WELCOME YOUR NEW ARRIVAL WITH THE BABY GURUS
The Baby Gurus bring together the luxury of first class travel with the finest antenatal expertise. For the time-pressed and for those who simply want to take the time-out to enjoy their pregnancy in beautiful surroundings, The Baby Gurus tailor luxury breaks with antenatal training for expectant mothers and their partners.
The team combine prestigious Scottish hotels and resorts, private suites and luxurious spas with ground-breaking and award-winning preparation for expectant parents. Set up by a midwife and an experienced antenatal childbirth educator their extensive training includes aquanatal instruction, Swedish massage therapy, relaxation for birth and HypnoBirthing ®.
Sonya Murray, director of The Baby Gurus said: “Our real passion is in preparing couples to become empowered parents. Modern mothers come from all walks of life and in our experience many work throughout pregnancy and many have other pressures. We found that above all things time set aside to relax, learn and prepare builds huge confidence in new mothers and secures a network of trust and support for their new role as parents. Fathers also need support and education and this is where our fathers-to-be sessions become invaluable in providing skills and confidence building. ”
The range of venues and hotels for Babymooning weekends is extensive, and in easy reach of airports to ensure immediate wind down and relaxation. Two night courses include options for golf, spas and sports to keep partners happy and usually comprise a welcome meeting with drinks and dinner (with foods specially selected by Chef to appeal to pregnant palates) where Babymooners are briefed on the course.
Using a combination of short presentations, group discussions, and practical skills sessions the two days cover all aspects important to late pregnancy, labour and the early days with your new baby. Talks from other pregnancy and birth specialists including published authors are interspersed throughout the weekend. Groups are limited in numbers so there is ample opportunity for questions and discussions on issues that are important to the individual. There is also an aquanatal exercise programme ideally suited for pregnant women who can build on their confidence and fitness over the weekend.
To find out more please visit www.thebabygurus.co.uk
Emma Thomson
Emma is a qualified antenatal teacher with experience in all aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. As a mother of three Emma brings a wealth of valuable information with a special interest in relaxation techniques and pampering tips. Emma's background is business and human resources having working for a large organisation based in London.
Sonya Murray
Sonya is an independent midwife and antenatal teacher with years of experience within a fertility centre. As an aquanatal instructor Sonya is able to provide dynamic and fun pool sessions. Also qualified in massage, Sonya is able to give instruction and guidance during the course. As a mother of three, she brings a personal understanding of pregnancy and parenting.
November 2006
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