DOULA DIARY

Baby massage is about touch, connection, stillness and presence. It’s about stripping everything back to nothing. To listen to learn, to allow, to honour and to just be. It’s to create a simple nurturing environment for baby to be seen, heard, accepted, loved and respected.

It’s about time and acceptance of where you and your baby are. It’s about love created in moments of connection both physical and emotional. It’s about honoring the traditions of the past from around the world and of the intuitive knowing that touch and presence grounds us into our bodies, into the moment and to each other.

Leanne Stitt offers baby massage and baby yoga classes at Swarthmoor Hall on Wednesday mornings during term time. These sessions provide a calm and nurturing environment where parents and caregivers can connect deeply with their babies while learning techniques to support physical and emotional development.

Baby Massage focuses on gentle touch to help soothe and relax babies, improve sleep, and alleviate issues like colic. Baby Yoga involves gentle movements and stretches that promote motor skills, flexibility, and bonding between parent and child.

Swarthmoor Hall, a historic and serene venue, adds to the atmosphere of relaxation and connection in these classes. Attending these sessions regularly in term time offers a wonderful opportunity to bond with your baby, meet other parents, and enjoy a mindful start to your day.