Welcome to Shared Beginnings
Supporting you through pregnancy and the early years
Shared Beginnings is based in Northam, North Devon, supporting families locally through antenatal education, baby massage, baby yoga and community meet-ups, whilst also offering flexible online sessions for families across the UK.
From pregnancy through to your little one’s second birthday, I provide evidence-based guidance, nurturing classes and opportunities to connect with other families along the way.
🤰 Prepare for birth through personalised antenatal support
🍼 Bond with your baby through baby massage
🧘 Move, play and grow together through baby yoga
🚶♀️ Find your village through Walk & Wonder meet-ups
The first 1000 days are widely recognised as a pivotal period in a child’s lifelong development. During this time, parents deserve clear information, compassionate support and spaces that feel calm, welcoming and free from judgement.
My aim is to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re preparing for labour, adjusting to life with a newborn, discovering the joy of baby massage, exploring movement through baby yoga, or simply looking for your community, you’ll find thoughtful guidance, evidence-based information and a welcoming space where both you and your little one are supported.
No rigid rules. No pressure to do things a certain way. Just steady support, meaningful connection and space to find your own rhythm as a family.
✨🤰 From bump to toddlerhood, Shared Beginnings is here to walk alongside you through every step of the journey ✨👶
"Session length is great and I like the social time after. Amazing class, loved it, sad to finish. Maxine is amazing and great to talk to" Hannah B.
What I Offer
Baby Massage
Baby yoga brings movement, play, and relaxation together in a joyful way for you and your baby.
Gentle stretches, songs, and sensory play help to support your baby’s development while giving you a chance to move, breathe, and unwind too.
Sessions are calm, nurturing, and filled with laughter, offering a lovely way to bond, build confidence, and connect with other local parents.
Personalised Antenatal Support
Personalised, evidence-based antenatal sessions in your home or via Zoom. A calm, supportive space to explore labour, birth and early parenthood with confidence and clarity.
Prepare in a way that feels informed, steady and right for your family.
Walk & Wonder Meet-Up
A free monthly walk in Northam for pregnant parents and parents/ carers with little ones to enjoy fresh air, gentle movement and community.
Whether you are preparing for birth or navigating early parenthood, this is a relaxed space to connect and feel less alone.
Because even half a conversation and one warm drink can make a difference.
Baby Yoga
A gentle, baby-led space to slow down, connect and nurture your bond. Suitable from around 4 weeks until mobile, with no pressure and all baby behaviours welcome.
Relax, learn and connect with other local parents over hot drinks and biscuits.
Emma J. attended Baby Massage- Loved the length of the class, enjoyed that each week we added a new area. My baby really enjoys low body massage we use this daily now. I would recommend the baby massage course especially for young babies, nice and calm class.
Becky P. I just wanted to thank you so much for the baby yoga sessions. They have been very enjoyable and I have learnt so much. I have become a lot more confident with activities and movements to do with my little one. Looking back to our first session when her was crying and wouldn’t participate, I wasn’t sure whether to come back but I’m so glad I did. We will definitely miss our Wednesday yoga sessions.
Martin B. attended an Antenatal course as a birth partner- I learnt a lot more than I thought I would. The antenatal course was fantastic, very enthusiastically taught, highly recommend for all new parents.
Amelia T. Baby massage was very informal and welcoming. No pressures and a comfortable environment. Maxine made the class relaxing and is very personable.
Parents' Experiences
Venue
Sessions are held at:
Personal Pilates Studio, Unit 5 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Industrial Estate, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3FH
There is accessible parking and suitable facilities for families.
Contact
hello@sharedbeginnings.co.uk
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