Guest Blogger, Louise O’Reilly, explores the types of biases that can arise in perinatal care and offers some practical steps for practitioners to recognise and reduce these biases in their work.
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So much is new when you become a new parent, no matter how many children you have! It’s natural you may have questions. We have provided some answers to common questions we receive here at The Centre of Bright Beginnings.
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Birth and the early postpartum period take us all by surprise in some way or other. Whether your birth was very different to what you expected or hoped for, or your body does not feel that it was ready for all the feeding, carrying and sleeplessness you are experiencing, tailored movement and mindfulness can assist.
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Whether you are feeling some niggling discomforts that you wish to ‘nip in the bud’, some uncertainty about pre-existing conditions and how to manage them comfortably during your pregnancy or wanting to be more confident and prepared for birthing and postpartum, a private class allows the time and space to address all your needs - physical, mental and emotional. Classes are suitable for all trimesters of pregnancy.
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Everyone has a pelvis. But not everyone should do kegels!
The pelvic area of the body holds emotion and can play a pivotal part in the experience of trauma. All classes are undertaken using a trauma-informed approach.
Claire uses her yoga background and knowledge as well as her additional training and ongoing studies in pelvic health to support your particular pelvic health needs.
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It can be daunting entering a new space or trying a new practice or modality for the first time. A very human experience is to have your mental dialogue questioning whether you will fit in or be ‘good enough’. These are natural reactions to the unknown, and our bodies are hard-wired to consider what could go wrong in a situation (this used to keep us safe from natural dangers and predators).
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The Centre of Bright Beginnings seeks to provide yoga experiences that are inclusive of all abilities and identifications. We are constantly working towards decolonising the yoga that is shared. All classes are taught with a trauma-informed approach with gender expansive language and entry options are tailored to mitigate privilege.
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Bringing your baby into the world is an extraordinary experience, filled with unique moments and emotions. Whether your birth was exactly as you envisioned, or it left you feeling disappointed or even traumatised, the aftermath can leave you with big feelings to process. Sometimes, it’s not just the birth itself, but the events leading up to it or immediately after that can have a lasting impact. Birth debriefing offers a safe, supportive space for you to explore and make sense of it all.
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In yogic philosophy, the state of being at any point in time is considered to be the culmination of five sheaths or layers of our existence called the koshas. By understanding how the powerful transformation journey of matrescence is affecting each layer, you can understand how best to support yourself during motherhood/parenthood.
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An exploration of women’s health and spirituality through the lens of yoga.
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