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YOGA NIDRA REST MEDITATION FOR TIRED PREGNANT MAMAS
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Hi, I’m Melissa!
As a birth and postpartum doula and pre and postnatal yoga specialist and Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner, I support women in the Shoalhaven through pregnancy, birth and mamahood.
Mamatoto: a word in Swahili meaning ‘motherbaby’, reflecting the concept that mother and infant are not two separate people, but an interrelated dyad.
Retreat /rɪˈtriːt/ Verb: to withdraw to a quiet or secluded place or Noun: a quiet or secluded place in which one can rest and relax.
At Mamatoto Retreat, indulge and be pampered in my specialised classes, courses and workshops for pregnant women and new mamas at my Milton studio or online.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Whether you’re planning on retreating for 40 Days, a few weeks, a few days or a few hours a day after birth – I’ll tailor your bespoke Mamatoto Retreat, in the comfort of your own home, especially to you.
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YOGA
Yoga will prepare you physically, mentally and emotionally for labour, birth and your transition to motherhood and give you the opportunity to connect with yourself, your baby and other like- minded women.
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WORKSHOPS
Our wide selection of workshops will prepare you and your partner for labour, birth and the transition to parenthood and give you both the opportunity to get to know other like- minded parents.
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PRIVATE SESSIONS
Whether you’re new to yoga or pilates, are pregnant or a new mama and prefer a more individualised approach, my private yoga or pilates reformer sessions are a perfect place to begin.
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Doing Yoga Online Doesn’t Have To Be Daunting
With news of yoga studios around the country temporarily closing their doors due to COVID-19, many studios are moving their classes online. But for someone who’s only ever done yoga in a studio, the thought of doing it in your living room via Zoom can be daunting, but...
10 Things To Do In The Last Weeks of Pregnancy
You're on the homestretch to finally meeting your baby. You're probably feeling really excited but a little nervous and you may be worried you'll have nothing to do when you finish up work. Which is to be expected if you've spent the last few years or...
The One Thing I’d Gift To All New Mamas
If there was just one thing I’d gift to all new mamas it's Yoga Nidra, otherwise known as, “Yogic Sleep”. It’s the perfect antidote to lack of sleep. Don’t get put off by the name. Despite the word “yoga”, it doesn’t involve dynamic vinyasa flows or long holds....
The Best Prenatal and Postnatal Care Providers in Milton Ulladulla
As a Birth and Postpartum Doula, my job is to help you find the physical, emotional and educational support you need throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. I've created an easy- to- use Directory of the best prenatal and postnatal care providers in Milton...
6 Ways to Avoid Leg Cramps
Leg cramps often strike in the middle of the night when you least expect them and can be painful enough to make you sit bolt upright and cry like a baby (speaking from personal experience). My first leg cramp was so painful that I wondered how I could cope with the...
Here’s The Food To Pack For Labour
Did you know that dehydration and hunger can cause exhaustion and slow down contractions? Labour is a marathon for which you’ll need energy and hydration. Don’t rely on the hospital canteen being open or the junk in the vending machine for sustenance. Be prepared and...
Do you want to know The Secret to a Blissful Postpartum?
Come along to my FREE workshop to find out how you can avoid physical and mental exhaustion and instead feel deeply rested, relaxed and nourished in your transition to parenthood.
