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Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Hypnobirthing and Doula services in East Bristol.

06/08/2026

BREASTFEEDING

You want to breastfeed. You've heard so many amazing things about it...that newborn breastcrawl?! Amazing!

But have you heard about these things?

These are things that surprise or challenge many new parents in early breastfeeding because no one is talking about the difficult parts in pregnancy.

But I think you are woman enough to be able to handle the truth!

Little disclaimer: I could talk about this all day - this is absolutely not an exhaustive list of what you might personally come up against/have experienced.

And of course, this isn't medical advice and individual circumstances always should factor in outside of instagram!

There are places you can learn about breastfeeding in pregnancy:
➡️ pop along to a local breastfeeding support group
➡️ book a post natal prep session with me or get access to my 'Preparing for Parenthood' workshop (link in bio)
➡️ read a decent book, I highly recommend Amy Brown's Positive Breastfeeding Book.

Kim ❤️

02/08/2026

🤱 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 🤱

Breastfeeding matters. Not just to health, but to YOU.

I can say that pretty confidently because at least 80% of people start breastfeeding in the UK...and many of them stop before they are ready. Easy access to good support can be hard to come by when this is (yet another) part of women's wellness that is underfunded and overlooked.

There is support out there, but often we have to find it ourselves, and sometimes pay for it ourselves too. It's a massive error when actually it isn't about women's health...it's everyone's health.

It's mostly run by volunteers. How lovely, yes, but can you imagine this happening for mens health? Erecitle dysfunction? Just go and talk to this volunteer who's also been through it...

Anyway, before I get too on my soap box 🤣

Breastfeeding matters. More than you might yet realise.

I thought we'd combi feed...but there was this inexplicable, primal urge in me to make it work, so we did a lot to make it work. It was pretty challenging at the beginning, mainly mentally, but it got easier and more enjoyable over time.

I thought we'd stop at 6 months then use formula (because that's what the ads say) and here we are at a year, feeding through a heatwave! Almost exactly 8 years ago to the day 🥹

I thought I was in charge(!) but when I let her lead the way, it was all so much easier.

I thought so many things about breastfeeding...many of them wildly off the mark. I'm going to use this week to share some tips if you're pregnant and to bust some myths, so that if you want to breastfeed too, you're a little better prepared. Watch this space!

You can, of course, choose not to breastfeed. But I want this to be a real choice, not one you felt forced into because the support and education you deserved weren't there.

The surprise joy in becoming a Mother is that the tough times can also be beautiful and immensely rewarding. Parenting shows you things can be hard, and you can do it anyway - just like birth.

I can support you to get ready for feeding your baby in pregnancy, or when they are here. TREPIDATION TO TRUST for birth...and parenthood! DM if you want to know more,

Kim ❤️

29/07/2026

A few things to know about me!

Hi, I'm Kim! 👋

All my spaces are about helping you to

➡️ trust your body

➡️ feel confident in your birth choices

➡️ head into birth feeling calm, supported and connected – with your baby, yourself and your birth team

And that includes my little corner of Instagram!

I wonder if any of these surprised you? Or made you snort your drink out through your nose?!

Kim ❤️

24/07/2026

🌞 SAVE THE DATE 🌞

Whether you're pregnant or post-natal, I'd love to see you come together and reconnect and CELEBRATE.

Celebrate the journey you're all on.
Celebrate this wonderful community.
Celebrate yourselves!

All welcome - yoga mamas, doula clients, bumps or babies, partners and toddlers too. Clients present and past!

☀️ The details ☀️

Location: Hanham Common
Date: Friday 28th August
Time: 10am-1pm

Bring along some drinks/snacks/lunch. Hopefully the suncream, not an umbrella!

This is a free event, but I'd love you to rsvp so I know who to look out for! Any channel - insta, WhatsApp, email.

Expect my usual relaxed, welcoming vibes. Just turn up as you are.

Cross your fingers for sunshine - 25 degrees not 38 would be lush!

It would be so great to see you there 😊
Kim ❤️

23/07/2026

I know Instagram loves polarisation, "controversial opinions," and dramatic statements.

But I'm sorry... life just isn't like that.

Neither are pregnancy or birth. Neither am I.

I'm a real person with a deep understanding of what you're really working your way through during pregnancy and birth.

I'm not sure whether these are paradoxes, grey areas, or a bit of both.

What I do know is that life, humans, and birth are beautifully complicated. They don't fit into neat little boxes.

You can hold seemingly opposing feelings at the same time.

You can feel one way today and another tomorrow.

Both can be true.

I'm here for the grey.

I support you in making space to explore your thoughts, your feelings, and your choices, because birth isn't black and white, and neither are you.

If you're looking for warm, non-judgemental, no-nonsense support through pregnancy, birth, and into new parenthood, send me a DM to book a doula connection call.

Kim ❤️

21/07/2026

✨️ Birth Doula Review ✨️

Such an honour to walk alongside this family as they navigated the twists and turns of their pregnancy and birth.

And so touched they had capacity in the midst of crazy newborn life to share such kind words 🥹🥹🥹 ❤️❤️❤️

Of course, they take credit for actually doing the work but so special to have been a part of that journey.

Doula spaces available for Autumn and Winter - if you're looking for the support you deserve through your pregnancy and birth, DM for my diary link and let's get a call booked in!

Kim ❤️

17/07/2026

Happy birthing day to me. As always, feeling reflective... what a ride this is! Some ramblings on motherhood this morning...

We're now in the last year of single digit ages! I remember this being a big deal for MY mum, and didn't really get it, until this week 🤣 there's definitely some grief this year around knowing the childhood years are going to draw to a close sooner rather than later now.

I'm going to be sad to lose the imaginary friends (she has about 20 🤣)

She still holds my hand every day on school run 🥹 even when its 37 degrees 🥵

She is such a fantastic being, i hardly believe she's of this earth - innocence and wisdom in equal measure.

Last night in yoga we were talking about being back to normal at your 6 week post natal check. What an utter nonsense that is. And completely disrespectful of the beautiful, magical process you're in.

There is no going back, it's not a destination - journey is the right and only word for it, as you're expanding in to a NEW version of you. And honestly for me, 3 years to feel like I was leaving the newborn bubble, 6 years to feel 'back' to my old strength. 7 years was the closing of the first chapter.

Eadie has made me a better version of myself in absolutely every way. And she's the catalyst for me doing this work alongside you. She changed everything.

I'd love to hear your words for your year of mothering in the comments! Where are you at?
Kim ❤️

16/07/2026

Summer doesn't just have to be about your kids - there is space for you too.

You do have the power to make this space for yourself... and the Summer Sanctuary is going to support you in actually doing it!

It builds on the practices you might have been engaging with in yoga (recent or past!), but you don’t need to carve out a whole 75 minutes for these practices.

I’ve designed it to be grounding, realistic and easy to weave into your days so it’s not overwhelming.

Each week follows the same gentle rhythm, giving your summer a little structure without adding another thing to your to-do list.

This isn’t a course you have to keep up with – it’s an offering you can dip in and out of as suits you.

A chance to find little pockets of time to nourish yourself amidst the expanse of the Summer ahead.

Each week you'll receive:

Monday – Journaling prompts
The theme for the week will be introduced and journaling prompts offered to help you check in with yourself, process your thoughts and support your wellbeing as you navigate motherhood.

Wednesday – Guided Relaxation
A 10-15 minute guided relaxation that you can listen to whenever it suits you. Perfect during contact naps, before bed or whenever you need a moment to reset.

Friday – Restorative Yoga
One simple restorative yoga posture to help your body soften, release tension and restore your energy after a busy week, adapted for where you are at in your post natal recovery.

You can create your own rhythm with this – everything is there for you to access whenever you need it. You can fit the practices around your family and your energy.

I'd love to see you in there!
Kim ❤️

Address

Hanham Community Centre
Kingswood
BS153EJ

Telephone

+447766524652

Website

http://www.birthbodybreath.co.uk/

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