Prenatal&Postnatal Care

I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. ~Abraham Lincoln

"Falling pregnant changed my life and my yoga practice forever. It also deeply affected the way that I teach. I love encouraging women to feel confident in their ability to birth their baby, to trust their bodies and enjoy each stage of their pregnancy." - Lauren

Prenatal Yoga

During these prenatal yoga classes you have space and time to connect with all the changes that are occurring, not only on a physical level but also mentally & emotionally. This is a magical time; it can also be an incredibly challenging one. It's so important to feel supported and nurtured, to feel rested and cared for.

These classes help to prepare you for one of the most important experiences in life....the birth of your baby.

"I am a trained doula and calmbirth® practitioner & love bringing this knowledge and awareness into my prenatal yoga classes." Lauren Penning

Prenatal Yoga will:

Stretch, strengthen and build stamina
Relieve & soothe any discomforts
Nourish, relax & bond with your baby
Connect to your breath & changing body
Prepare for labour and birth
Cultivate patience and focus

I encourage my students to honor
their bodies and to consistently
practice according to how they
feel on that particular day.

Postnatal Yoga

Welcome to motherhood!

After around 6-8 weeks, depending on how you feel, come and enjoy some peaceful time out and a practice specifically designed for your needs during this period.

Being a new mum is exhilarating, you give of yourself so completely and unconditionally that it's important to remember to take care of yourself so that you can keep giving!

"I found as a new mum connecting with other women so encouraging and informative. I was comforted by knowing I wasn't the only one awake at 2am rocking my babe!“ Lauren Penning

Postnatal Yoga will:

Relieve aches and pains
Strengthen your pelvic floor & abdominals
Restore energy levels
Soothe your mind as much as your body
Indulge in long guided relaxations & gentle breath awareness
Enjoy time out!

These classes are run on every

second Saturday each month.

Mums & Bubs Yoga

Enjoy yoga with your baby, in a relaxed environment. I have designed these classes so that you can do them with your baby and without. If your baby is sleeping then enjoy some time just for you, if your baby becomes unsettled in any way feel free to join in sporadically.

We are guided by our bubs and approach these classes with a playful heart.

Classes are on
every 2nd Monday

Doula Support

A doula is an experienced birth assistant who is there to serve both mother, father and baby.

A doula gives practical & emotional support throughout your pregnancy, birth and beyond. She will assist you in creating the best birthing experience for all.

Being supported and encouraged by a doula who believes and trusts in your ability to birth your baby gives you an enormous amount of confidence, strength & focus.

A doula does not in any way replace your midwife or doctor, she is a professionally trained childbirth support partner but not involved clinically.

"I am incredible passionate about this work and truly love being of service in this very special way.“ Lauren Penning

A doula will:

Be guided by your choices
Provide continuity of care
Help you navigate your way through many important decisions
Support you throughout your whole labour
Bring you and your partner closer together through the birthing experience
Be available for post natal support

A doula is an
experienced birth assistant,
a mother to the mother!

Testimonials for Lauren Penning

"Lauren was an amazingly calm, encouraging presence at the birth of our son. Morgan, and helped turn a long, complicated labour into a positive empowering experience. For nearly 24 hours, Lauren stayed at my side as I laboured at home and in the hospital, providing much-needed support to me and my husband.

Her unfailing assistance helped me achieve my goal of a natural, drug free delivery even when medical complications rendered the rest of my birth plan obsolete. She helped us navigate the medical system with grace, ease and calm, and was a great source of support both before and after Morgan's birth.

I will never regret my decision to use a doula, and I would recommend Lauren above all others.“ Meraiah Foley, 2008

"If you are fortunate enough to enjoy a three hour labor finishing up with a smooth trouble free delivery then you might find that a doula is a nice luxury. Of course, no one can ever know just what sort of experience their labour and birth will be. Hope for the easiest but plan for the most demanding experience you can imagine.

We did just this and in Lauren we made the perfect choice. Her presence boosted our confidence and added a calmness to a formidable ordeal we could not have achieved without her. She brings a toolbag full of peace, love and compassion. She is faultlessly calm, endlessly energetic and helped us navigate the jumbled journey through a modern medical system.

We think she is great and could not recommend her more highly.“ Tim Wimborne, 2008