Its important to understand that not all breathing techniques are right for everyone. That’s why its important to find one that works for you. Breathing techniques dont have to be completed in a crossed legged position or even in a formalised meditation setting. They can be done anywhere and no one even has to know you are doing them.
Read MoreWhen the body tenses up, all the muscles tense up and this involves the muscles in the uterus. When the muscles in the uterus are tense, this can actually make labour much more intense than it needs to be and it can also slow the labour process down.
Read MoreSarah Dib, an academic at University College London is currently looking at the effect of a breastfeeding meditation on maternal stress but also milk hormones and composition and infant growth and behaviour. There was a previous study done in Malaysia carried out by one of her colleagues which showed that meditation improved the growth of the baby, lowered mother’s stress levels, and increased the fat content in the milk. She is now replicating the study in the UK and in premature babies.
Read MoreRelax with Lucy & Co was set up in 2017 by Lucy who is a Mental Health Nurse & Well-being Practitioner. Relax with Lucy & Co is a not for profit organisation and was set up to help the local community with all aspects of well-being and relaxation. The organisation welcomed to the team in 2019 Michelle & Rachel and between the three of them, Relax With Lucy & Co is helping many people locally and nationally. Have a read to meet the team and find out a little more about what they do.
Read MoreMany people suffer with anxiety, me included but sometimes making simple changes to your lifestyle can be a great help. As a mental health nurse, I offer advice and guidance on a regular basis when working with patients with anxiety. If you are reading this, you could try the following simple steps.
Read MoreTry this simple technique and see if it helps!
Read MoreLucy uses her Mental Health Nurse experience whilst working in the private sector to explain what foods can be helpful to aid sleep.
Sleep is a big factor when considering well-being.
Its important to get a restful night and to help the body to recharge ready for the day ahead.
Have a read to see what Lucy recommends.
Read MoreAnxiety is so common but what exactly is it?
Lucy uses her Mental Health Nurse skills and expertise to explain what it is and what we can do to help!
Don't let it control you, take back that control!
Read MoreThis is my recent Hypnobirthing story, its my second Hypnobirth and wow it was just amazing!
Read MoreHypnobirthing blog highlighting why the media can be unhelpful to women all over the world. On TV we are so used to watching painful births and women who are distressed. Lets help change that mindset and apply hypnobirthing technqiues. Thousands of women all over the world are using hypnobirthing techniques and they work.
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