We are a family run business based in Peterborough open seven days a week, 50 weeks of the year. Our purpose-built swimming pool and Centre offers an extensive range of classes and courses including baby swimming, aquanatal yoga, baby massage, childbirth preparation, pregnancy & postnatal yoga, postnatal massage and much more. Selina’s café is a wonderful space for families to meet and enjoy time together. With fresh home cooked food and delicious cake made on site in our bakery, it’s the perfect compliment to classes at Calmababy.

Normal Delivery
What is Normal Delivery ? A normal delivery or vaginal delivery is the delivery of the baby through vagina. There are some other assisted deliveries. This includes vacuum delivery, forceps delivery or caesarean delivery (C-section). A normal delivery or Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) is the vaginal delivery without the use of forceps or vacuum. If normal vaginal delivery is not possible, physicians may use the help of tools . Vacuum delivery and Forceps delivery are vaginal delivery using tools. In vacuum delivery, physician use a plastic cups for suction on the baby’s head. In forceps delivery forceps are used around the baby’s head and helps to guide the baby through the birth canal. If these are not possible, a surgical procedure, cesarean delivery is recommended. Does it pain during normal delivery? Normal delivery is painful, however, it is bearable. All women will not necessarily experience the same amount of pain. Many different factors like size and position of the baby, health condition of the mom etc. can contribute to the pain. If you are unable to bear the pain, you can even ask your doctor to give you epidural injection which makes your lower body numb and helps lower […]

Nursery Decorating Ideas for your Newborn
Getting baby home is one of the most lovely experiences you can ever imagine. It starts with selecting your special outfit, make sure it is comfortable and baby feed friendly. Next, figure out baby outfit. Needless to say, consider the weather first. You don’t want to under or over dress your cutie pie. Now we focus on the baby room or nursery or magic kingdom or whatever you call it. Here are some simple tips to help you plan and decorate the special room in a special way: 1- Select a theme for the room: Believe me this is where you start and once this battle is won, the impending war is a piece of cake. Discuss a theme with your partner or throw a dice. Once you decide, get cracking. Don’t worry too much wondering if your baby will like it or not and don’t go overboard too, this is a temporary theme and the baby won’t complain for a few years. Once they grow up, they will tell you what they want in their room. For now, go with you gut and focus on adding pastels which your baby may find comforting. 2- Use washable wall paper or […]

Quick Tips for Healthy Pregnancy
Most of the pregnant women worry about weight gain during their pregnancies. It is important that you start your pregnancy at a right BMI. It is normally found that most of the women are already overweight when they plan their pregnancy. Healthy weight keeps both the mother as well as they baby healthy too. Here are few quick tips to ensure that you are on right track with your pregnancy: Try to lose weight if you are high on BMI before planning pregnancy. You don’t need to eat for two people while pregnant. Don’t follow any diet plan to reduce weight when pregnant as it can harm your baby growth. Include more of healthy options in your diet like fruits, vegetables, dairy etc. Avoid unwanted fats / ice creams / sweets cravings as this will not only increase your weight but also lead to dental issues. Eat fresh fruits than fruit juices as they also increase your weight due to increase in sugar levels. Eat small meals if you feel too much of acidity or bloated after eating. Try to be active during your pregnancy until advised otherwise by a doctor. Take small walks during the mornings or evenings. Water […]