Family Health

Gentle Nest is a support for mothers and parents with babies or young children through yoga, breastfeeding support and holistic wellbeing service.

Julie Collins, founder of Gentle Nest has over 30 years of experience in public health and midwifery, with a diploma in breastfeeding support and she is a certified yoga teacher.

It is her aim to offer a calm, informed and personalised approach to early parenthood.

Maternal Services:

* Child development reviews - Following the Healthy Child Programme, including developmental screenings (Ages and Stages Questionnaires - ASQ/ASQ-SE) growth tracking with calibrated baby scales and onward referral where appropriate

* Breastfeeding Guidance & Support - Aligned with UNICEF Baby friendly standards, offering support with latch, positioning, feeding concerns and maternal confidence

* Maternal Health Support & Sleep advice - Screening for maternal mood and wellbeing, practical guidance for infant sleep and feeding routines and vitamin D and weaning advice (Start for Life)


Yoga Offerings:
*Vinyasa Flow - Dynamic and restorative yoga styles that support resilience, rest and nervous system regulation

*Parent and Baby Yoga & Baby Massage - Bonding through gentle movement and touch; promoting relaxation and development for both parent and child

*Private sessions - Tailored to individual needs, available in-home or in-studio

*Ante & Post-natal Yoga - Safe, nurturing sessions to support physical and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy and recovery

*Yin Yoga - Focuses on targeting the deeper connective tissues of the body, like fascia, ligaments and joints; by holding poses for extended periods


Group yoga sessions are running from September
Private or small group sessions can be arranged at my home, or your home or maternal suppprt can be arranged via call or over coffee somewhere local. Just give me a call to discuss!

Please see gentlenest.co.uk for full listings, prices and more information