Advice for new mums in Doncaster who have given birth during the pandemic

For many new parents who are at home with their newborns figuring out how to care for their child without the usual resources can be frustrating.

Baby Bunnies, a Doncaster business centred around baby massage and yoga has set up online classes to guide them through the pandemic.

Owner Nichola Caughey, said: “I’m running classes for new parents who don’t currently have access to their family members or traditional services for support.

“I’m doing one to one Zoom classes to be able to speak to these families and find out what their concerns are - a problem shared is a problem halved.”

Despite the current climate, Nichola says that new parents should relish this time with their newborns.

“Don’t take this time for granted,” she continued.

“I can’t imagine being a new mum without support from friends and professionals.

“I would normally be able to give mums a hug to reassure them that they’re doing a great job but now I’m relaying that message online instead.”

Baby Bunnies usually runs in-person classes across Doncaster with a focus on massage, yoga and exercise.

Nichola said: “I went from working five and a half days a week to nothing at all but then I was encouraged to set up online classes and it lifts me up.

“I’m balancing doing the online classes with teaching my own children at home.”

Nichola is also running a class for new dads on a Sunday afternoon which she says has had a lot of interest.

There is also an exercise class for mums which is aimed towards getting them to focus on their mental health.

Nichola works with children as young as newborns up until age seven.

Currently, Nichola is offering a one to one session then five additional sessions for £30.

You can find out more information here.

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