of energy to the whole […] Continue Reading
Feb 02: How to Help Infants Learn and Remember
A nap after learning helps a baby consolidate its learning and memories, a new study finds. The study suggests that a flexible napping schedule could help infants learn. Dr. Jane Herbert, one of the study’s authors, said, “These findings are particularly interesting to both parents and educationalists because they suggest that the optimal time for […] Continue Reading
Jan 15: Healthy Snacks
Rather proud of my cranberry, apricot and nut health bars, freshly baked and ready for Baby Massage class today #healthlysnacks Continue Reading
Jan 08: January’s Baby Massage course underway!
A very happy January group. There was lots of cooing and gurgling. If you’d like to join one of the monthly groups please get in touch. Continue Reading
Jan 01: New Baby Massage Course Dates Added
We’ve added new dates to our list of Baby Massage Courses for the start of 2015 Continue Reading