Shared Beginnings

Shared Beginnings Calm, evidence-based antenatal and early parenthood support in North Devon. Visit sharedbeginnings.co.uk to learn more.

Offering bespoke antenatal sessions, baby massage, and gentle community meet-ups, led by a registered nurse and antenatal teacher.

Finally… I’ve stopped. 💛The last few weeks have been full on. Running Shared Beginnings, finishing the school year, nurs...
30/07/2026

Finally… I’ve stopped. 💛

The last few weeks have been full on. Running Shared Beginnings, finishing the school year, nursery coming to an end, packing a campervan and trying to remember absolutely everything before we left! 😅

Going away is such a privilege, but anyone who’s ever been on a campervan holiday knows there’s a lot that happens before you can finally sit down with a coffee and relax.

So for the next couple of weeks, I’m giving myself permission to switch off a little, be present with my family and enjoy making memories together.

If you’ve messaged me, thank you for your patience. I’ll get back to everyone when I’m home in just over two weeks. 💛

P.S. While I’m off making memories with my family, Hannah and I are sharing something we’ve poured so much love into… our new retreat dates. 💛 If they pop up on your feed, we’d be incredibly grateful if you could give them a little share with anyone in the Worcestershire area who you think would love a day to rest, recharge and reconnect 🥰 we have planned a day for Mommas and baby’s and a day for Mommas only 🤗

22/07/2026

Introducing something I’ve wanted to create for a long time…💛

Sometimes it’s the little things that become the most treasured.

Over the years, so many parents have asked where our rainbow scarves came from or wished they could take a little piece of our classes home. So I decided to create something special.

Each Shared Beginnings Keepsake Bag includes some of our favourite class resources, along with a £5 voucher towards your next Shared Beginnings course, helping you continue the fun and connection at home.

🌈 Baby Yoga Keepsake Bag include:
• Rainbow scarf
• Sensory ball
• Bubbles
• £5 course voucher

🧴 Baby Massage Keepsake Bag include:
• Rainbow scarf
• Sensory ball
• A bottle of massage oil to continue practising at home
• £5 course voucher

💛 £8 each

They’re perfect if you’ve joined me for a class before, or if you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for a local parent-to-be or baby shower.

I’ll be making these up in small batches, so if you’d like one, just pop me a message 💛

Some sessions stay with you long after you’ve packed your bag away. 💛Last week I spent a beautiful afternoon with a fami...
20/07/2026

Some sessions stay with you long after you’ve packed your bag away. 💛

Last week I spent a beautiful afternoon with a family in their garden, talking through pregnancy and birth.

Their older child joined us too, asking questions, helping with demonstrations and learning alongside mum and dad. It was relaxed, full of conversation and completely centred around what mattered most to their family.

That’s one of the things I love most about one-to-one antenatal sessions. There’s no rushing to keep up with a timetable or wondering if your question is “silly”. We can take our time, pause when we need to, adapt the session as we go and make sure you leave feeling informed and confident.

A few days later, this lovely review popped up…

💛 “Maxine ensured the session was tailored to us so that we got the most out of it and we were able to ask all the questions we needed to.”

Reading those words over a cup of tea reminded me exactly why I love what I do.

Every family is different, and I truly believe your antenatal education should reflect that. Whether it’s in the comfort of your own home, in the garden on a sunny afternoon, or with an excited older sibling joining in, I’ll always tailor each session to you and your family.

✨ September antenatal sessions are now available across North Devon, or online if you’re further afield.

Behind every one-to-one antenatal session is so much more than the time we spend together 💛Every folder is filled with c...
17/07/2026

Behind every one-to-one antenatal session is so much more than the time we spend together 💛

Every folder is filled with carefully researched, evidence-based information. Every resource has been thoughtfully created or chosen to help make birth, babies and those early days easier to understand.

I genuinely love learning. Whether it’s attending training, keeping up with the latest evidence or creating new ways to explain things, I’m always looking for ways to make my sessions more engaging, practical and personal.

Last week I got to use some brand new resources for the very first time, and I won’t lie… I was ridiculously excited to pack my bag! 📚✨

No two pregnancies, no two births and no two families are the same, which is why every one-to-one antenatal session is tailored to you. Together we’ll explore the topics that matter most to you, helping you feel informed, confident and ready for your baby’s arrival.

If you’re expecting a baby and looking for relaxed, evidence-based antenatal education in North Devon (or online if you’re further afield), I’d love to chat 💛

✨ September bookings are now open

15/07/2026

Nobody tells you that running a small business means becoming…

📸 Content creator
💻 Website designer
📱 Social media manager
📊 Accountant
📧 Admin assistant
🔍 …and apparently today, an accidental SEO expert! 😂

I spent the afternoon setting up Google Search Console, sorting DNS records and submitting sitemaps for Shared Beginnings.

Do I fully understand all of it? Approximately 12%. 🤣

But every new skill learned means I’m building a stronger business and making it easier for families to find the support they need.

One thing’s for sure… small business owners never stop learning. 💛





💛 September bookings are now open!It might feel like summer has only just begun, but September has a habit of sneaking u...
13/07/2026

💛 September bookings are now open!

It might feel like summer has only just begun, but September has a habit of sneaking up on us! ☀️🍂

If you’re expecting a baby this summer, or your little one will be ready for Baby Massage or Baby Yoga in September, I’d love to welcome you.

My classes are small, relaxed and designed to help you build confidence, understand your baby and, just as importantly, meet other local parents who are on the same journey. 💛

📍 Bideford, North Devon

🌼 Baby Massage
📅 Friday 11th September
🕧 12:30-2:00 pm
💷 £60 (5-week course)
👶 Suitable from around 4 weeks until your baby is actively on the move.

🧘 Baby Yoga
📅 Friday 11th September
🕙 10:00-11:30 am
💷 £60 (5-week course)
👶 Suitable from around 2 months until your baby is actively on the move.

🤰 1:1 Antenatal Sessions
🏡 Home visits or online
📅 Flexible appointments

🚶 Walk & Wonder
💛 Free monthly community walk for anyone who is pregnant or has little ones under 2.
📍 24th August | Bideford Park
👧👦 Siblings are very welcome during the summer holidays!

💌 If you’re not sure which class or session is right for you, just send me a message. I’m always happy to chat.

✨ Spaces are limited to keep groups small, so if you’d like to join me in September, I’d love to hear from you.

🌐 www.sharedbeginnings.co.uk

08/07/2026

✨ A little sneak peek at something I’ve been working on behind the scenes… 💛

Shared Beginnings Keepsake Bags are almost here! 🌈🧣🫧

Filled with little sensory treasures, playful moments and a special something to encourage families back for another Shared Beginnings adventure, these bags are designed to bring a little bit of the magic home with you. ✨

I’m just waiting for the final pieces to arrive before I can share them properly, but I couldn’t resist giving you a tiny preview! 👀💛

Would you add one to your booking? 🎁✨

💛

06/07/2026

If you’ve spotted me being a little quieter, this is why… 👀💻✨

I’ve been giving the Shared Beginnings website a little refresh, updating dates, adding new photos, tweaking words and trying to make it reflect what I actually do best… supporting families from pregnancy through to those early years. 💛

There have been approximately 97 tabs open, countless cups of herbal tea and a brain that currently looks a lot like the last emoji in this reel 🌀😂

But it’s getting there, and I’m so excited for you to see it!

Pop over and have a little browse and let me know what you think✨

💻 www.sharedbeginnings.co.uk
📩 Message or email me if you’d like to book a space on upcoming course or chat about what’s right for you.

✨ Save the dates for autumn at Shared Beginnings ✨A little look ahead at what’s coming up over the next few months 💛🌿 Wa...
03/07/2026

✨ Save the dates for autumn at Shared Beginnings ✨

A little look ahead at what’s coming up over the next few months 💛

🌿 Walk & Wonder
📅 Monday 24th August*
📅 Monday 28th September
📅 Monday 26th October*

🧘 Baby Yoga
⏰ 10–11:30am
📅 11th September – 9th October
💛 5-week course | £60

🤲 Baby Massage
⏰ 12:30–2pm
📅 11th September – 9th October
💛 5-week course | £60

*August and October Walk & Wonders fall within the school holidays, so siblings are very welcome to join us! We’ll meet at Bideford Park for fresh air, connection and a gentle wander together ☀️

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or simply looking for a welcoming space to connect with other local parents and babies, I’d love to welcome you along.

✨ September bookings are now open.

📩 Message me on Instagram or Facebook, or email [email protected] for more information or to reserve your space.

📍Bideford, North Devon

02/07/2026

✨🤎✨

It’s taken us a little while to work our way through the hundreds of photos from our Postnatal Recovery Day, but looking back through them has reminded us just how much magic was captured in a single day.

So many beautiful moments, meaningful conversations, sleepy cuddles, shared laughter and memories that we know will stay with us for years to come.

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Rise + Grind for providing such a beautiful space for us to gather, and to Shelley for creating such a calming and special sound bath experience. ✨

Most of all, thank you to the incredible mommas and babies who joined us. Your openness, warmth and willingness to simply slow down, connect and be present made the day everything we hoped it would be and more.

It was one of those days that seemed to pass by in the blink of an eye, much like I imagine a wedding day does, leaving us wishing we could pause time for just a little longer.

Thank you for making it a day we’ll remember forever. 🤎

We’re already looking forward to the next one…

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Bideford
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