Welcome to Birthwise
Are you hoping for a natural child birth? Do you like the idea of doing yoga in pregnancy? We are a group of women who believe that a woman's body is designed to give birth and that yoga is ideal as pregnancy exercise. The more trust we put in the natural process of conception, pregnancy and birth - and parenting, the more positive, empowering and life enriching the whole experience will be. Our hope is to empower you to have confidence in your ability to have a natural birth and be a parent. We therefore offer you childbirth classes, therapies etc to support you on your journey:
Natural Active Birth with Yoga
Weekly ongoing pregnancy classes for you to learn ways to increase your chances of a natural childbirth. We run Natural Active Birth classes in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple, Ottery St. Mary and Crediton. We can now also offer a course of active birth classes in Taunton starting on the 7th of July. We offer regular partners classes and one day workshops for couples. The next workshop in Exeter is on Sunday 20th of July from 10am till 5pm. The next workshop in Newton Abbot will be announced shortly. We can now also offer workshops in Plymouth - next one held on the 7th of June and Taunton - date to be announced.
Pregnancy Yoga with Birth Preparation
Weekly ongoing classes of pregnancy yoga in Exeter. These classes also include active birth preparation for child birth and one-to-one couples workshops are offered regularly.
Weekly classes enjoying the benefit of yoga as well as the company of other mums and babies. Classes available on Mondays 1.30-3pm.
Monthly meetings of mothers and babies from birth to crawling - share the experience of motherhood with women in the same situation as you.
Are you looking for a doula in Devon? We offer to be with you and your partner during birth and/or to help you afterwards.
Pregnancy Massage and Zero Balancing
Body work for well being and to ease the aches and pains of a pregnant body. Supports both parents on their journey into parenthood. Karin offers pregnancy massage in Exeter and Ottery St. Mary.
Birthstories, books to read and a list of local professionals you might find useful for inspiration, advice and support.
We hope you will enjoy looking at this site and choose what is right for you. We look forward to meeting you and working with you to make the most of this very special time in your life. Birth is a major life event - one that you will never forget. It has an impact on how you view yourself as a mother and on your relationship with your new-born child. We wish you the very best.
Karin Walters, Helen Barker, Patricia Whitworth and Josie Mitchell 
