Navigating Motherhood is the Postnatal Course I feel EVERY Mother needs. It is the only course that caters for the mother and not the baby. The 4th Trimester course is aimed at supporting postnatal Mothers with babies from birth to approximately 6 months, but the upper age limit is very flexible. If a mother wants to join us, she will never be turned away.
I feel society has become too busy, too focused on ‘doing’ and wearing it as a badge of honour. The busier we are, the more we do, the more we feel we have achieved, and this is madness! Women, especially mothers, are dragged into this cycle, believing they constantly need to be busy, either at home or by enrolling their little ones in every available class from a very young age.
I want to offer women a different vision, one where they’re at the top of their priority list, because if we don’t prioritise ourselves, sadly, no one else will. Our families may love, respect, and honour us, but they often let us keep going until we drop. Society pressures us to hide our struggles, making us see asking for help as defeat or weakness. But it really isn’t. It’s recognising our limits and also allowing ourselves to say ‘no’ to things without feeling awkward in any way.
My goal is for every mother to feel empowered, balanced, and fulfilled. Confident in her instincts and at peace with her choices, knowing that prioritising her well-being is the greatest gift she can give herself and her family.
I want to remind women that self-compassion is essential. Honouring their own needs is not just a strength, it’s a vital act of love for themselves and their families. The bonuses of this will ripple through the family and each member of that family will benefit. It really is like putting your oxygen mask on before attending to the little ones. Without us ‘surviving’ the family may well suffer, and I don’t feel I’m being dramatic.
Together, we can create a supportive village that empowers each woman to care for herself without guilt and find solace in knowing she’s not alone on her journey. I invite every mother to reclaim her health and wellness, to trust in her instincts, and to discover a path that nourishes both body and spirit.
I care because I was that mother who didn’t have the confidence, support, or self-esteem to ask for help. I wasn’t surrounded by family who could support me and hold space for me. I had my family very close together in age and it was so hard. I know I didn’t always parent or Mother from a place of secure grounding, and I feel no one should be made to feel this way.
The course runs over 6 weeks, and I have made sure the speakers that attend are top of their game, who I have a lot of respect for and who I turn to for advice when I need it for my clients. They have been chosen to support mothers in a variety of different ways to make their lives that little bit easier. The course is about imparting their knowledge but also giving the mothers the time to ask questions knowing that each Therapist is there to help them with no judging at all.
We are blessed to have what I feel is the best of the best. This is a 6-week course running from 10:30am for either 1 hour or 1.5 hours depending on the speaker or speakers. The mums join a WhatsApp group just for them to support one another, get to know one another and find their ‘village’.
Limited parking is available on site or close by. Drinks and snacks are supplied, and hugs are given free when required…along with understanding and love. This is very much a friendly, supportive non-judgemental group.
To find out more, my website is www.mothermassage.co.uk
To book (we would love to have you!) follow this link – https://www.mothermassage.co.uk/services/courses-workshops/ and scroll down to ‘Navigating Motherhood Course’.
