A Howick practice where a former midwife and naturopath teaches antenatal classes and pregnancy yoga, with one-to-one consultations and acupuncture. LifeCycles is at 2 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland. The website describes group classes that include antenatal classes, and Pregnancy and Baby and Me yoga classes. One-on-one consultations on naturopathy and wellness in pregnancy, postpartum and beyond are also offered, and the listing includes acupuncture. The practitioner is a midwife, naturopath, acupuncturist and yoga teacher, with more than 20 years in midwifery, and the website says the work covers adolescence, preconception, pregnancy, early motherhood, menopause and beyond. Booking is quick and online, and clients choose a time that suits them.
Reviewers mention the knowledgeable and passionate instructor most often, along with informative classes and labour preparation. One couple say the antenatal classes made them feel prepared and confident, and that the instructor explained everything clearly. Another says the advice came from honesty and good intention, and that the classes were easy to follow.