Yoga & Doula support
for women, pregnancy, birth
and babies

Birth & Postpartum Doula
Specialist women’s yoga, pregnancy yoga, postnatal yoga, baby massage & baby yoga
in Richmond, Kew and South West London

Hello, I’m so glad you’ve found your way here.

I’m Amelie Cresswell and I offer specialist yoga for pregnancy, mum and baby yoga, somatic restorative yoga for women’s health, birth preparation and doula support in Richmond, Kew, South West London and online, through group classes, one-to-one support, online courses and workshops.

As a (lucky) mum of two, and 10 years’ experience in this field, I know how pregnancy, birth, postpartum; the journey to get there, and what happens beyond, are huge times of transformation (and sometimes overwhelm) in your life, each with their unique needs and demands, opportunities and challenges.

Times when you deserve the best guidance to support to move your body well, learn to find ease in body and mind, feel better informed and empowered. And ultimately trust your amazing body and self.

So whether you are expecting, trying to conceive, preparing for birth, have just welcomed your new baby or looking to support your wellbeing, I have just the right class and support for you.

Amelie is an incredible teacher, I loved her classes and felt very comfortable with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Amelie and truly believe she offers the best pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes in Richmond. - Sophia

Pregnancy Yoga & Birth Preparation in Richmond, Kew & online

If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant or are further along into your pregnancy…. and looking for a safe, enjoyable way to keep moving as your body changes and grows, relax at the end of the day, connect with your baby and prepare practically for labour & birth, discover expert-led, mindful yoga you can enjoy safely throughout your three trimesters.

Postpartum, Baby Massage & Mum and Baby Yoga
in Richmond, Kew & online

If you have already welcomed your new baby… and looking to support your postnatal recovery, navigate the sleep-deprivation and overwhelm of the early months, support your baby’s development and well-being, and start feeling like yourself again, discover mindful yoga classes for you and baby, leaving you feeling restored, empowered and supported.

Somatic Yoga for Women & Restorative yoga retreats
in Richmond, Kew & online

Whether you are a little further into your postnatal year(s), trying to conceive, or looking for mindful yoga that truly supports your body-mind without strain, discover a compassionate & restorative way to practice yoga to explore your body, nourish & deeply restore, while supporting your digestive, hormonal and pelvic floor health.

Birth & Postpartum doula support in London & Surrey

Helping you feel supported, well informed, prepared and deeply empowered as you navigate this unique, precious and pivotal time that is your pregnancy, birth and first tender weeks & months with your baby.

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On-demand online pregnancy yoga & postnatal recovery yoga

Access supportive movement, breathwork, education and guided rest anywhere and anytime, with unlimited access.
Explore 2 collections of recorded classes and workshops by yourself at your own pace, or complement with the bespoke support of one-to-one sessions.

PREGNANCY YOGA LIBRARY

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🤍 Next Nurture course starting next week in Kew! 🤍 Yes, it IS a baby massage course (on steroids), but it is SO MUCH MORE than that. First of all, it’s a class that also looks after YOU, your body and your needs as a new mum. It’s a
Well, it’s probably high time for me to post about next term’s timetable, as we will restart in only 2 weeks, after a tiny break next week! I just don’t know where time goes! As always, the booking links & full details about al
It feels a little crazy writing this but I’m already taking enquiries for September! If you’re expecting a little one this year and considering - even potentially - having a doula to support you, or if you need some further support to pr
BIRTH SKILLS WORKSHOP COMING BACK NEXT WEEK! Now 3 practical hours, purposefully delivered so you can be in the safety & comfort of your home, to help you UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE what to do (and what to avoid) with your body as labour starts and
~ CLIENT TESTIMONIAL ✨ Finishing the (working) year with this lovely testimonial from my October birth clients😍🙏🏼 It was an absolute joy supporting this amazing couple and witnessing their deep connection, trust and calm determination (and amazi
✨ New year classes timetable ✨ After realising I haven’t posted on the grid for a month and a half (🙈🙈🙈 - things have been very busy on the doula front, on top of all my classes and kids and life!), I guess it’s high time to post the
🤍 Our next Nurture course starts next week! 🤍 You could call it a baby massage course 2.1/on steroids, but it’s so much more than that. This is a class (and space) completely designed around the needs and specificities of these early weeks

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The best positions for labour & birth: 5 top tips

Labour & birth can be a long journey - especially for first-time mums. As contractions work to usher your baby through the tight space of your pelvis, what you do with your body (and what you have done in pregnancy!) can make a great deal of difference between an effective and as comfortable (as can be experience, and a long, exhausting one, which can lead to a cascade of interventions you may not want…

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5 top tips to manage pelvic pain

If you’re pregnant and suffering from pelvic pain, you are not alone. Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) – as it’s officially known – affects 1 in 5 women, according to the Pelvic Partnership. PGP refers to pain felt anywhere round the pelvis (at the front or back, all around or inside the pelvis, or radiating into the vagina and inner thighs), most often felt when walking, bending, climbing stairs or turning over in bed.