I repeated the mantra ‘my baby knows how and when to be born’ and trusted in it… until about 8 days over when I also threw every single labour inducing tip in the mix too from eating pineapples to Accupuncture! However unfortunately none worked and we got to 10 days over and finally had to accept a VBAC was not meant to be…

I had my baby in my arms. It’s hard to explain, my body was in pain, but it was a nice pain. Worth every single bit of it. Tea and toast was delivered and we were on top of the world as we shared the surprise with our families.

I genuinely so grateful to you for giving me such a positive mindset towards labour ❤️ And for equipping me with all the tools I needed 💪 After the birth, the midwife said it was very clear I’d done pregnancy yoga because of how good my breathing technique was, and that that’s what made her sure I wasn’t in labour, because I didn’t seem in pain 🤣 it goes to show the power of breathing!

I couldn't have hoped for a better birth. Sure I had myself written off for going two weeks over, having to be induced and then ending up with a section!!!! So funny. Female bodies are just incredible. I have a new found love and respect for mine.

Amys wonderful positive induction from pregnancy yoga. ‘My whole labour experience was so positive and it's definitely thanks to all of the techniques and tips I learned in pregnancy yoga and from other Mama's in the classes.’

Hi Lainey, So for the birth:
I woke at 6.30 Tuesday morning that my waters went. Got up quietly, made myself a cup of coffee and sat down thinking that this is probably my first peaceful coffee since Seána was born and probably the last one for the next 2 years too so I'm gonna enjoy it!

I spent the next few hours walking around the room, doing some yoga poses, getting in the shower, and using all the breathing techniques you had taught us. When the contractions were really strong, you will be delighted to hear I was channeling you saying ‘floppy face…

Your yoga classes, breathing techniques, the discussions from the class all really helped me through. I felt informed and knew what to ask. Knew I had choices and I felt like when I asked, I was listened to and respected. A really positive experience
These people are angels who help us get our babies into the world. And you’re included in that group too Lainey so thank you so much for everything.

The week before Tom was born I was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis (ICP). I woke up one morning with itchy hands and feet. When I googled it, it recommended I get a liver function test to check for ICP. I wasn’t that concerned as the itch was very mild but rang the Coombe to check and they recommended I come in for the blood test. The result was..

Rachael’s birth story as a first time mum from our online pregnancy yoga classes. “was a bit of a mad one as I went from 1cm to 8cm within an hour so had no chance for pain relief. Delighted she’s here safe and sound and thank you for everything you taught me at Pregnancy Yoga, it helped immensely for getting in the zone!!”

Giving birth second time around was a much more positive experience - I felt more confident and I trusted that my body knew what to do. I’m pleased to say that I had the birth I wanted..