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Aqua Natal Classes
Aqua natal classes for pregnant women run every week at Reflections Gym in The International Hotel Ashford. The classes are by Virginia. As well as the Aqua natal exercise, Virginia and Kay will be offering healthy eating advice for pregnancy and midwifery consultations following each class.

Sesions are £3 each and run from 11am to 12pm - every wednesday. For more information and to book a place call Virginia on 07747723560





New 'Howes Birth Mirror'
Virginia has helped many women in their own home give birth in various positions, locations and light. She has found a mirror very useful in enabling her to monitor the baby as it begins its descent into life. However plastic encased mirrors often split due to being cleaned at high temperatures, stainless steel encased ones were too big, compact type ones too small and all were breakable.

Virginia has nowdesigned the unique 'Howes Birth Mirror'. For more information click here


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You are the most professional and knowledgeable healthcare provider I have ever come across. your strong commitment to empowering women and giving them genuine choices during pregnancy & birth (which can be sadly lacking in today's NHS) is a refreshing change.
 



I always felt in control and I feel that I owe this to my midwife who instilled this confidence in me and who also had confidence in herself and that of natural childbirth
 

As soon as we met Virginia Howes she fitted right in...  read more >
 


I have extremely positive thoughts and feelings about the birth and am very grateful I had some fantastic support...  read more >