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YOGA NIDRA REST MEDITATION FOR TIRED PREGNANT MAMAS

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Hi, I’m Melissa!

As a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner, pre and postnatal yoga specialist and birth and postpartum doula, I empower women to have a positive birth and postpartum.

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.

Prepare for your positive birth and postpartum with specialised classes, courses and workshops for pregnant women and new mamas in my Milton studio and Online.

PRENATAL YOGA and PILATES

Prenatal Yoga and Pilates will prepare you physically and mentally for labour, birth and your transition to motherhood and give you the opportunity to connect with yourself, your baby and other like- minded women. Classes are available Online or in Milton on the NSW South Coast.

HYPNOBIRTHING AUSTRALIA

A Positive Birth Program for expectant couples who want to feel empowered and prepared for a calm and positive birth- regardless of how your birth unfolds. Classes are available online or in Milton on the NSW South Coast.

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. Available face to face or Online.

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.

From Mamatoto Blog

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There’s nothing worse than being exhausted and longing for sleep but when you fall into bed you lie awake tossing and turning. Insomnia during pregnancy often comes at a time when you need it most. There are various reasons why you may have trouble either falling...