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pregnancy FIVE-STAR SPAS FEEL-GOOD Malmaison’s Le Petit Spas are FITNESS an oasis of calm within a bustling city location. The ‘yummy mummy’ package Experts in pre and postnatal (£120) includes exfoliation, a back fitness, Beez Kneez offers massage and an oriental scalp treatment, both group and personal plus your choice of a manicure or pedicure. sessions in London. Classes Serious strolling After all that, you’re bound to be peckish, include modified Pilates with Buggy Fit so it’s a good job lunch is included, too. and body sculpting, aimed Available at Aberdeen, Birmingham, to keep you in shape and Manchester and Newcastle. malmaison.com strengthen the core. beez-kneez.co.uk The Merchant Hotel in Belfast fuses Victorian grandeur and art deco style Buggy Fit has been hailed as ‘the ultimate fitness class for mums’. with sleek modern touches – trust us, it’s impressive. Along with their little ones in pushchairs, groups of mothers meet at After kicking back in the spa with the ‘pregnancy new outdoor locations across the UK for a workout. buggyfit.co.uk life massage’, browse the labels in the hotel’s exclusive fashion boutique or head straight to the gorgeous bar for For expectant mums in Nottingham, Bump to Babe has fitness a mouth-watering (virgin) cocktail. £60 for 55 minutes. classes expertly adapted for pregnancy. Using an easy-to-follow, themerchanthotel.com but highly effective aerobic routine, Claire Mockridge, helps maintain fitness levels, tone muscles and relieve tension.bumptobabe.co.uk Liv Tyler and Sienna Miller have both been spotted at London’s Bliss Spa. Cool surroundings and Personal trainer and mother of two, Alison Merry, founded top-notch therapists make it a pampering Blooming Fit. Harnessing the knowledge she gained in her previous institution for the Chelsea set. For a well- career as a midwife, she offers a range of comprehensive classes deserved treat once baby’s arrived, we across the country, and her website is full of tips. bloomingfit.com like the ‘rookie mom rubdown’ – a full body massage followed by a tummy- A few private classes with top London pre and postnatal Pilates toning treatment. £135 for 75 minutes. instructor, Gillian Greenwood, is the stuff of dreams. With blissworld.co.uk an impressive client list, she promises to noticeably improve your posture, plus teach mums a routine they can practise at home Sequoia, at Hertfordshire’s The within just a few sessions. gilliangreenwood.com grove hotel, is the last word in luxury. Nestled in a stunning country estate, you’ll find ESPA Nice: the pool products, an indoor pool, and at The Grove’s a virtuous juice bar. The Sequoia Spa ‘new beginnings massage’ is spot on for soothing an expectant mum’s aches and pains. But be warned – you may never want to leave. £125 for 80 minutes. thegrove.co.uk

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