Support and Resources
Local recommended fitness classes to suit you
Training Points Fitness Wellbeing -classes include resistance strengthening, ballet barre, core and stretch, Pilates. Coopers Yard is such a tranquil spot, and home to a fabulous community
Fitbirds Fitness -local outdoor buggy fit sessions in Crystal Palace/Mayow Park
Amy Curtis Fitness-personal training and Pilates for pr
Tabitha Owen Yoga @Kin- a gathering place providing classes and workshops for all families
Bamboo FitnessReformer Pilates (Free induction on Sundays and Wednesdays)
Cadence Performance -Yoga and Pilates (gentle or intermediate classes but not postnatal)
Little Escape Studio -group classes and workshops
Dragonfly Yoga (Sydenham)
Andosteo (Brockley)
Studio One Pilates Movement (Forest Hill)
Mindfit (Crofton Park)
Soma Space (Honor Oak Park)
Local Expert Therapists
Hypnobirthing techniques and Doula: Sarah Kerridge: www.sarahmkerridge.com
IBCLC lactation consultant-Sally Rickard:www.baby-thrive.com
Accupuncture:
Safflower Acupuncture Clinic-acupuncture therapists for pain, anxiety, fertility and insomnia
Lucinda Meade:
Massage therapists – Mathilde and Taylor @Training Points
Relationship and Psychosexual therapist -Georgina Holt: https://www.londonrelationship therapy.co.uk
Private Midwives for additional and more personal guidance throughout your birth journey
South London Sling Library -baby and child carrier information, advice and hire
National Websites
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MASIC Foundation - supporting women with injuries from Childbirth
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Birth Trauma Association -a charity supporting families dealing with Birth Trauma
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Make Birth Better Association - great postnatal trauma support resources for parents.
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PANDAS - Postnatal Depression Awareness and Support
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The Bladder and Bowel Foundation - supporting patients with bladder and bowel conditions
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The Vulval Pain Society - resources, practical advice and information for people living with Vulval pain
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Newson Health - evidence-based, treatment and support for women during the perimenopause and menopause
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The Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy Association (POGP)-an organization providing evidenced based informed care and advocacy for the public
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Squeezy-designed by chartered physios, an award winning app, supporting women with their pelvic floor exercise programs
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Doula UK - great website offering pregnancy, birth and postnatal support
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La Leche League UK – breastfeeding info and support from A-Z
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Bladder & Bowel UK- Just Can’t Wait cards (recognised by retailers and service organisations for access to toilets which aren’t always available to the public).
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Vulval Pain Society-provides advice and resources for people living with vulval pain
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British Menopause Society (Women’s Health Concern)
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Pelvic Relief-Quality products, thoughtfully designed for regained control of your pelvic health