Pregnancy Yoga Birmingham

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  Ankita Patel

  27-05-2022
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  Kristina Yarnold

  I have attended Paula’s classes few years ago, both pregnancy yoga as well as post-natal with the baby! The classes are held at her home, in a spacious room dedicated for these activities. Since day one, she greeted me with a smile, care and genuine ‘I am here for you’ attitude! I was always looking forward to come there. That special space, atmosphere and possibility to meet other women who were in the same ‘boat’ as you was amazing! We not only worked on breathing techniques, birth positions but we also had an opportunity to talk at the end of the session! With no rush, with a cup of tea prepared by Paula and a selection of biscuits and fruit! You would be surprised how such small gestures like that make a huge difference! We shared our worries, joys, were able to have a moan or two and have a laugh about it. Closer to my due date, I had worries about my baby being in a breech position and Paula helped me to get an additional scan with her contact, putting me at ease! Post-natal with babies was also lovely! Paula was there to help with the babies, so we mums can have some ‘me moments’! I must admit, I am not planning more children and I am just sad that this means no more Paula classes! Cannot recommend her enough! My warmest regards to you Paula! From Kristina and already 4year old Lukas

  27-05-2021
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  Laura Whitby

  Yoga with Paula is so much more than you could imagine. Paula is an experienced yoga teacher, who gentle guides you and your ever changing body through the exercises that keep you strong and prepared to labour. The thing is, that somehow, the yoga becomes the background reason you love her class. With Paula you can really prepare for labour and early Motherhood. It’s the place to ask all the questions you don’t know where to find answers, you share your pregnancy with others, and talk about what happens in labour. Paula’s classes are where you will find unexpected friendships (mine are still lasting friends now), support, guidance, advice, reassurance and you will feel her genuine love and care. I can not recommend her high enough

  27-05-2021
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  Dahlia Renaud

  I went to Paula's class every week during my pregnancy, and it was the best thing I've ever done. Learned so much about pregnancy and labour, others share their experiences as well, partners class for those who want it, and I just felt like my body had an overall MOT after her classes. I don't know what I would've done without her classes!

  27-05-2021
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  Sally Butcher

  Paula is a great teacher and a great listener. I attended her Pregnancy Yoga classes before having both of my little ones. I also took her Active Birth class and her Post Pregnancy Yoga. I've attended in her home studio, online and in the park (Covid times). Every time she has been calm, organised, knowledgeable and caring (just what you need around birth and babies). Her classes are very relaxing but strengthening; the routines are varied but familiar, she has deep understanding of yoga and birth and imparts this wisdom with clear demonstrations, and she is kind and attentive to any concern you may have (and pregnant women and women with babies have a lot!). I had concerns over being encouraged to go for induction with my second baby and Paula gave up her time to share up to date reading material on this and offered balanced advice, so that I could make an informed decision. I've also met some wonderful women here who have become fantastic friends! Can't recommend Paula highly enough!!

  27-05-2021
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  David Linforth

  My wife and I have attended Paula’s active birth partners class with both of her pregnancies - IRL for our first and virtually for our second. I found it very educational without being too formal. I definitely went into my wife’s labour with our daughter feeling prepared and informed and knowing my role, rather than just being an overwhelmed bloke standing in the corner. I promptly forgot half of it once we had a newborn, hence deciding to do the course again as a refresher. My wife has also used Paula for pre- and post-partum yoga and has nothing but good things to say.

  27-05-2021
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  Cate Linforth

  This is my second time taking antenatal yoga classes with Paula and I’ve found them so helpful. Paula explains the physiological aspects of pregnancy, labour and delivery, in a way that helps understand what we can do to prepare ourselves as well as help our bodies during the pregnancy and birth process. Paula also offers an incredibly useful Active Birth Partner class which my husband and I have taken both times, which covers how your partner can support you during labour, what happens to your body, the stages of labour, and the benefits of remaining active. One of the most beneficial elements is hearing from other attendees after their births to learn their birth stories, how it actually went, etc. During non-Covid times Paula’s classes are in her living room and provide a really nice environment to meet up with other women, chat and have a cup of tea at the end of the class. Paula’s done exceptionally well moving all of her classes online throughout the pandemic, which means we can continue with this really useful birth education, get some exercise and meet some other parents to be. I’ve found Paula’s classes to be really beneficial in preparing my mind to allow my body to do what it does naturally, as well as to meet other expectant parents and do some pregnancy-safe exercise. Paula has been running these classes for years and always has time to answer questions, help provide you with information to effectively advocate for yourself, and discuss any concerns outside of class. I’m looking forward to taking part in Paula’s post-natal classes again this time round; where I can focus on getting my body back in shape in an environment that’s appropriate to include my baby and meet other parents.

  27-05-2021
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  bushra rehman

  Absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend to anyone expecting a baby!

  27-05-2020
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  Meenakshi Katwa

  I've attended Paula's pregnancy class through 2 pregnancies and attended postnatal classes. Paula is an excellent teacher in yoga very homelt, relaxing environment. I loved every moment the breathing techniques and poses were very useful during my pregnancies and likewise for post natal sessions. I w highly recommend Paula's Pregnancy yoga.

  27-05-2017
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  Hayley Whitehouse

  I wasn't sure what to expect from the class but thought it would be good to do some gentle exercise whilst pregnant. I am so grateful to Paula, who fully prepared me both mentally and physically for my pregnancy and labour. I was always worried, if not scared, about labour and Paula taught me how a woman's body is perfectly designed to deliver a baby in the least painful way. I attribute my wonderful birthing experience to Paula and feel so much more empowered as a woman and have a new admiration for just how amazing the human body really is. Paula is a friendly, warm, caring and extremely knowledgeable woman and helps you through many different aspects of your pregnancy, even if it means referring you to another expert. I also made some wonderful friends in an extremely natural way. The fact that members of the classes are all at different stages of pregancy is really beneficial as you can see what different woman go through at different times and stages. I couldn't recommend Paula's class enough!

  27-05-2017