What can you expect from a Singing Mamas group?
It's all about making YOU feel good.
THIS GROUP IS FOR ALL WOMEN, WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN
There are no auditions, no solos, no reading music. Just simple songs taught by ear. Your leader will sing the songs line by line and the group will echo it back, until everyone knows it off by heart. (Then we might add a harmony or two!). Children are welcome and we always make time for a cuppa and some cake.
Improve Mood
Singing is proven to release 'happy hormones' and act as a natural anti-depressant.
Reduce Stress
Gentle lullabies will soothe your nervous system (as well as your little one!)
Find Connection
Tune in to yourself and your little one whilst you connect with other women.
Book a Taster OR PAYG Session
1 hr
55 British pounds
What to expect
There are no solos, auditions or sheets of music. Just simple songs learnt by ear that will leave you feeling relaxed and uplifted. You don't need any musical training or experience, and even if you think you 'can't sing' we'll show you that in the right group, you absolutely can and it feels great! Expect a warm welcome along with some tea and cake.
Why we sing
There's so much evidence about the benefits of singing to people's physical and mental health. In fact, a researcher we work with ran a clinical trial that proved that group singing was more effective in treating post-natal depression than the usual forms of treatment! You'll lower your stress levels, improve your mood and increase your bond with your baby.
the evidence?
Group singing reduces symptoms of postnatal depression faster than the usual forms of treatment. These findings are taken from a 3-arm randomised control trial published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in February 2018 (authors D. Fancourt and R. Perkins).
The study highlighted that 73% mums who took part in a 10 week programme of group singing recovered from postnatal depression, and that participating mums also reported an increase in self-esteem, confidence and bonding.
How to join
Find the group nearest to you and get in touch with your me. You can text, WhatsApp, call or email (whatever works for you) there's always space in the group for you (and your little one/s if you have them) to come for a taster session. I'll be there to welcome you on the day, introduce you to the other women and get you settled.
How does it work?
The Singing Mamas approach uses the NHS 5 ways to mental wellbeing framework alongside the Maternal Mental Health Alliance guidelines for peer support as benchmarks for service delivery. In essence though;
● Singing improves breathing, posture and muscle tension and contributes to mothers’ physical wellbeing
● Singing releases endorphins which deliver pain relief and improved mood
● Singing reduces stress hormone levels, benefiting the immune system
● Singing stimulates cognitive function through learning new songs
● Singing helps forge social bonds particularly quickly, improving social networks
amongst mothers’
● Singing creates a positive shared experience between mother and infant and
increases mothers’ confidence in her parenting abilities