I am passionate about supporting women and empowering them to create lives that they love. Journey Ahead is where this passion lives and breathes.
I work with expectant parents from bump and beyond – from the all-important pregnancy days through to creating better balance and boundaries in their lives once little ones arrive.
I provide full antenatal education (both online and in person and groups or one to one), feeding support, doula services and coaching for busy mums. I’m based in Stockport and am very proud of being a Northern-based birth worker and coach.
I aim to make the services I offer accessible – not just in terms of pricing but also by offering virtual, flexible sessions and free resources where possible.
Babies are always welcome, however they might be feeling that day! Fussiness, noisiness, sleepiness, are never a problem at Lushtums.
Reserve your space by visiting either www.lushtums.co.uk/Cheshire-Stockport/  or 💕💙 download the Lushtums app –  from your app store.
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We are a grass roots movement, spreading positivity about childbirth via a global network of free Positive Birth groups, linked up by social media.
We believe that every woman deserves a positive birth.
We think a positive birth means:
· Women are where they want to be
· Choices are informed by reality not fear
· Women are listened to and treated with respect and dignity
· Mothers are empowered and enriched
· Memories are warm and proud
Our movement exists because, at a global level, many women are not currently having a positive birth.
We hold the birth experience to be of fundamental importance, to mothers, to fathers, to babies, to families and to society.
We wish to change birth for the better.
We aim to:
· Challenge the culture of negativity and fear that exists around birth
· Share positive birth experiences
· Share information about choices and rights in childbirth
· Encourage women to raise their expectations of childbirth
We will do this by:
· Establishing a network of free to attend positive birth groups
· Linking all groups together via social media to build a global network of shared expertise, power and positivity.
· Working together to challenge the culture of fear that surrounds birth.
· Empowering women to approach birth differently
Groups are held monthly, please click the link below to find out when the next one is and for more information.
https://m.facebook.com/positivebirthstockport/
Where: Marple Physio, Hawk Green Cricket Club, 20 Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple. SK6 7HQ
Small & intimate antenatal and postnatal classes with qualified physiotherapist, perfect for anyone with who needs additional support with their fitness through pregnancy and after childbirth, whether you’re struggling with pelvic girdle pain, want to prevent it occurring again, managing a chronic condition or an elite athlete who needs advice for optimum exercise maintenance.
Booking and initial assessment required.
Tel: 0161 250 9786
Daisy Birthing is a practical, educational and supportive journey through pregnancy and birth.
Our all-inclusive Active Antenatal method is an all-encompassing pregnancy class helping you to learn your antenatal education in a truly effective way. Each week traditional antenatal education is combined with active birth principles, taught seamlessly alongside repetitive flowing movements designed to anchor the education to your body, breath and movement, exactly where you will need it on your baby’s birthing day.
Contact:Â Hannah on 07791693092
 Location Heaton Mersey, Heaton Norris and Cheadle
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The FitBack and Bumps Antenatal programme is designed for ladies who want to keep fit during their pregnancy, and for those ladies who are experiencing specific problems such as back or pelvic girdle pain.
It is a unique programme and combines a mixture of antenatal education and exercise. The course runs over 4 weeks and is taught by  a Chartered Physiotherapist.
Venue:
Holistic Life – Sports and Wellness Centre
12 The Paddock
Wilmslow
SK93HQ
Tel: 07736453597
Heavily pregnant, waiting impatiently for the birth of your baby, feeling heavy and uncomfortable… Wouldn’t it be nice to feel some relief?
This gorgeous late-pregnancy relaxation session will help you ease the tension from your body and encourage that all-important positioning of baby and oxytocin flow with gentle movements, rebozo work and deep hypnobirthing relaxations.
Contact Meg Hill on  07908251783
Mummies Matter offers Physiotherapy led Pilates classes for mums during pregnancy and post baby.
I am Susie, a physiotherapist and mum of 2. My business is called Mummies Matter and we provide Physio led Pilates classes for mums during pregnancy and postnatal. If you are looking for a small, relaxed class with a specialist physiotherapist, that is what we offer at Mummies Matter. All the exercises are safe for you at your specific time of pregnancy and post baby. We offer daytime and evening sessions and babies are welcome to the daytime classes.
Classes held at Heaton Mersey Community Centre, St. Johns Road, SK4 3BR:
£7 for a trial. £42 for a block of 6, discount for planned holidays.
Tel: Susie on 07813255019
The National Childbirth Trust run a number of antenatal courses locally.
Call 0300 330 0700 or visit www.nct.org.uk for information on local courses.
We are a global network of antenatal groups, linked up by social media.
We connect pregnant women together to share stories, expertise and positivity about childbirth. We aim to challenge the epidemic of negativity and fear that surrounds modern birth, and help change birth for the better. We want you to join us as we meet up, link up and shake up birth!
The Positive Birth Movement started as a microscopic little egg and now suddenly we find it’s a strong and healthy seven year old – it’s funny how these things go.
What began in 2012 as one small meeting in the living room of writer and campaigner Milli Hill, is now a global network of over 300 ‘real life’ groups, with a massive social media presence too. What began as a grassroots movement is now a continuously growing global organisation.
Our PBM Heaton Chapel group is facilitated by Katy, a Midwife and mum of three. The group is held once a month at St Thomas C of E Church. (SK4 4QG) There is Wheelchair/pram access, baby changing facilities and toys available for children. The group has been well attended by pregnant women, new/experienced mums, hypnobirth practitioners, antenatal teachers and midwives. We welcome anyone to our group who wishes to hear and share positive birth stories and those who have an interest in making birth a more positive experience for women and their families.
Find us on Facebook: positivebirthstockport
Pregnancy Yoga supports expecting mothers through pregnancy through relaxation and breathing techniques that relieve anxiety, stress and pain relief, as well as through yoga postures that build strength, promote flexibility and keep the body supple. Yoga plays an important role in assisting mothers through the stages of labour and childbirth and reduce common ailments including back pain. It empowers and unites expecting mothers on their journey. All welcome from 14 weeks.
Tel: 07795 418266
Tuesdays at 8.15pm at Christ Church, Reddish / Thursdays 8.30pm at Christ Church, Reddish / Saturdays at 10am at Didsbury Road Primary School, Heaton Mersey.
This gentle exercise class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and a great way to work on posture, pelvic floor and abdominal strength. Come and meet other mums-to-be whilst getting some time to focus on you. No previous experience necessary.
Tel: Sarah on 07944781630
At Stepping Hill, we offer parent education sessions for both you and your birth partner.
A range of courses are available in the following locations;
Course bookings can be made by e-mail parenteducation@stockport.nhs.uk
