Zaazen/Birth

Our customised exercise programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of your changing body, trimester by trimester. Our goal is to keep you fit, active, and healthy throughout your pregnancy, while also preparing your body for a natural and uplifting birth experience. Our classes combine light strength training with yoga and mobility.

Our group classes are intimate, with ample attention given to every participant. These classes are relaxing and restorative, with a strong focus on preparing the body for a natural birth. Every yoga class includes asana practice, pranayama, and guided meditation.

Our personalized nutrition counseling enables expecting mothers to make informed choices for a healthy pregnancy. Expert guidance on optimal nutrient intake supports the baby's development and maternal well-being. We help you navigate pregnancy cravings, food aversions, and digestive changes. By fueling your body with the right foods, you'll feel confident, energized, and prepared for motherhood.

Our experienced and trained physiotherapists are dedicated to helping you manage common pregnancy-related discomforts, including:

• Lower back pain and sciatica.
• Hip and pelvic pain.
• Posture-related issues and muscle imbalances.
• Other aches and pains that may arise during this time.

Our Lamaze childbirth course equips expecting parents with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their birth experience. Through interactive and engaging sessions, you'll learn about pregnancy, labor, birth, breastfeeding, and early parenting. Discover evidence-based techniques for managing pain, navigating medical interventions, and creating a birth plan that’s made for you!

A Doula, or birth coach provides emotional, physical, and informational support to expecting parents throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. As a trusted companion, they help create a calm and empowering birth environment, advocating for your needs and preferences. With expertise and compassion, our Doulas facilitate a positive and transformative birth experience, fostering a deeper connection between partners and with their newborn.

Prenatal massages are a great way to pamper yourself during pregnancy! Regular massages can help alleviate aches and pains, ensuring your body stays comfortable throughout this special time. Our specially designed prenatal massage bed allows you to lie on your belly without any pressure or discomfort to you or your baby – we promise, once you experience it, you’ll be coming back for more!

Perineal massage is a simple yet effective way to prepare your body for a natural birth. Our experienced therapists will guide you through gentle and targeted massage techniques to help:

• Increase perineal flexibility and elasticity.
• Reduce the risk of tearing during labour.
• Promote a smoother, more comfortable birth experience.

Pregnancy can be a transformative and joyful journey. However, it can also present unique challenges that impact physical, emotional, and mental health. Our prenatal counseling services offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for expecting mothers to explore their feelings, concerns, and aspirations.

Sound healing during pregnancy promotes relaxation - reducing stress and anxiety. The soothing vibrations are said to ease physical discomforts, like back pain and swelling. This soothing practice also fosters a deeper connection between mother and baby, by calming the mind and body.

Our personalized postnatal rehabilitation programs are specifically designed to help you restore core strength in your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles—an essential step before embarking on any other exercise routine after giving birth. If you've had a vaginal delivery, you can typically begin this program 4-6 weeks postpartum, and in the case of a C-section, it’s generally advised to wait 8-12 weeks before starting, depending on your individual recovery process.

The postpartum period can be a challenging time for new moms, as hormonal changes in the body often impact mental and emotional well-being. Our postpartum counselors specialize in supporting new mothers as they adjust to life with a newborn and a shifting reality. By offering a safe, understanding space, we provide the support needed to help navigate this transformative period with confidence and care.

Our postpartum nutrition counseling program is designed to help new mothers nourish their bodies during the recovery phase. We offer personalized guidance to meet nutritional needs, boost energy levels, support breastfeeding, and promote overall well-being. Our experts work with you to create sustainable, balanced meal plans tailored to your unique needs. This program empowers you to prioritize your health while caring for your newborn.

During or after pregnancy, the body can experience issues such as diastasis recti or pelvic floor prolapse, which can significantly affect recovery after delivery. Our skilled physiotherapists are trained to identify and address these concerns, ensuring you can return to your daily activities with minimal discomfort or disruption.

Our trained and certified lactation counselors are here to support you with all aspects of breastfeeding after the birth of your baby. This includes guidance on proper latch techniques, finding the breastfeeding position that works best for you, optimizing your milk supply, and understanding your baby's nutritional needs, among other key areas. Consultations can be held at Zaazen or in the comfort of your home, since caring for a newborn can make leaving the house a challenge!

Postnatal massages are a great way to support your recovery after childbirth. These massages are specifically tailored to help new mothers relax, ease tension, improve circulation, and also relieve discomfort caused by the physical changes that occur during pregnancy and delivery.

Our EMS Kegel chair is designed to support pelvic floor health through Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). It provides targeted stimulation to the pelvic floor muscles, helping strengthen and tone them, which is especially beneficial during the postpartum period or even otherwise. The chair can assist in improving pelvic floor function, reducing incontinence, and promoting overall pelvic health. It offer a non-invasive, comfortable treatment option for those looking to enhance their recovery and regain strength after childbirth.

Our prenatal yoga classes are open to all expecting mothers and are tailored for each trimester. We offer both group and individual sessions.

Our 4-session Lamaze course covers labor, birth, medical interventions, breastfeeding, and early parenting—ideal for preparing both partners.

Absolutely. We offer postnatal rehab, lactation support, counseling, nutrition guidance, physiotherapy, and postnatal massages.

A Doula is a birth coach who offers physical, emotional, and informational support throughout your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum journey.