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About Designed To...

Postnatal Recovery, Baby Classes and Mental Health in Hampshire

My name is Jenni, and I am a Perinatal Educator.

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As a mum of two, I can often be found with my hair screwed in a bun, marmite on my trousers (wait… that is marmite, isn’t it?) and I always have a dinosaur or two in my pocket for good measure! With a military husband based in Scotland, and two wild little ones, I think it would be fair to say I face a fair few of my own challenges being a parent but I’m still here and thriving… just.

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I had my first son in 2019 and he turned my world upside down. What had I done? Gone were the festivals and late-night partying; here were poopy bums, sore nipples and late night Cocomelon. 

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I was very lonely and I'd really lost who I was as a person. In a mad bid to regain some semblance of a social life, I signed us up to ALL the classes and the days were flying by. 

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building a community through classes where mum comes first

My favourite classes by far were with 'The Daisy Foundation'; Tinies, Wrigglers and Cruisers. The best bit was that on the surface it looked like a baby class or mother and baby group; but it was so much more. I found friends and a community in the weekly classes, I learned valuable skills and had a safe space to talk about my feelings. A MOTHER and baby group where mum came first.

Happy mother with wrinkled baby.

My experience as a new mum

 

In 2020, seemingly out of nowhere came a global pandemic, we were forced to stay at home. I missed the classes so very much, but the community was still there. WhatsApp messages of support and encouragement, mothers supporting mothers. When the lockdown was lifted, I raced back to The Daisy Foundation classes and it felt like the world was back to normal again.

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A year later, along came my second child, and I was so excited to sign up again. Walking into a familiar space with my precious newborn: a little older, a little wiser this time; with new experiences under my belt (giving birth whilst having covid being one of them – FYI do not recommend 0 stars)

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Becoming a mother for the first time really challenged everything I knew about myself. Being a mother for the second time made me reassess what I wanted from my life. When my Daisy teacher announced she was stepping away from The Daisy Foundation to focus on her own antenatal business I was gutted… no more Daisy?! 

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why did I start Designed to?

I felt so strongly about the benefits of The Daisy Foundation, I was SO passionate when I talked about it to family and friends.

 

Finally, all it took was another ‘Daisy mum’ to say to me out of the blue; ‘you know what you should do though… be the next Daisy teacher! You would be amazing!’ and my heart soared… this was it! The sign I needed to say YES.

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A year later and I was a qualified perinatal educator with The Daisy Foundation, I’d set up my website, social media was going strong AND I had people booked onto my classes… eeeeek!

Then; like a bolt of lightening to the heart; The Daisy Foundation announced they were going to stop trading... I couldn't catch my breath, what was happening!

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Nothing had changed for me, I was still passionate, I was still trained, and I still wanted to bring those classes back to the area, so…

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I pulled up my big girl pants, bought myself a domain name and here we are … This is how ‘Designed To’ was born.

blue eyed baby in pink looking surprised.

Designed To Parent, Designed To Nurture, Designed To Recover

I am focusing all my attention on postnatal. There are some fabulous antenatal teachers in this area already and I know my passion lies with new mamas. I know the format works and I know it can change lives for the better. 

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I am still offering the same amazing classes but I’m adding even more for mama. I am bringing new classes to the area and most excitingly; I can now train further in the things that really make my heart sing. 

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Over the next year, Designed To will be adding more and more to support mamas and new families so….

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Watch this space!

Education/Qualifications

  • The Daisy Foundation – Perinatal Educator 2023

  • Birth Blessing Celebrant Training – Emma Ashworth Birth Rights

  • The Biomechanics of Rebozo for birth webinar – Sophie Messager and Shellie Poulter

  • Birthing Awareness 3 Step Process Training – Mark Harris Midwife

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