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Get exclusive discounts to my recommended local specialists who can support you to have an optimal pregnancy, birth and postpartum period. Services include pregnancy yoga and massage, breastfeeding and tongue tie help, physiotherapy, osteopathy and pelvic girdle pain.

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The Massaging Midwife

Go for a wonderfully revitalising, nurturing, and nourishing maternity treatment with Joanna, The Massaging Midwife. Joanna is also a registered midwife, making her well qualified to design a treatment to meet both your physical and emotional needs, as well as support you to prepare for labour with massage!

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Group Hypnobirthing Course in Leyton, London

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Group Hypnobirthing Course in Leyton, London

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11 June 2026

Reduce Anxiety For A Positive Birth With Hypnobirthing And Yoga Nidra - Free mp3 Download

Download your free hypnobirth mp3s cd track from The Hypnobirthing Midwife Nissa Moger. This track is one of 20+ on Nissa’s Album that draw on Nissa’s experience running group hypnobirthing classes since 2015 and her knowledge as a yoga nidra teacher.

15 February 2022

A Free Guide To Birth Trauma

Birth trauma is when you were, or perceived that you or your baby were at threat of death or injury. Birth events are not the only indicator of trauma: It can be diagnosed by how a woman feels after the birth and her perceived experience of the events.

How To Have a Positive Caesarean Birth With Hypnobirthing

Birthing your baby by planned caesarean and want a positive birth experience that feels empowering? Here are some suggestions for how to prepare for your c-section, a sample birth plan, and some tips on how to aid your recovery after a caesarean.

21 September 2021

How to buy and sell second hand baby, kids and maternity items online

Babies grow at the speed of light. Kids sometimes use a toy for a couple of weeks and then never again, and maternity, well - this one is actually set on a timer! Buying and selling pre-loved items saves money and is a great way to contribute to the Circular Economy.

5 April 2021

Induction of Labour, Guide and How to Have a Positive Experience

How do you know if induction of labour (IOL) is right for you and your baby? In this research-backed guide NHS Midwives Nissa Moger and Jo Peñaranda discuss why you might be offered an IOL, the pros and cons, ways to bring on labour without induction, and 10 ways you can have a positive experience if you decide to opt for IOL.

2 February 2021

Hospital Birth Bag Checklist

Unmissable advice from NHS Midwife Nissa Moger for what to include on your hospital birth bag packing list - for you, your baby and your birthing partner. Download and print the list for your own use. Includes recommended essential oils to help labour and birth.

27 January 2021

A Free Guide to Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Becoming a mother is one of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life. Not only is there the physical growth and birth of the baby, but there is a parallel emotional journey towards motherhood.

The way a woman experiences her pregnancy is individual to her. We all come to pregnancy with our own important personal histories. You may have been through many cycles of fertility treatment; you may not want children; you may have conceived in a blended cultural family; you may have experienced a previous pregnancy loss; you may have conceived straight away and are ecstatic……

26 January 2021

A Free Guide to Having a Doula

To doula or not to doula…that is the question!

Ever heard of a doula? Wondered what one is, what they do and how they can help? Is it all witchcraft and incense? Hopefully, I can dispel a few myths here!

What is a doula?
A doula supports women and those that birth through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. How do we do that…. well, to start with we are non-judgemental and incredibly open in our approach. We appreciate that everyone makes decisions that are right for them…..

25 January 2021

A Free Guide to Postnatal Healing

When Nissa asked me to write an article about postnatal healing, I jumped at the chance. It’s a subject I am truly passionate about and this stems from the knowledge that huge changes can be brought about physically, emotionally and spiritually by focusing on postnatal healing. This is something that I see happen on a daily basis in my clinic.

In this short article, I will introduce some key areas to think about:

Physical healing:

Rest - This is the essential first step for physical healing. It’s very easy to underestimate the need to rest and nourish yourself. But I have seen enough women who have suffered from a vaginal prolapse a few weeks after delivery to know this has got to be a priority….

24 January 2021

A Free Guide to Breastfeeding, the Early Days

Being informed supports you to confidently make decisions and choices. So just like you have with pregnancy and birth finding out as much as you can about breastfeeding before your baby arrives will give you confidence and get you off to a great start.

Breastfeeding may be natural but that doesn’t mean that it is easy……

22 January 2021

A Free Guide to Tongue Ties

The big question is what is a tongue tie?

A tongue-tie can be diagnosed if the membrane under the tongue, also known as a frenulum, is restrictive enough to cause reduced tongue movement and feeding problems. We all have a frenulum under our tongues when it does not permit the tongue to move freely, we can call it a tongue tie.

Some tongue-ties are relatively easy to spot….

21 January 2021

What do I Need for a Newborn Baby and a New Mum?

My key message is you really need less than you think and don’t buy everything in advance as you will get bits that you never use! This is based on having two babies myself AND working as a midwife seeing hundreds of new parents. Of course, everyone’s list will look a little different, but…..

A Free Guide to Cloth Nappies

You’ve decided to give cloth nappies a go but you’re not sure where to start. Here are our cloth nappy FAQs which will demystify cloth nappies and help you on your cloth nappy journey.

What are the different types of cloth nappy?

For a cloth nappy to work, you basically need two parts…..

19 January 2021

A Free Guide to Baby Wearing and Slings

Why babywearing?

Carrying your baby in a sling is a natural act, and for many parents, babywearing is a way of life. Babies thrive when being held close to their parents, it helps them feel calm, secure, and content. The closeness helps forge a strong bond between a baby and their parents.

Slings promote responsive parenting, they enable parents to be close…..

A Free Guide to Yoga in Pregnancy

“It is not just the child that is born but the mother also. She never

existed before”. Osho

Never is there a better time to commit to a yoga practice than during pregnancy. As you step into the unknown it’s so important to carve out some time to prepare physically, mentally and spiritually for the changes that lie ahead…..