Thula Mama!
Sing with your baby in Barnet
Why sing with Thula Mama?
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Soothe your baby
Singing reduces stress hormones, relaxing babies and their mothers. It helps babies feel safe and peaceful, promoting digestion and sleep.
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Deepen your bond
Newborns attach to their caregivers - through sound and touch. Your baby listens to your voice in the womb - delighting in your familiar sounds. Singing is an ideal way to connect, away from the bustle of everyday life.
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Boost your wellbeing
Singing helps improve your breathing which regulates emotions and stress - calming you and your baby. In this time of significant change, learning new songs fosters a sense of achievement, growing your confidence to try new things and flourish.
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Find your community
Feeling lonely or isolated during pregnancy or early motherhood? Meet with mothers in all phases of their journey - make friends and learn together. Be celebrated and uplifted, within a warm, positive community.
What do our singing sessions look like?
It’s not about how well you can sing!
Our sessions are about feeling good, connecting, and soothing your baby.
Our sessions are intimate with a maximum of 10 mothers. In this way, we can give you our full attention, get to know you as an individual and create a space where you can build relationships.
Our classes set aside 30 minutes to relax and connect, refreshments included. This is followed by 1 hour of singing.
We learn traditional “mother songs” - from all around the world - through repetition. First, we learn the words, then the tune. After that, we split into groups and overlay the main part with beautiful harmonies.
Each session starts with cheerful, upbeat songs. As we draw to a close - and the babies begin to look sleepy - we sing soothing lullabies. You leave with a peaceful and calm infant.
About your host
My name is Hiranya, and I’m a local mother in Barnet. I’ve spent a lifetime learning all things mama-hood, training as a doula and Thula Mama host. With a toddler myself, I know firsthand the power of song to calm and connect with an infant. I am also a singer and released my debut album ‘Frangipani & Daisy Chains’ in 2021.
I’d love to hear from you!
Who can attend?
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Pregnant mothers
Mothers in any stage of pregnancy can come along to connect and learn with mums who are further along in their journey.
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Mothers with babies
Babies from 0-9 months (pre-crawlers) are welcome.
FAQs
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If you’re a mother, bring your feeding and nappying gear - as well as a blanket for your baby to lie upon. If you’re pregnant, all you need to bring is yourself!
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You can find parking at the nearby Spires Shopping Centre or the Stapylton Road car park.
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Park your buggy downstairs, before heading up to the Epworth Room.
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Yes, baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
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Come along for a £2 Taster Session to see if the group is for you.
After that, you can join an individual session for £7 / £9 / £11.
All sessions are offered on a sliding scale to make them more inclusive and accessible.
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We get it - getting out of the house with a newborn is hard. It doesn’t always go to plan! You will always be warmly welcomed, even if you are late. Just send a text or Whatsapp to inform us. If you can’t make a session you’ve booked, the payment can go towards a subsequent session (within the term).
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There’s no contract or monthly payment. You either book for single sessions, or pay for 4, which can use flexibly across the term.
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Absolutely! We provide a safe and inclusive space, however you feed your baby.
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There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, and stairlift up to the first floor (where the Epworth Room is). Drop me a line in advance if you have any accessibility needs.
Where and when to find us
Tuesdays 10.30-12pm
Our venue is next to the Spires Shopping Centre, High Barnet, EN5
Wesley Hall
9 Stapylton Road
High Barnet
EN5 4JJ
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By Car
Free on-street parking or paid parking at The Spires Shopping Centre or Stapylton Road Car Park.By tube
High Barnet (15 min walk)By bus
Bus routes 234, 326, 614, 384 (1 min walk from stop). -
Baby changing
Disabled access
Secure buggy parking
Refreshments included
Ask about a session
Call or Whatsapp on 07866025723
Or email using the form below and we’ll get back to you right away
