A MOTHER is helping women feel more confident and supported through one of life's biggest transitions.
Louise Lynch, from Wirral, launched The Relaxed Mama Club in 2020, offering a blend of counselling, pregnancy yoga, hypnobirthing, workshops and retreats to support women through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Ms Lynch is a yoga teacher, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist and mother of two.
Louise Lynch is a yoga teacher (Image: Maira Sheikh)
Her latest service, Birth Debriefing, addresses what she describes as a growing but under-supported need.
Ms Lynch said: "For many, birth can be a profoundly emotional -- and sometimes traumatic -- experience."
"One in five mothers are diagnosed with postnatal depression, yet countless others struggle quietly with anxiety, nervous system dysregulation or a sense of loss after childbirth."
Her latest service is Birth Debriefing (Image: Maira Sheikh)
"With the NHS under increasing pressure, many new mothers find themselves without the time or space to process what they've been through."
Her sessions offer mothers a safe environment to unpack their birth experiences, make sense of their emotions, and begin the healing process.
Ms Lynch began her yoga journey in 2018 and later adapted her practice to support women on the path to parenthood.
Louise began her yoga journey in 2018 (Image: Maira Sheikh)
She now holds qualifications in pre- and postnatal yoga, children's yoga, fertility yoga, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, hypnobirthing, and post-compulsory education.
Her multidisciplinary approach combines the physical benefits of yoga, the mindset tools of hypnotherapy, and the emotional support of counselling.
Client feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Feedback has been positive (Image: Maira Sheikh)
One mother said: "Just wanted to say a huge thank you from us both for the education, support and encouragement.
"We're both feeling so much calmer, confident and excited for the big day.
"The whole experience was invaluable and couldn't recommend it more."
Another said: "Louise is a fantastic yoga teacher and if you are considering booking in just book because she is fabulous.
"I worked with Louise throughout my pregnancy and she really helped in so many ways, including managing SPD and preparing for my first baby."