Spaces left in my next baby massage course in Bisley, Woking. Message me to book. Or look at www.fit2drop.net

post dates pregnancy massage success

Delighted to announce that the last 2 massage clients have gone into labour less than 24 hours later and have both had normal births within 36 hrs.
With rising Induction rates and its associated increased Caesarean rates, many women are looking for natural measures to encourage baby to make an appearance. Holistic massage can help a Mum feel relaxed and nurtured and this in turn can raise levels of the hormone oxytocin- high levels of which  are required to initiate labour. I am a retired midwife specialising in pregnancy aromatherapy massage offering mobile treatments or in my own home. I also have a qualification in maternity reflex zone therapy so I incorporate some techniques plus the use of certain essential oils when massaging women in their 40th and 41st week.
Treatments start from £30 for an hour though I recommend 75-90 mins for a full body massage. Ideally labour priming should start a few weeks earlier with weekly massages during maternity leave until baby arrives. It may be helpful to have a session with Dad present so he can be taught some pain relieving techniques for labour.
A post-natal massage may also be beneficial in the early days/weeks and being able to lie face down now is an advantage. I am happy to provide treatments in your home or mine with baby present but you may get more of a relaxing treatment if someone else is available to comfort the baby.
www.fit2drop.net

succesful Hypnobirth story

Join a group hypnobirthing course at my house in Woking and you too could have a birth story like this....
for more details see www.fit2drop.net

Hi Mandy,
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you taught us.Baby J was finally born 12 days late and I couldn't have asked for a better birth!
I had a sweep at 8 days late which was unsuccessful so was booked in to be induced at 7:30 Wednesday morning. Surges started at 6:30 that morning, very mild so thought  it was probably just hopeful thinking. So went in for my appointment and was 3cm. They still wanted to induce me or at least break my waters but I asked to wait so they monitored me.. I was having surges lasting over a minute every 3 minutes and was calmly focusing on my up breathing and was quite happy to chat and relax, they couldn't understand why I was so calm! So went for a walk and the surges got stronger. They offered me gas and air which I tried a few times but didn't really like.. I felt the breathing was a lot more effective and I was soon making cow noises! K was very supportive and was using light touch on my arms and constantly reminding me to slow down my breathing. At about 1:00 I did crack and asked for an epidural! They said by the sound of me it was too late but I managed to stay still and they gave me a little bit so I could still move around and feel everything. At this point I was 9cm and soon felt the urge to push which I tried to hold off as long as possible and focused on the visualizations and down breathing.
J was born at 2:39 (head and body in one push!) with no tearing or forceps! He was 7.13lbs. Placenta followed while we cuddled and he took to feeding straight away.
I am so pleased with the whole experience and felt so relaxed and in control all the way through, I can't thank you enough for the help, techniques and confidence you gave us.
Although I didn't have time for music or scripts, the confidence and calmness I felt in itself was invaluable.
Now enjoying cuddles at home and am so in love with our new bundle of joy!
Thank you Mandy!!!

Hypnobirthing courses woking surrey

A recent satisfied customer had this to say about her Hypnobirthing experience and she only took the course 4 weeks before the birth!- I'm now taking bookings for a February course see www.fit2drop.net


" After finishing the course I  developed gestational diabetes so they were planning to induce me at 38 weeks. When we got there I was already 2cm dilated so they said they would break my waters that evening when the delivery suite was less busy.
Throughout the day I had some mild pains and practised breathing through them and stayed very calm and relaxed.
When we got to the delivery suite I was about 3cm and they broke my waters and assured me that nothing would happen and I would need a drip. The baby had done a poo inside and so from then on I had to stay on the bed with limited positions because of the monitoring.
However Within about half an hour of my waters being broken I was having regular surges Every time I got comfortable the midwife would need me to move to try and check the heartbeat but by the end of the two hours it was obvious I didn't need the oxytocin drip and the midwife and Tom told me I had no choice but to breathe so Tom breathed with me. My mum arrived about 9 30pm and was amazed with how calm I was as by 10pm I was already 6 cms- We couldn't believe it! We just did the breathing every time a surge came. I didn't like using the gas an air.

The midwife checked me again at 2am and said I was ready to go as I was now 10cms but I rested for an hour and then I pushed and he was born at 3 47 weighing 8 pounds 2oz
I only had a graze that needed a couple of stitches.

Looking back I couldn't be happier with how it went. I wasn't  able to use my hypnobirthing techniques to their full extent due to the monitoring but I know I wouldn't have made it without the techniques we learnt and I wouldn't have been so calm about the induction.

Thank you Mandy!

Fearne Cotton Opens Up About Hypnobirthing: 'It Was The Most Intense And Euphoric Experience Ever'

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/15/fearne-cotton-hypnobirth-second-child_n_8140166.html
Bookings now being taken for October group classes in my home Woking Surrey. Come and discover how you could have a birth like Fearne's

Hypnobirthing woking surrey- Great testimnial from a recent client!

 Read what one of my recent 1st time Mums has to say about her birthing experience! If you want to increase your chances of a natural birth like her then go to www.fit2drop.net

Bookings now being taken for the next sept/oct course.

 

"The Hypnobirthing method was truly fantastic.  I started surges at 1am on Thursday morning, and used the relaxation and visualisation techniques right the way through the first phase.   The surges were coming between 3 and 20 minutes apart right up until Saturday lunchtime; I spoke to the hospital several times before that but they weren't interested in seeing me until the surges finally became regular at 3-5 minutes (presumably I didn't sound like I was in that much pain on the phone)... they examined me with the intention of sending me home because there was 'no way' I was in established labour, and found I was already at 7-8cm!!  The midwife was astonished, commented repeatedly on the atmosphere between Richard and I and what we were doing, and was 100% supportive.  I don't think she had seen hypnobirthing before, but she had heard about it and tried hard to help us to set the right atmosphere (in the end she was brilliant; when she knew what we needed she joined in at just the right mix of quiet and fun), and then was fantastic about getting us into the birthing pool (it was busy when we arrived but as soon as it became free she was onto it!).  She said there was no way she was offering me any painkillers except gas and air as I 'clearly didn't need it', and I think she was expecting to deliver the baby before her shift ended.  I started using gas and air when I realised I was moving into down breathing.

Things went a little downhill because it turned out that only half of my cervix was actually dilating, so I was advised not to start 'pushing' until that had resolved itself (I was doing the opening rose visualisation like it was going out of fashion and mentally substituting 'breathing the baby down' every time someone said push)... by the time I got there I was completely exhausted (had been having surges for 65 hours so barely any sleep since Thursday early evening).  The midwife who was with us at that point suggested it might have been due to me having a strong pelvic floor -We also had a student midwife observing all the way through the second phase, who came - just like you said - because she'd never seen a 'natural' birth.  She was fascinated by what we were doing, how Richard and I were interacting and the whole environment we were creating, including the fact that we were able to smile and laugh and things like that while I was still focusing on relaxing.  She kept saying how incredible it all was, even though by that point I was making far more noise and fuss than I had been earlier on.I used the breathing and visualisations as much as I could, and in the end the doctor only had time to do an episiotomy before I'd got Toby halfway out.  It turned out that he had the cord wrapped round his shoulders, too, which we don't think was helping matters!

Toby is for the most part a completely calm and relaxed little chap.  He was chilled out right up until the very very end of delivery, and apart from not wanting to be put down to sleep he rarely cries now!  We're breastfeeding easily at the moment and loving our time together as a little family.

Thank you so much for the sessions and all your teaching and advice.  I am recommending hypnobirthing to everyone and I know it made a huge difference to my experience and to Toby's

baby massage course woking starts july 1st

Last few places remaining for the next 4 week course held at the St John's Memorial Hall, St John's Lye, Woking Surrey GU21 7SQ on Wednesday 1st July 12.30-13.30.  This course is spread out over 4 weeks so it ends on 22nd July It is suitable for babies from 6 weeks but older babies do have a longer attention span so may benefit more from the session. However if parents learn the routines early then baby gets a greater benefit particularly in treating conditions such as colic and trapped wind which can occur in the early weeks. Even if baby doesn't partake in much of the session so long as the routines are learned then its the practice at home between sessions that make the difference. you may download a booking form below and this has details of how to make the online £25 payment.  This is a great opportunity for some bonding time with baby and to meet other local mums. look forward to hearing from you!

hypnobirting private group classesin Woking Surrey this summer

Having a baby in the autumn? Why not consider the benefits to you and baby in learning breathing and relaxation techniques not just for the birth but for a relaxed pregnancy. These may be particularly helpful on hot nights when sleep becomes difficult. My course is 4 sessions of 2.5 hours and as I'm also a midwife covers everything you need to know about labour and birth. I'm away for the last week of August but otherwise classes are running all summer. Please contact me for details of my next one
mandy_mole@hotmail.com
Here's what a recent satisfied customer wrote;

Jon & I are happy to announce the arrival of Harry born 14th May weighing 9lbs.

I don't think anyone can prepare you for what labour will be like but hypnobirthing really helped keep me calm and the breathing techniques we learnt got me through the birth feeling confident. Resulting in a natural labour in the birthing centre using the pool. Baby heartbeat was totally calm through the whole labour and he's a super chilled out boy which I put down to hypnobirthing.

We had the music playing in the background which kept my mind focused. I did find the visualisations weren't effective for me but music and breathing got my body into a relaxation state.

Thank you Mandy for everything you taught me, I'm going to be shouting about hypnobirthing!

new Buggyfit type class woking surrey

NEW CLASS !!!!      BUGGY FIT2DROP

This is a new post-natal fitness class that begins in a hall to work on core strength and then moves outside to work on aerobic fitness on St John's Lye and the Basingstoke Canal.

We meet on Wednesdays 13.15 at St John's Village Memorial Hall, St John's Lye, St John's Woking GU21 7SQ. Try to park a little way down St John's Lye beyond the Hall at 1.15 and push your buggy back up so that you are warmed up by the time you arrive. This will help you perform the mat exercises safely. There are toilets and baby changing facilities at the hall before we set off outside about 1.40. Be prepared for rain as we will continue outside in all weathers so please dress appropriately. We return to the Hall by 2.15pm. Occasionally classes are not running so please email for details and a registration form. mandy_mole@hotmail.com

Cash on the day is £6 but you can pay for 4 classes in advance on line for only £20.

 www.fit2drop.net

Midwife-lead HypnoBirthing Woking, Surrey bookings now being taken for May,

Places are now available on my next HypnoBirthing group course run from my home in Bisley,Woking Surrey on the following dates; 7th,17th,19th and 31st May 7-9.30pm. Please ring for more info 07878549941 or visit my website for further details,www.fit2drop.net Only £250 and includes the Katharine Graves Hypnobirthing book and relaxation  CD.

Baby Massage courses in Woking Surrey only £25

The next 4 week course of baby massage starts at the St John's Memorial Hall, St John's Lye, Woking Surrey GU21 7SQ on Wednesday 15th April 12.30-13.30.  This course is spread out over 6 weeks so it ends on 20th May. It is suitable for babies from 6 weeks but older babies do have a longer attention span so may benefit more from the session. However if parents learn the routines early then baby gets a greater benefit particularly in treating conditions such as colic and trapped wind which can occur in the early weeks. Even if baby doesn't partake in much of the session so long as the routines are learned then its the practice at home between sessions that make the difference. you may download a booking form below and this has details of how to make the online £25 payment.  This is a great opportunity for some bonding time with baby and to meet other local mums. look forward to hearing from you!

www.fit2drop.net
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Midwife-run Hypnobirthing Course starts sunday evenings in March in Woking

if you're pregnant and due in the spring this is your last chance to book onto the next course with me Mandy Mole at my home in Bisley Woking ( close to M3) I run classes using the Katharine Graves Hypnobirthing book and CD and cover all aspect of labour and birth based on my 25 years experience in midwifery in the local area. For more details look at www.fit2drop.net
 and contact me on mandy_mole@hotmail.com

Midwife run Hypnobirthing classes in Woking surrey

I an looking for clients to fill my January course so if you are 20 weeks or more and want a class on Sunday / Monday evenings in January / early feb then please contact me mandy_mole@hotmail.com. This is the Katharine a Graves method but I am also familiar with the Mongan method. Course price £250. Early bird receives the book and CD for free in time for Christmas. ( must book by 17th Dec) www.fit2drop.net

Bookings now being taken for January Hypnobirthing Classes !

What an excellent idea for a Christmas gift ! Book your pregnant friend/ daughter/ relative on a Hypnobirthing course with www.fit2drop.net and you are giving the gift of a better birth for her, her partner and her baby so its 3 presents in one !!! Early Bird discounts of £20 if the full course price is paid before Christmas. Course fee includes the Katharine Graves book and CD which can be posted to the recipient in time for Christmas. If Woking is not your area but you want a course in your home then I can arrange a Skype discussion with both of us in our own homes at a mutually convenient time. Or I offer bespoke classes for those short on time or who just want a refresher in their own homes without the need for a babysitter.
Further details on my website....

hypnobirthing and baby massage in woking surrey with fit2drop.net

I also run Baby Massage classes. This is a 4 week course plus an optional dads session at the weekend. You can attend these at my home in Woking or I can be hired for a group class in someone's home so long as you have enough carpet space for 6-8 babies and mothers kneeling ( car seats may need to be left in the hall ) Those that have space share the hosting so its not left to one person for the 4 weeks. I charge £140 for the course split between you. I request the full course payment at session 1 either in cash or as a bank transfer. For groups outside woking there would be a small petrol fee.  The additional dad's session costs £40 at the weekend again divided amongst the group. My availability for these sessions varies due to being a midwife on shifts. I recommend the group meets in the host's house for a drink/snack and an opportunity to feed/change the baby or let him/her sleep after the journey. Then I arrive later for the 1 hour session. Please contact me if you have an NCT/ Birth Matters or post-natal group who would like to book a group course.mandy_mole@hotmail.com      www.fit2drop.net

hypnobirthing with fit2drop at £150 and you can be like a celebrity !

Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton raves about hypnobirthing for the birth of her 1st child it was announced this week ! sign up for a course with www.fit2drop and you too could be like a celebrity at a fraction of the cost !! next course starting 16th Nov. Bookings now being taken for future courses in the New year.
http://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/natasha-hamilton-ritchie-neville-first-baby-picture

Succesful Normal Birth after 2 previous Cesareans with HypnoBirthing

Read this wonderful birth story from one of my recent Mums who attended a Hypnobirthing course with www.fit2drop.net. She had had 2 previous children but both unfortunately born not according to plan but by C.Section.This time she really wanted to achieve her dream of a vaginal birth and against the odds SHE DID IT !!! I am so proud that I helped in a small way to achieve this.... read on........

Just to let you know we had our baby on Sunday 28th 8lb 9oz. Contractions started Saturday night at 3ish in the morning. Were quite regular until I got up then were quite irregular all day so I rested up and didn't do a whole lot.
At about 11pm things suddenly got more regular. I stayed at home listening to the hypno CDs until about 2 in the morning and then went in. 

I was 6cm at about 3am. After four hours still at 6 which was so disappointing. Luckily we had a shift change and had quite a radical midwife who also used to teach hypno birthing.

They were really respectful of my wishes. I had cannula in my arm rather than hand. They left waters breaking until no progress, they let me have the wireless monitor clipped to baby's head once waters broken. 
The midwife kept the consultant out of the room, was a little flexible with the truth and only got him in when really necessary. 
I managed to finally get fully dilated which we really didn't think would happen as it was really looking like my 2nd child's birth with the lip being there and not budging. After about an hour pushing on the bed then stool it wasn't happening as for the third time baby was back to back. They decided to go to theatre for forceps. Luckily the forceps guided the baby out with very little turning as she had managed to turn a bit during the pushing. I had a fairly small cut.
So 18 hours from when contractions kicked off properly and assisted but no section. I was so overjoyed and it is so great to be able to walk around holding the baby and although in pain and discomfort hopefully it won't be anywhere near the length of time of the sections.

My partner and the midwives really noticed my breathing being really good and we did have hours of the positive affirmations going on which really did help to keep me focused. 'Brian' did a lot to negotiate as well thanks to your advice and info. Thanks so much for helping us achieve this!

why choose HypnoBirthing ?

A 10 hour Course with fit2drop.net is now offered at £150 - cheaper than other birthing programmes eg NCT and covering far more content than NHS classes. (generally 3-5 hours in total) The minimum number per group is 4 couples thus providing similar networking opportunities with other local like-minded people to support you during your parenting journey. I also run post-natal support groups, exercise classes and baby massage classes to encourage clients to meet up after the birth. This has been shown to reduce the occurrence of post-natal depression.

BUT WHY CHOOSE HYPNOBIRTHING?
As summized by a recent study in Hypnobirthing in Australia  (Phillips-Moore 2012) :

• Hypnobirthing is a natural alternative way of approaching the later stages of pregnancy and birth and is steadily increasing in popularity.
• To a large extent, western civilization and culture have influenced the way a woman thinks of childbirth and because of this, fear and anxiety concerning labour were introduced.
• The fear of birth is reduced by explaining the birth process to the woman and teaching her how to work with her body. The mother-to-be is trained in mental rehearsal and imagery to prepare for the labour and birth, and is taught self-hypnosis and relaxation as well as breathing techniques to assist in the birthing process
• Her study of women who had taken a Hypnobirthing course demonstrated a reduction in pain or discomfort during birth, a reduction in pain medication, shorter labours, fewer c.sections, high apgar scores (condition of the baby at birth) and less post-natal depression.
• The majority of her women reported feeling more confident, relaxed, less fearful, focused and more in control. They also commented on the ease and comfort of labour and birth, and the satisfaction of having their partners involved and supportive.

My courses are fun, informative ( I have been a midwife for 23 years) interactive and affordable. There are payment schemes to spread out payments, reductions for introducing other couples who sign up, or for hosting sessions at week-ends ( when my home is full of teens !) Sessions are flexible and planned around the group's needs ie start /end times, avoiding weeks when couples are on holiday, no set week day eves etc

Please contact me for further details mandy_mole@hotmail.com or 07878549941

new low cost Hypnobirthing classes this Autumn

I have decided to reduce the price of my group HypnoBirthing classes til December as a special promotion so long as 4 couples apply. For ONLY £150 ( normally £250) you get a full 4 week course of Katharine Graves Hypnobirthing held on week day nights (sun, mon, tues or thurs- whichever suits group members) in my home in Bisley, Woking Surrey. (close to junction 3 of the M3 so easy distance from the M3 corridor west Berkshire and West Surrey)

Classes may be taken any time after the 20 week scan but preferrably started by 34 weeks
Further details can be found on my website.www.fit2drop.net

new class for mums starting in Woking Surrey in september

I am proud to announce that a new Mums Discussion Group will be starting in St John's Woking on 18th sept and is free to any local Mum who has recently had a baby and want to get out and meet others. The course is held in a new purpose built building with baby changing facilities and refreshments and a buggy park. There is plenty of off street parking and is within easy walking distance of St John's and knaphill.

I have had several years experience as a discussion group facilitator for new Mums and have witnessed its many benefits in helping new Mums get out the house, meet other mothers, find out they are not alone in some of the difficulties they face and even in helping prevent or reduce post-natal depression.

Please go to www.fit2drop.net  for further details. Book early as places are limited !