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How to the best birth partner possible!

August 30, 2018How to the best birth partner possible!A childbirth preparation class may feel unnecessary right? Labour is going to happen anyway, what can you do! Well the truth is you, and your birth partner, can do a LOT to help your own labour. Here leading childbirth expert Jackie Heffer-Cooke reveals all about birthing and how having a Birthing Tool Kit is paramount

A beautiful birth story from a Pregnancy Yoga mum

August 2, 2018A beautiful birth story from a Pregnancy Yoga mumSophie attended ZenMuma Pregnancy Yoga throughout her pregnancy, took Jackie’s Birthing Toolkit Workshop and then brought her baby boy to ZenMuma Baby Yoga. Here is her birth experience in her words. ”At 41 weeks pregnant labour finally started. I couldn’t sleep from that evening due to the contractions. Following on from Jackie’s advice on how

Did you have an induction? We want to hear from you…

July 27, 2018Did you have an induction? We want to hear from you…Have you had an induction in the last two years? Orange Grove Founder and Experienced Hypnobirthing Practitioner Jackie Heffer-Cooke is the chair of Norwich and Norfolk’s Maternity Voice Partnership (MVP), and they want to hear from you… If you have had an induction in the last 2 years we want to hear from you! The

4 Holistic Ways to Help Your Child Sleep

July 9, 20184 Holistic Ways to Help Your Child SleepStruggling from Sleep Deprivation at the Hands of Your Child? For advice on this topic, we’ve asked Kathryn Stimpson, the Family Sleep Consultant to guest write a post for us. Kathryn is a previous insomnia sufferer and mum to Oliver – the former sleep thief. In this post, she will provide you with the solution

How Can I Prepare for an Induction?

June 14, 2018How Can I Prepare for an Induction?Preparing for Unplanned Induction The reason you are asking this question is probably because you have been advised to have an induction. Induction rates have risen fairly dramatically in the last two years and the reason for that is the release of a published government paper minimising stillbirth. So of course, that is the right

How to Prepare for Birth

May 24, 2018How to Prepare for BirthWhen pregnant we will all ask ourselves the questions: ‘Should I prepare myself for birth?’ and ‘What should I do to prepare for birth?’. Norfolk’s leading birthing expert Jackie Heffer-Cooke fills in some of the blanks to help both mind and body feel ready for the most important job your body will ever do. Preparation

Do you want to birth easily? Find out how..

April 27, 2018Do you want to birth easily? Find out how..Do you want to birth easily? Found out how with Birth Preparation expert, Jackie Heffer-Cooke Last month I am so happy to have taught at my first Hypnobirthing luxury retreat in North Norfolk at the beautiful and tranquil Grove Hotel. The couples have been gushing with their praise of the experience, and I have been

What would you change about the maternity services?

March 27, 2018What would you change about the maternity services?What would you change about the maternity services? Orange Grove’s Preparation for Birth expert Jackie Heffer-Cooke asks the big birthing questions and asks you to get involved with answering them… Over two years ago a five year forward view for national maternity care was released. It seemed to be innovative and really listening to the

Hypnobirthing Video Tips from Jackie Heffer-Cooke

February 16, 2018Hypnobirthing Video Tips from Jackie Heffer-CookeJackie Heffer-Cooke shares some of the essential top tips she covers in her Hypnobirthing courses and in the Birthing Toolkit Workshop. Hypnobirthing – What’s it all about? Starting first with Jackie’s introduction to hypnobirthing, where it originates, Jackie’s experience and how the tools learned will help you feel prepared, empowered, calm and in control.

Pelvic Girdle Pain: How Massage Helps

February 5, 2018Pelvic Girdle Pain: How Massage HelpsPelvic Girdle Pain (or PGP) is a challenging discomfort that affects pregnant women. If this is you, you may be familiar with the pain, instability and limitation it can cause. For some women, the pain can even be quite debiliting. According to NHS figures, 1 in 5 pregnant women will experience PGP, and it is

Come to Baby Yoga for 8-18 Month Old Babies

February 2, 2018Come to Baby Yoga for 8-18 Month Old BabiesHere are some reasons why you should be coming to Norwich’s premier classes designed for older babies, ActiveYogaBubs. Self confessed ‘baby geek’ Jackie Heffer-Cooke explains why getting out of the house (and away from the washing) isn’t just good for you, it is super good for baby too! Come to Baby Yoga for 8-18 month old babies at

To induce or not to induce, that is the question..

January 8, 2018To induce or not to induce, that is the question..Our birth expert Jackie Heffer-Cooke was invited onto Radio Norfolk to talk about why the National and local Norfolk Birth Induction rate is so high and why it matters Speak to most obstetricians and they will say that Inductions save lives, that’s it, simple. They will guide you towards the Safer Maternity Care action plan

Why giving birth is just like skiing! Birth advice from Jackie Heffer-Cooke

January 5, 2018Why giving birth is just like skiing! Birth advice from Jackie Heffer-CookeOur very own Inconsistent Earth Mother, Jackie Heffer-Cooke has just started writing a monthly column in the Norwich Evening News and, this month, Jackie is offering up some birth advice, by comparing giving birth to skiing…..! This time last year I went skiiing for the first time. I remember standing in the shadows at the

Why you should try YogaBubs baby yoga

September 1, 2017Why you should try YogaBubs baby yogaOrange Grove Director Jackie Heffer-Cooke initially set up YogaBubs as a response to her own experience of feeling quite lonely with her first daughter Megan. She says, “Some days with a small baby I found it easier to get out of the house, away from the boring domesticity of washing endless clothes and mushing boundless

The Orange Grove Clinic has moved

August 5, 2017The Orange Grove Clinic has movedThis month we are embracing change and are very excited to announce we have spread our wings to new premises in Float on Ber Street. For our Clients, past and new, After 7 years of The OGC being in this lovely building in MadderMarket, it is time for us to fly our wings and diversify.

How to lose weight after pregnancy

July 27, 2017How to lose weight after pregnancyBecoming a mum can be a wonderful, fulfilling experience and the time spent enjoying your new baby is precious. However, the massive changes our bodies go through during the pregnancy process can take their toll, leaving us with unwanted extra pounds which can be hard to shift, especially when you’re a busy new mum. 5 Tips

Massage in Labour is Gooooood! Find out why from our Birthing Expert

July 11, 2017Massage in Labour is Gooooood! Find out why from our Birthing ExpertMassage in labour can be one of the most soothing and emotionally supporting things your birth partner can do for you during the birthing process. Anyone can do it, you don’t need to be a massage therapist! In this blog post, our birthing expert and Hypnobirthing Practitioner Jackie Heffer-Cooke has some top tips and tells you why

What is Postpartum Thyroiditis?

June 9, 2017What is Postpartum Thyroiditis?Guest Blogger and YogaBubs mum, Martine Watker tells us about her experience of having Postpartum Thyroiditis and what symptoms others should be aware of. Until recently I didn’t really know what the thyroid was let alone its role and how vital it is as a hormone producer and regulator. I had been clueless and to

Midwife of the Year 2017!

June 7, 2017Midwife of the Year 2017!Last month on May 5th, it was International Day of the Midwife 2017. Since then the new mums of Norwich and Norfolk have been voting for this year’s ‘Norwich & Norfolk Midwife of the Year Award’, sponsored by The Orange Grove Clinic and YogaBumps. Today the Orange Grove Clinic’s director Jackie Heffer-Cooke took a luxurious

A Natural Childbirth Choice

June 5, 2017A Natural Childbirth ChoiceOur very own Hypnobirthing practitioner, Dr Del Tubby shares her Hypnobirthing story; from her natural birth choice, the journey with her birth partner and the all important decision to teach others the techniques she has learnt. When people think of hypnobirthing I think they imagine it is giving birth in some kind of weird trance like state where

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Hypnobirthing Courses

Private or group hypnobirthing classes in Norwich
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YogaBumps Pregnancy Yoga

Yoga in Norwich for you and your beautiful bump
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The Birthing Tool Kit Workshop

Advice, tips and training for a calm and confident birth
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Pregnancy Massage

Pregnancy massage and natural induction