Live: Baby Love

If you’re a new parent in Subiaco, there are some wonderful resources available to help make those early few months less stressful, says (new mother) Brooke Hunter.

We all know pregnancy and motherhood are hard to navigate, but Subiaco businesses are making it easy for new parents in 2022. Think pre- and postnatal workouts, pregnancy massages and even spa treatments for newly born babes.

Subiaco is certainly the place to be when it comes to a new parent finding their feet in a family-friendly community. Divine Mother Offering one-on-one birth hypnosis, mother blessings and breathing sessions, the Divine Mother is a Subiaco-based birth doula, HypnoBirthing® practitioner and placenta encapsulator.

Kara believes becoming a mother is a sacred, magical and a life-changing event. Through her coaching sessions, she supports and informs women from the first time

loveBaby they discover the growth of their little babe, right the way through to the early postnatal period. Understanding the emotional and physical needs of a new parent, Kara is available to help Subiaco women navigate their pregnancy, birth and beyond. Roydhouse Street, Subiaco | 0412 855 992 | divinemother.com.au | @divinemotherperth Embody Subiaco With a team of gentle and experienced massage therapists, Embody has specialised in pregnancy and postnatal massage for more than 18 years. Understanding the physical and emotional changes that occur throughout each trimester, the masseurs work to relieve pregnancy aches, pains and fatigue. Embody’s Mind Body Soul Pregnancy Balance blends remedial pregnancy massage with an intuitive mix of other modalities – including kinesiology, reiki, sound healing and breathwork – to provide guidance and support to help women on their maternal journey. The team can also help new mums regain abdominal strength, reducing stress levels and offers a short respite from the demands of parenthood. 4C Centro Avenue, Subiaco |9380 9994 | embodyhealth.com.au | @embodyhealthperth

Baby Spa Perth Catering for newborn babies up to six months of age, Baby Spa Perth is the place to be for chilled-out cherubs. As Australia’s first spa for babies, the spa offers bubs hydrotherapy and massage sessions.

Babies are treated to a warm hydrotherapy float in a dedicated spa, allowing them to kick to their heart’s content. The small rocking waves help improve their balance, supporting their ability to eventually crawl, walk and swim.

Babes are then offered a lengthy infant massage using organic grape seed oil, leaving them feeling positively relaxed. 68 Coghlan Road, Subiaco | 9382 2490 | babyspaperth.com.au | @babyspaperth

Bodyworks Subiaco Bodyworks offers some great packages pre and post-pregnancy, including pilates and physiotherapy.

Physical therapy during and after pregnancy strengthens the pelvis and spine and helps give your body the best support during pregnancy.

New mums are also taught specific and targeted exercises to return to full function post pregnancy, working on pelvic floor, abdominal and glute control. 179 York Street, Subiaco | 9381 5565 | bodyworkssubiaco.com | @bodyworkssubiaco

Subiaco Women’s Health Subiaco Women’s Health provides a whole circle of support for local women during pregnancy, postnatal and beyond, including physiotherapy, antenatal and post-natal exercise and massage.

There’s physio treatment for pregnancy-related conditions, postnatal assessments and breastfeeding issues. On top of this, the centre offers pre and post-natal massage, antenatal hydrotherapy, all age women’s water fitness classes, one-on-one rehabilitation and independent rehabilitation.

Baby Swim Subiaco Women’s Health’s Hydrotherapy Centre is also home to the Baby Dolphins’Swim Program – providing an opportunity parents and bubs to participate together in a warm, nurturing, aquatic environment.

Starting swimming early has great benefits in terms of motor development, helping to develop lifesaving habits as the child grows older.

St John of God Subiaco Clinic Suite 101, 175 Cambridge Street | 9382 9600 | subiacowomenshealth. com.au | @subiwomenshealth

Baby Rhyme Time Introducing fun ways of sharing nursery rhymes, baby rhyme time is for parents and babies aged between two months and two years. Rhyme time helps build a special bond between bubs and their carers and makes for a great rainy-day activity too!

Baby rhyme time is held at Subiaco Library on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am. During school holidays, sessions are held on Mondays only. Baby Rhyme Time, Subiaco Library | 9237 9222 | subiaco.wa.gov.au | @cityofsubi

CUDDLE TIME Choose your class once your little one arrives and join the Subi community of new mums and dads.