meet pooja

5 things you need to know about me

I don't do basic- I am a perfectionist!
I have experienced gender disappointment
I have experienced a pregnancy loss
I am an only child
I love Bollywood & Disney!

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mistry's

This is my crazy bunch; and I wouldn't have it any other way.

My husband, Hemant, is my backbone. Without his love and support I wouldn't have had the birth experiences I've had. He is also my designer, sounding pillow and biggest supporter.

My eldest, Shyam, is the reason I found Hypnobirthing and became a Hypnobirthing Teacher. He opened my eyes to a world I'm so thankful for and heled me find

Mystri Mumma!

My youngest, Veer, gave me the confidence to be able to support as many couples out there achieve their positive births and have a positive parenting journey.

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my story...

experience shapes everything

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I am an only child and come from a family where I witnessed the mental load of fertility issues, miscarriages and stillbirths.

I come from a culture who puts medical professionals on a pedestal and would not think of challenging them (even if we felt they were wrong).

Medicalised horror birth stories is what I was exposed to and it wasn't until I found hypnobirthing that I was able to change my mindset and go on to help others to learn how to be in control of their births and achieve a positive, calm birth.

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I always knew I wanted to be a Mumma!

I had so much love to give and knew that I was made to mother. What I didn't expect was everything else that came with it:

Fear

Loneliness

Guilt

The morning sickness, the anxiety and the lack of community felt really isolating. Lots of judgements and unsolicited advise but no compassion or love. I didn't wish this on anyone, so, I build my own Mystri Community. A safe space for everyone.

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I have over 14 years experience as a Early Years professional, 10 of which have been Perinatal Mental Health specific.

My knowledge and experience highlighted the lack of support for couples in birth education and postnatal care, COVID19 making this even more sparse. I noticed how having a baby can impact one physically, emotionally and mentally.

I am 100% invested in you when you attend my classes. I hold, support and nurture you until you feel ready and confident to carry on in your journey.

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my why

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YOU, to put it simply.

Mystri Mumma was born because I saw other women like you, like me.

The world we live in is so fast paced, with so many expectations (from ourselves, to family and even social media!) The internal battle is constant and real. Having lived experience of anxiety and depression, I knew I wanted to help other women in their journey from pregnancy to parenthood with love and compassion.

I want you to be nurtured and supported in this vulnerable time. I want you to have your community and safe space whilst you learn about this new you and your new life.

I want a community of confident and nurtured Mumma's- after all, you are the foundation of your family!

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more about pooja

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1. I don't do basic- I am a perfectionist!

If you have ever been to my classes, you will know I don't do basic. I just have no idea how to do it? Maybe it comes from being a part of a large extended family where we always went the extra step? Maybe it's from being an over- achiever at school?

I don't know and quite frankly, I don't care. Because going the extra mile for you makes you happy and smile. That's it. That's my aim and if that happens then fab! I know I am doing my job.

If you haven't yet come to my classes- get ready for a treat!