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One day about 4 and a bit years ago my whole view of the world, as it stood, had a monumental shift... for the better (I might add). I was expecting our first bambino. Boy were we excited.So excited were we that my mind started doing cartwheels and all sorts of crazy creations came. The most fun creation of them all was a little dude that we named 'Cheeky Funky'. With a passion for all things active, crazy and a little daring; something we hoped we would share on our future off spring. Daring to be different, Daring to be bold. Please check our baby shop for all of the bold, adventurous tees, sleepsuits and more!The story was pottering away quite nicely until... 'another one day' came along about 2 years ago, whilst carrying bambino numero deux. Having done the token antenatal classes with both pregnancies, the pregnancy yoga and read all the pregnancy books on earth I was quite shocked that antenatal education had become, well how can I say it, a little boring (gasp) and definitely not daring to be different. Childbirth is a normal, natural process (is it not?), and has always been my way of thinking. So with this thought in mind I set out on my quest to bring a little Cheek and a little Funk to all things pregnancy and birth. I am now a fully FEDANT (federation of antenatal teaching) approved birth educator hoorah and I teach the Daisy Birthing™ program. Currently I am about to undertake further training to qualify and teach mum and baby classes postnatally. The Daisy Baby program is genius and I only wished I knew all the stuff when I just had a baby would have been a much smoother journey! Be bold in your pregnancy. Please check our bump shop for weekly active birth classes with me, couples birth preparation workshops, one on one sessions, birth partnering services and the new daisy baby classes'Oh my god Gemma you won't believe this. Our little boy arrived this morning just after 7am weighing 7lb 13oz. You would be so proud of me. No time for any pain relief. Waters broke at half 4! 2.5hrs from start to finish! Absolutely unbelievable! So proud of myself and not an epidural in sight!' Lucy, first time mum to Charlie Finn 'Your classes made this birth a completely natural birth and positive experience so thanks so much' Hilary, second birth after a traumatic first, mum to Isla and Joel'Daisy Birthing had such a massive impact on me - I felt calmer, positive, more confident and as prepared as I could be for whatever labour would bring. I was always relieved when Monday evenings rolled around again. Add onto that the opportunity to meet other mums and a pretty awesome teacher and you cant really go wrong. Its all about women empowering other women and theres not enough of that in the pregnancy world! X' Sally and baby Arabella'I have really been enjoying your classes, and feel so empowered by them. My confidence about the birth has grown so much to the point that I feel I'm actually looking forward to it rather than thinking about it with dread!!' Luci, soon to be a mummy'Gemma's classes and workshop made me and my husband confident and knowledgeable about my body and what to expect during childbirth. We were no longer apprehensive but terribly excited about the whole experience. I cannot rave enough about Daisy Birthing and the amazing breathing techniques. Thanks Gemma.' xx Adriana and baby Caio'I cannot rate Daisy Birthing highly enough! Gemma helped me to enjoy a relaxed and calm pregnancy, giving me the tools to be in control of my labour. I met some great friends whom Baby Jack and I still see regularly and the support from Gemma and my classmates was invaluable during my pregnancy, labour and early motherhood. It was without a doubt one of the most important and beneficial things that I did during my pregnancy and I have recommended Daisy Birthing classes and couples workshops to all of my pregnant friends xx' Tracy and baby Jack'Daisy birthing completely changed my thoughts and made me excited for my labour as I knew I had the power and control within my own body to deal with whatever situation arose. I was very lucky and had an amazing labour. I would do it all again tomorrow. X' Vicky and baby Will'I did classes with Gemma regularly from 22 weeks pregnant as well as taking the couples workshop with my husband. As well as giving me much needed 'me time' I learned so much about my body & what to expect that I didn't know before. Gemma felt like a friend as well as a teacher & her relaxed, down to earth & realistic approach to birthing made me feel really in control of my labour.' Lizzy new mum to LeoVirtual learning still works well a mum who didn't live closer enough to be in classes but got it via email: 'Gemma your breathing techniques really helped me in labour! I remembered everything you put in the email and breathed through with gas and air and a bit of pethidine! Thank you so much :) xx' welcome to the world baby Alfie and well done RachaelThis mum came to just ONE class as she heard about Daisy Birthing too late before her booked induction: 'Labour was great i explained the 'ouuut' breath to my partner who made it happen and it really helped! Along with my sisters acupressure meant no other pain relief required.' imagine what your birth would be like if you did a whole heap of daisy birthing ;)'My midwife is v impressed with the birth & my knowledge. Likewise the team on level 13 at RSCH. Your leaflets I handed over today. Your well respected now well done xxxx will mail you details some day. Working, having 2 kids etc makes busy days. Loving it all' xxxx Debby mummy to Jasmine and Levi.'A big thank you, everything I learnt at Daisy Birthing will stay with me for life. For someone who put off having a child simply because of shear fear of childbirth to giving birth completely naturally without any pain relief is some accomplishment. All thanks to you. Stephen was so proud of me and makes me so proud to hear him tell others about what a fab job I did. I will be recommended DB to friends and will continue to sing your praises.' Marilyn, new mummy to Mylo'Our baby girl, Ruby Mae, was born Monday evening 11.40pm. We're both thrilled! Though it wasn't the home birth we'd planned as I had to be induced, I was able to really use all I had learnt from you and everyone commented on my beautiful breathing!! The skills I've learnt will I'm sure help me in all aspects of life and I thank you for that. Your teaching style is brill and I've really enjoyed sharing my journey with you xxx' new mummy Luci 'Daisy birthing with Gemma was the best ever preparation for my labour. I was excited, geared up and felt very ready when the time came and I felt in total control. I managed a 44 hour labour using Gemma's techniques, with just gas and air which I'm very proud of. I can't recommend the Daisy Birthing experience enough.' Thank you Vicky and baby Georgia 'After having a very traumatic experience with my first child I was convinced there was no other way to child birth: it was going be painful and horrible! So when I got pregant with my second baby I wasn't looking forward to going through it all again. Then one day a dear friend told me about Daisy birthing classes and I decided to give it a go.Gemma's classes were amazing! They made me realize that there was another way. I just had to learn to work with my instincts and not against them. Even though I had to be induced, I only needed to use the breathing techniques learnt in the classes and gas & air. And 3 1/2 hours later I had my beautiful baby girl in my arms. I can't thank Gemma enough.' Dani, mummy to Luca 3 and baby Lia'Just wanted to thank you properly for all your help and advice in preparing for birth. It took me 48 hours to get into established labour, I used the relaxation breathing and managed to stay pretty positive. By the time we were admitted, I was 7cms and she arrived 3 1/2hrs later! Was complimented on my breathing and only needed gas and air. Didn't need any internal examinations once in the labour room and I was really pleased with how it all went - feel very proud! So much of the daisy birthing stuff came back to me and it enabled me to have the kind of birth I wanted. Tayla, new mummy to baby Layla'Wow what an experience, your breathing techniques helped from start to finish, wasn't quite what I had in mind but the whole time kept remembering to focus and that me and my baby could do it together!' new mummy who attended DB weekly classes'Just wanted to say thank you for a few things, lending me the Stand and Deliver book which is brilliant, I feel very inspired and am now even looking forward to the birth, after all thats when we get to meet our baby! Also thanks for managing to inspire Colin at the workshop, he's really excited about being the birth partner and it really kickstarted him into action with regards preparation.'Lovely email: 'Gemma, I woke up yesterday morning with contractions and labored at home until 11.30. They felt strong and fast and I had to ride to hospital kneeling up! We arrived at midday, had time to fill the birthing pool, got in at 12.25 and had Lola at 12.35. it was my perfect birth and SO different to Izzy. The cord stopped naturally, I fed Lola in the pool and they let us home at 6.30 so we could put Izzy to bed altogether. Thank you for enabling me to have such an amazing experience, the mid-wives commented on my breathing at each stage and I told them it was down to you and Daisy Birthing.Carly x''I don't get tired of telling my friends about the wonderful experience I had and how you and Daisy Birthing were fundamental for it to happen the way it did. :-)' second time mummy Dani'It went really well and I am very fortunate to have had a second positive experience. Quick it was this time too, wWe had to drive up to Haywards Heath as both Brighton and Worthing were full! But that ended up being a good thing as the hospital there was very nice and calm. So from feeling the first contraction at 2.30 am Morris was born at 6am! At 5am they told me I was only 3 cm and that I should go wander around to pass the time... I didnt go which was lucky! A big thanks to you as I remembered to breath well and also managed to say standing which made pushing sooo much easier.' Petra and baby MorrisThis is job satisfaction when you get texts like this: 'Don't know if I've ever properly expressed my gratitude for your help and support during my pregnancy and while I was in hospital... The text you sent me while I was there was a lifeline and really enabled me to have the birth I wanted - thank you!! You are a very gifted teacher...'You really are a wonderful teacher and person and you should feel very proud of the advice and support you provide women with including myself to allow them to have a positive birthing experience. Keep up the good work! : ) x x x Becky new mummy to Oakley'Hey Gemma. Just to let you know that I gave birth to a beautiful little girl amelie Freya at 6:53am this morning weighing a healthy 7lb 3 1/2 oz. I managed to hold off going to the hospital until 2am and was 7cm dilated on arrival due to all the db movements I was doing. She was born in the birthing pool in superman style as she came out with her head and hand at the same time and miraculously I didn't tear so very chuffed. Exhausted but it was well worth it and I was commended on my breathing techniques. Thanks so much for all your support xx' Gemma (thurs class)How dads find the workshop is really important... just as important as being a birth partner! 'Darran thought the workshop was a really enjoyable day and liked the relaxed approach to it (which was really important to him). He felt it gave him a good knowledge in how he could help me on the day and so given him more confidence as birth partner. Just to add I do feel it helped no end, he put into practice what was needed on the day and was a brilliant support!!''We've got a little baby boy since 9 this morning. Very late boy! We haven't got a name yet, but he is gorgeous and we are very happy :) I had to be induced and the first part of labour was quite difficult, but the last part was short and good - breathing helped me a lot and all midwifes said I had a very good breathing technique! Thank you! X' another Ruth this weekend to have a baby! (mon class)'thank you my darling. It was all worth it and the daisy birthing breathing really helped, midwifes were super impressed with the pain management and breathing through it so thankyou. X x x x x'Well done Ruth (mon class) 'Hi Gemma, we had a little boy on the 2nd weighing 7lbs 6oz, long labour, and one hell of a journey- amazing! Will tell you all about it at the next meet up. We did incredible pushing all the staff were very impressed- thanks to your classes!! Xx'Thank you so much Gemma, what I learnt from you was truly helpful and the breathing techniques help no end. You are a true inspiration, a great teacher and the most amazing friend Katy and baby Noah'Hey Gemma. Happily our little girl Erin was born last night at 11.05. Very fast labour - 3 hours end to end, and not exactly as planned - placenta would not deliver but I'd still say a very positive happy experience. Thanks for all your guidance. X' Nicki (mon class)'The daisy breathing got me through but was quite intense due to being induced then monitored throughout. But i did it! Lots of love and thank u for all of your love and support, throughout everything. It means a lot xxx' new mummy breathing all the way to her ickle baby :)'Hiya. Just to let you know I had baby Reuben at home on tues morning. No pain relief but daisy breathing, despite shoulder dystocia and 9lb10 bubba! Have been in hospital since to check Reu but he has recovered marvellously and should be 100% fine! So grateful for your classes, really couldn't have done it without them. Lots of love, looking fwd to next meet up and maybe some baby classes. Thanks so much Gemma' second time mummy Jo, milo and new baby ReubenA lovely note from a new mummy this morning: 'Just wanted to say thank you for all those classes. It really paid off all those breathing techniques during my contractions. One thing that weirdly really worked for me was visualising that surfer and riding the wave every time I had a contraction.'Well done to Laura (thurs class) for arrival of baby boy last thurs, 'He is finally here :D arrived today at 3.30pm after 26 hours. We got a gorgeous boy, weighing 9.12!! It all went really well, and was going to have a water birth, however I had to be induced when I was 9 and half cm dilated as a piece of cervix wouldn't move. It all went smoothly, brighton did a really good job and very supportive and the breathing helped a lot. Breast feeding is going fantastic so far as well. Ill pop along to a next group or meeting, when iv got myself sorted :) xxx''I did it! After 17 hours and a trip to the hospital as I was bleeding I had him at home in the pool. Was a wonderful birth with wonderful midwives and support team. He was back to back and I had my waters broken as I wasn't dilating for hours but that soon kicked things off! Gas was good and I was soon pushing him out with the low deep voice we did in class. Also the heel to toe walk was good. Thanks again for classes, I will be recommending mums to be to do them, it all does help on the day. Baby Dylan hanks, 8.2lbs' Zoe (thurs class)'Hi Gemma! Just to let you know that Rudy Oliver Keston arrived on Thursday weighing 9.7!!! I was induced in the end so no home birth for me but I used a lot of the breathing techniques throughout-even got complimented on them by the midwife!! Xx' Ronnie (thurs class)'Hi Gemma just to let u know our little girl Violet was born yesterday weighing 8.10. Only two hours in hospital before she popped out, all done with just breathing/gas and air and many loud animal noises!! A pretty intense but amazing experience- the midwives were impressed with how well it went so much so that we were discharged after 4 hours and we all got to spend our first night at home! I really believe your classes helped with the smoothness and progression of it all! See u at a meet up-many thanks, Love Jayne' (monday class)'Hi Gemma, Louie was born on Saturday!! I had a wonderful birth and really used all breathing techniques and lots of your recommended position!! Will let all pregnant ladies to know how great you are!! Thanks xx.' Vera (mon class) second time mummy'Wont be at daisy birthing tonight. Isaac arrive 10 30 this morning. Slight complications 9.5lb but all well. Thanks for all your help and wonderful classes. Daisy was invaluable. Thank you so much. Cant recommend you enough. X' Lisa (mon class)'A big thank you, everything I learnt at Daisy Birthing will stay with me for life. For someone who put off having a child simply because of shear fear of childbirth to giving birth completely naturally without any pain relief is some accomplishment. All thanks to you. Stephen was so proud of me and makes me so proud to hear him tell others about what a fab job I did. I will be recommended DB to friends and will continue to sing your praises.' Marilyn, new mummy to Mylo'Our baby girl, Ruby Mae, was born Monday evening 11.40pm. We're both thrilled! Tho it wasn't the home birth we'd planned as I had to be induced, I was able to really use all i'd learnt from u and everyone commented on my beautiful breathing!! The skills I've learnt will I'm sure help me in all aspects of life and I thank u for that. Ur teaching style is brill and I've really enjoyed sharing my journey with u xxx' new mummy Luci (thurs class)

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Daisy Birthing - Working the body for balance in pregnancy and birth, building muscle memory for instinctive birthing, relaxation for fear relelase and positive empowing pregnancy, birth and beyond. Breathing techniques to aid pregnancy, labour and more!

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Daisy Birthing - Working the body for balance in pregnancy and birth, building muscle memory for instinctive birthing, relaxation for fear relelase and positive empowing pregnancy, birth and beyond. Breathing techniques to aid pregnancy, labour and more!

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If you want to find a programme which is designed to benefit you and your baby, will help calm them and you, and provides informative 'mother to mother' hints and tips to help you make the most of the first 6 months with your baby, this is the right baby class for you! If you want to learn soothing routines and soft stretch for you and your baby to enjoy, this is the baby class to choose! If you are struggling with Colic, Reflux, periods of inconsolable crying, problems getting baby to sleep alone or on their back .... like so many mums, this is the baby class to choose! If your baby is between the age of 6 weeks and 6 months and you want to find ways of spending quality time together, learning baby yoga , positive touch, meeting other mums and sharing knowledge with experienced teachers, this is the baby class to choose! Term dates 2012: Weds 11th Jan 2012 (6 week term, 1 week break middle) Weds 29th Feb 2012 (5 week term) 2 week EASTER holidays Weds 18th April 2012 (6 week term) Weds 30th May - Bump Bonding Session 1 week HALF TERM holidays Weds 13th June 2012 (6 week term) 3 week Summer Holiday break Weds 15th August 2012 (6 week term) Weds 19th Sept 2012 (6 week term) 1 week HALF TERM Holiday Weds 7th Nov 2012 (6 week term) 10 am - 11am *6 week term* The Studio: Back 2 Balance, 35 Goldstone Villas, Hove owned and operated under license issued by Lazy Daisy Ltd http://www.thelazydaisychain.co.uk

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Daisy Birthing - Working the body for balance in pregnancy and birth, building muscle memory for instinctive birthing, relaxation for fear relelase and positive empowing pregnancy, birth and beyond. Breathing techniques to aid pregnancy, labour and more!

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Couples Birth Preparation Workshop

Daisy Birthing® for couples run by Gemma Clifford is so much more than just another couples antenatal education workshop. We have taken into account what mums2be require in order to put their techniques into a virtual birth order and what dads2be require in order to make the education enjoyable!

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Fear Release Session - An enhanced Relaxation Session. Taking you on a relaxing journey to let go of tension, fear and anxiety within your pregnancy, birth or arrival of baby. Allowing you to be free and ready for the path that lies ahead.

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Sometimes we need that extra little comfort and attention whilst at such a monumental and yet vulnerable time of giving birth. Women in my class say how better they feel, more empowered and positive after a class and how amazing it would that be to have that feeling whilst you were labouring.

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'Oh my god Gemma you won't believe this. Our little boy arrived this morning just after 7am weighing 7lb 13oz. You would be so proud of me. No time for any pain relief. Waters broke at half 4! 2.5hrs from start to finish! Absolutely unbelievable! So proud of myself and not an epidural in sight!' Lucy, first time mum to Charlie Finn 'Your classes made this birth a completely natural birth and positive experience so thanks so much' Hilary, second birth after a traumatic first, mum to Isla and Joel'Daisy Birthing had such a massive impact on me - I felt calmer, positive, more confident and as prepared as I could be for whatever labour would bring. I was always relieved when Monday evenings rolled around again. Add onto that the opportunity to meet other mums and a pretty awesome teacher and you cant really go wrong. Its all about women empowering other women and theres not enough of that in the pregnancy world! X' Sally and baby Arabella'I have really been enjoying your classes, and feel so empowered by them. My confidence about the birth has grown so much to the point that I feel I'm actually looking forward to it rather than thinking about it with dread!!' Luci, soon to be a mummy'Gemma's classes and workshop made me and my husband confident and knowledgeable about my body and what to expect during childbirth. We were no longer apprehensive but terribly excited about the whole experience. I cannot rave enough about Daisy Birthing and the amazing breathing techniques. Thanks Gemma.' xx Adriana and baby Caio'I cannot rate Daisy Birthing highly enough! Gemma helped me to enjoy a relaxed and calm pregnancy, giving me the tools to be in control of my labour. I met some great friends whom Baby Jack and I still see regularly and the support from Gemma and my classmates was invaluable during my pregnancy, labour and early motherhood. It was without a doubt one of the most important and beneficial things that I did during my pregnancy and I have recommended Daisy Birthing classes and couples workshops to all of my pregnant friends xx' Tracy and baby Jack'Daisy birthing completely changed my thoughts and made me excited for my labour as I knew I had the power and control within my own body to deal with whatever situation arose. I was very lucky and had an amazing labour. I would do it all again tomorrow. X' Vicky and baby Will'I did classes with Gemma regularly from 22 weeks pregnant as well as taking the couples workshop with my husband. As well as giving me much needed 'me time' I learned so much about my body & what to expect that I didn't know before. Gemma felt like a friend as well as a teacher & her relaxed, down to earth & realistic approach to birthing made me feel really in control of my labour.' Lizzy new mum to LeoVirtual learning still works well a mum who didn't live closer enough to be in classes but got it via email: 'Gemma your breathing techniques really helped me in labour! I remembered everything you put in the email and breathed through with gas and air and a bit of pethidine! Thank you so much :) xx' welcome to the world baby Alfie and well done RachaelThis mum came to just ONE class as she heard about Daisy Birthing too late before her booked induction: 'Labour was great i explained the 'ouuut' breath to my partner who made it happen and it really helped! Along with my sisters acupressure meant no other pain relief required.' imagine what your birth would be like if you did a whole heap of daisy birthing ;)'My midwife is v impressed with the birth & my knowledge. Likewise the team on level 13 at RSCH. Your leaflets I handed over today. Your well respected now well done xxxx will mail you details some day. Working, having 2 kids etc makes busy days. Loving it all' xxxx Debby mummy to Jasmine and Levi.'A big thank you, everything I learnt at Daisy Birthing will stay with me for life. For someone who put off having a child simply because of shear fear of childbirth to giving birth completely naturally without any pain relief is some accomplishment. All thanks to you. Stephen was so proud of me and makes me so proud to hear him tell others about what a fab job I did. I will be recommended DB to friends and will continue to sing your praises.' Marilyn, new mummy to Mylo'Our baby girl, Ruby Mae, was born Monday evening 11.40pm. We're both thrilled! Though it wasn't the home birth we'd planned as I had to be induced, I was able to really use all I had learnt from you and everyone commented on my beautiful breathing!! The skills I've learnt will I'm sure help me in all aspects of life and I thank you for that. Your teaching style is brill and I've really enjoyed sharing my journey with you xxx' new mummy Luci 'Daisy birthing with Gemma was the best ever preparation for my labour. I was excited, geared up and felt very ready when the time came and I felt in total control. I managed a 44 hour labour using Gemma's techniques, with just gas and air which I'm very proud of. I can't recommend the Daisy Birthing experience enough.' Thank you Vicky and baby Georgia 'After having a very traumatic experience with my first child I was convinced there was no other way to child birth: it was going be painful and horrible! So when I got pregant with my second baby I wasn't looking forward to going through it all again. Then one day a dear friend told me about Daisy birthing classes and I decided to give it a go.Gemma's classes were amazing! They made me realize that there was another way. I just had to learn to work with my instincts and not against them. Even though I had to be induced, I only needed to use the breathing techniques learnt in the classes and gas & air. And 3 1/2 hours later I had my beautiful baby girl in my arms. I can't thank Gemma enough.' Dani, mummy to Luca 3 and baby Lia'Just wanted to thank you properly for all your help and advice in preparing for birth. It took me 48 hours to get into established labour, I used the relaxation breathing and managed to stay pretty positive. By the time we were admitted, I was 7cms and she arrived 3 1/2hrs later! Was complimented on my breathing and only needed gas and air. Didn't need any internal examinations once in the labour room and I was really pleased with how it all went - feel very proud! So much of the daisy birthing stuff came back to me and it enabled me to have the kind of birth I wanted. Tayla, new mummy to baby Layla'Wow what an experience, your breathing techniques helped from start to finish, wasn't quite what I had in mind but the whole time kept remembering to focus and that me and my baby could do it together!' new mummy who attended DB weekly classes'Just wanted to say thank you for a few things, lending me the Stand and Deliver book which is brilliant, I feel very inspired and am now even looking forward to the birth, after all thats when we get to meet our baby! Also thanks for managing to inspire Colin at the workshop, he's really excited about being the birth partner and it really kickstarted him into action with regards preparation.'Lovely email: 'Gemma, I woke up yesterday morning with contractions and labored at home until 11.30. They felt strong and fast and I had to ride to hospital kneeling up! We arrived at midday, had time to fill the birthing pool, got in at 12.25 and had Lola at 12.35. it was my perfect birth and SO different to Izzy. The cord stopped naturally, I fed Lola in the pool and they let us home at 6.30 so we could put Izzy to bed altogether. Thank you for enabling me to have such an amazing experience, the mid-wives commented on my breathing at each stage and I told them it was down to you and Daisy Birthing.Carly x''I don't get tired of telling my friends about the wonderful experience I had and how you and Daisy Birthing were fundamental for it to happen the way it did. :-)' second time mummy Dani'It went really well and I am very fortunate to have had a second positive experience. Quick it was this time too, wWe had to drive up to Haywards Heath as both Brighton and Worthing were full! But that ended up being a good thing as the hospital there was very nice and calm. So from feeling the first contraction at 2.30 am Morris was born at 6am! At 5am they told me I was only 3 cm and that I should go wander around to pass the time... I didnt go which was lucky! A big thanks to you as I remembered to breath well and also managed to say standing which made pushing sooo much easier.' Petra and baby MorrisThis is job satisfaction when you get texts like this: 'Don't know if I've ever properly expressed my gratitude for your help and support during my pregnancy and while I was in hospital... The text you sent me while I was there was a lifeline and really enabled me to have the birth I wanted - thank you!! You are a very gifted teacher...'You really are a wonderful teacher and person and you should feel very proud of the advice and support you provide women with including myself to allow them to have a positive birthing experience. Keep up the good work! : ) x x x Becky new mummy to Oakley'Hey Gemma. Just to let you know that I gave birth to a beautiful little girl amelie Freya at 6:53am this morning weighing a healthy 7lb 3 1/2 oz. I managed to hold off going to the hospital until 2am and was 7cm dilated on arrival due to all the db movements I was doing. She was born in the birthing pool in superman style as she came out with her head and hand at the same time and miraculously I didn't tear so very chuffed. Exhausted but it was well worth it and I was commended on my breathing techniques. Thanks so much for all your support xx' Gemma (thurs class)How dads find the workshop is really important... just as important as being a birth partner! 'Darran thought the workshop was a really enjoyable day and liked the relaxed approach to it (which was really important to him). He felt it gave him a good knowledge in how he could help me on the day and so given him more confidence as birth partner. Just to add I do feel it helped no end, he put into practice what was needed on the day and was a brilliant support!!''We've got a little baby boy since 9 this morning. Very late boy! We haven't got a name yet, but he is gorgeous and we are very happy :) I had to be induced and the first part of labour was quite difficult, but the last part was short and good - breathing helped me a lot and all midwifes said I had a very good breathing technique! Thank you! X' another Ruth this weekend to have a baby! (mon class)'thank you my darling. It was all worth it and the daisy birthing breathing really helped, midwifes were super impressed with the pain management and breathing through it so thankyou. X x x x x'Well done Ruth (mon class) 'Hi Gemma, we had a little boy on the 2nd weighing 7lbs 6oz, long labour, and one hell of a journey- amazing! Will tell you all about it at the next meet up. We did incredible pushing all the staff were very impressed- thanks to your classes!! Xx'Thank you so much Gemma, what I learnt from you was truly helpful and the breathing techniques help no end. You are a true inspiration, a great teacher and the most amazing friend Katy and baby Noah'Hey Gemma. Happily our little girl Erin was born last night at 11.05. Very fast labour - 3 hours end to end, and not exactly as planned - placenta would not deliver but I'd still say a very positive happy experience. Thanks for all your guidance. X' Nicki (mon class)'The daisy breathing got me through but was quite intense due to being induced then monitored throughout. But i did it! Lots of love and thank u for all of your love and support, throughout everything. It means a lot xxx' new mummy breathing all the way to her ickle baby :)'Hiya. Just to let you know I had baby Reuben at home on tues morning. No pain relief but daisy breathing, despite shoulder dystocia and 9lb10 bubba! Have been in hospital since to check Reu but he has recovered marvellously and should be 100% fine! So grateful for your classes, really couldn't have done it without them. Lots of love, looking fwd to next meet up and maybe some baby classes. Thanks so much Gemma' second time mummy Jo, milo and new baby ReubenA lovely note from a new mummy this morning: 'Just wanted to say thank you for all those classes. It really paid off all those breathing techniques during my contractions. One thing that weirdly really worked for me was visualising that surfer and riding the wave every time I had a contraction.'Well done to Laura (thurs class) for arrival of baby boy last thurs, 'He is finally here :D arrived today at 3.30pm after 26 hours. We got a gorgeous boy, weighing 9.12!! It all went really well, and was going to have a water birth, however I had to be induced when I was 9 and half cm dilated as a piece of cervix wouldn't move. It all went smoothly, brighton did a really good job and very supportive and the breathing helped a lot. Breast feeding is going fantastic so far as well. Ill pop along to a next group or meeting, when iv got myself sorted :) xxx''I did it! After 17 hours and a trip to the hospital as I was bleeding I had him at home in the pool. Was a wonderful birth with wonderful midwives and support team. He was back to back and I had my waters broken as I wasn't dilating for hours but that soon kicked things off! Gas was good and I was soon pushing him out with the low deep voice we did in class. Also the heel to toe walk was good. Thanks again for classes, I will be recommending mums to be to do them, it all does help on the day. Baby Dylan hanks, 8.2lbs' Zoe (thurs class)'Hi Gemma! Just to let you know that Rudy Oliver Keston arrived on Thursday weighing 9.7!!! I was induced in the end so no home birth for me but I used a lot of the breathing techniques throughout-even got complimented on them by the midwife!! Xx' Ronnie (thurs class)'Hi Gemma just to let u know our little girl Violet was born yesterday weighing 8.10. Only two hours in hospital before she popped out, all done with just breathing/gas and air and many loud animal noises!! A pretty intense but amazing experience- the midwives were impressed with how well it went so much so that we were discharged after 4 hours and we all got to spend our first night at home! I really believe your classes helped with the smoothness and progression of it all! See u at a meet up-many thanks, Love Jayne' (monday class)'Hi Gemma, Louie was born on Saturday!! I had a wonderful birth and really used all breathing techniques and lots of your recommended position!! Will let all pregnant ladies to know how great you are!! Thanks xx.' Vera (mon class) second time mummy'Wont be at daisy birthing tonight. Isaac arrive 10 30 this morning. Slight complications 9.5lb but all well. Thanks for all your help and wonderful classes. Daisy was invaluable. Thank you so much. Cant recommend you enough. X' Lisa (mon class)'A big thank you, everything I learnt at Daisy Birthing will stay with me for life. For someone who put off having a child simply because of shear fear of childbirth to giving birth completely naturally without any pain relief is some accomplishment. All thanks to you. Stephen was so proud of me and makes me so proud to hear him tell others about what a fab job I did. I will be recommended DB to friends and will continue to sing your praises.' Marilyn, new mummy to Mylo'Our baby girl, Ruby Mae, was born Monday evening 11.40pm. We're both thrilled! Tho it wasn't the home birth we'd planned as I had to be induced, I was able to really use all i'd learnt from u and everyone commented on my beautiful breathing!! The skills I've learnt will I'm sure help me in all aspects of life and I thank u for that. Ur teaching style is brill and I've really enjoyed sharing my journey with u xxx' new mummy Luci (thurs class)
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Cheeky Funky World

So we had a bit of a laugh 'one day', rallied up some rather cute and funky babies and dressed them in a load of Cheeky Funky clothes. This was the result with a bit of us behind the scenes lot thrown in too!

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PARTY PARTY PARTY

Fancy being a Cheeky Funky 'clothes' Party Rep? Make a little bit of cash for you, supply your friends and their babes with cool funky clothes. Win Win Party Party.

Give us a call for more info 01273 780713 or email gemma_cheekyfunky.com

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Requirements

BABY - Let us know what colour and size you would like to receive your order and we will get it wrapped up and popped in the second class post FREE within 48 hours of ordering. If you would like it to go to a different delivery address then let us know here.

BUMPS - Class and workshop bookings will all recieve a client information sheet and full ts and cs via email within 2 working days, full details of what to wear and bring and any medical conditions.

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Cheeky Funky Towers

18 Fairlie Gardens,

Brighton BN1 6PY

Email: gemma_cheekyfunky.com

Phone: 01273 780713 or 0788 4071571

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Cheeky Funky Active Birth Classes

aka Daisy Birthing Brighton & Hove

The Studio

Back 2 Balance

35 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RT

email: gemma_lazydaisybirthing.co.uk

Phone: 01273 780713 or 0788 4071571