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Are You Ready For Your Next Evolution?
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PREGNANCY AND
REACH NEW HEIGHTS AS A MOTHER AND AN ATHLETE
With my 1:1 program you will learn how to optimise your health, training and mindset for birth and motherhood.
It's designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to feel confident, competent and in control as you enter this new season in life and sport.
Forget "bouncing back". You're meant to leap forward, mama!
It's time to evolve into the next best version of you!
YOU KNOW YOUR BODY. YOU KNOW HOW TO STAY HEALTHY AND STRONG,
BUT NOW THAT YOU'RE PREGNANT EVERYTHING FEELS DIFFERENT AND
YOU'RE QUESTIONING EVERY CHOICE...
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Maybe you're confused, unsure what you should and shouldn't do
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Maybe you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting information, frustrated with trying to find the right answers
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You may be questioning whether your healthcare professionals understand you and your unique needs. Do they actually get it?
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Maybe you've lost your motivation and you're struggling with the changes to your body and your training...
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Maybe you're scared about birth and worried whether your body will ever be the same...
MAYBE YOU'RE WONDERING IF A POSITIVE, EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE IS EVEN POSSIBLE FOR YOU...
You're In The Right Place, Mama!
FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS I'VE BEEN HELPING DRIVEN WOMEN LIKE YOU, WHO FEEL OVERWHELMED BY
THE CHANGES OF PREGNANCY...
Before meeting me, these mamas feel confused, lost and scared. They want to do their best for baby, but they also want to continue enjoying their training and their active life.
They feel vulnerable in a whole new way...as if they're losing control of their body, losing their identity, their confidence in who they are.
It's my mission to take fear and insecurities out of your transition into motherhood, by giving you the complete toolkit to embrace this transformation and thrive without losing yourself.
How would it feel to...
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Embrace the changes of pregnancy with grace and perspective (rather than comparing yourself, feeling resentful and losing confidence)?
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Know exactly how to adapt your training for your unique needs (and scrap general advice once and for all)?
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Have direct access to your dedicated midwife and women's health physio through your pregnancy?
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Map out your birth plans with confidence and clarity (no more going with the flow with your health and baby's)?
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Begin motherhood feeling unstoppable and more capable than ever (regardless of how your baby makes their entrance)?
All of this is 100% possible for you!
MY CLIENTS ARE LIVING PROOF, AND YOU CAN BE TOO
Lucy
I felt held and supported and guided by Elena's teaching and joy.
The course was so enlightening and informative. Elena's positivity and expertise shines.
Being my first pregnancy I was excited but clueless!
Elena immediately comforted me, listened to me and offered her confident knowledge. I felt supported, guided and validated. Like I had a friend who really wanted the best for me and my recovery.
Georgia
Wonderful and informative.
I have read so many pregnancy and birth books, and this was my second baby, but I came away with lots of new information and practices that are very useful in my day to day life and to prepare for birth
Anna
HOW? THE ANSWER IS EASY:
It's time to get the support you deserve!
My signature program, Athletic Mama, is your personalised roadmap to evolve into the next best version of you as a mum and as an athlete. It's everything you need
to begin motherhood feeling a whole new sense of empowerment and self-trust.
It combines specialised antenatal education and physical preparation with one-to-one expert support to guide you through pregnancy step by step.
No more feeling you're losing yourself. No more confusion on your options or whose advice you can trust. No more overwhelm spending hours doing research and having to sort trough all the inaccurate BS and traumatic stories.
Right now, you need an expert midwife in your corner who can show you the way
It's Not Just You...
THE MAJORITY OF PREGNANT ATHLETES FEEL CONFUSED AND UNDERSERVED, LACKING
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT...
Every day, athletic mamas like you are pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible in pregnancy.
Yet, the lack of specialised guidance is glaring.
Midwives and doctors lack in-depth sports knowledge. Trainers don't have the clinical background to advise you beyond some simple modifications.
The result is fragmented care and support, leaving mothers alone with their unanswered questions and fears, caught between medical and athletic perspectives with nobody looking at the big picture, YOU.
YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE THAN SOME
GENERAL, OUTDATED ADVICE
Here's where my 3 step approach comes in. You'll have access to (1) personalised advice in line with the most current evidence, (2) continuity with dedicated specialists you trust and (3) the most comprehensive preparation for birth and your postnatal recovery
THE STANDARD APPROACH DOESN'T CUT IT
Mainstream Maternity Care
Too many mothers are being let down by the system that's supposed to look after them. Seeing a different professional at every appointment and no specialist guidance leaves pregnant athletes lost, unheard and at greater risk of injury.
General advice, meant for the average mum-to-be,
falls short when it comes to understanding
athletic mamas' unique experiences and needs.
WHAT ABOUT GETTING THE SUPPORT YOU ACTUALLY NEED FROM SPECIALISTS YOU KNOW AND TRUST?
Instead of feeling confused and having to trust others blindly with one of the most influential experiences in your life, my program will deliver personalised, evidence based education and advice that respects your athletic goals and empowers you to navigate this incredible journey with confidence.
THE STANDARD APPROACH LEADS TO...
Anxiety and Frustration
1. NEVER KNOWING WHO TO TRUST
Seeing a different professional at every appointment means you never really know who to trust. They're not getting to know you either, your history, your priorities...
Imagine changing your coach/trainer every week, could you really expect to reach your goals?
2. FEELING LOST AND VULNERABLE
You know this one-size-fits-all approach isn't good enough for you, so you start looking for answers elsewhere. Friends share their opinions, you start getting lost in the Google maze and all you're left with is lots of dodgy information and more doubts than before.
There Is A Better Way: A More Effective Way
IN 12 WEEKS, YOU CAN...
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Learn about your
body and birth
WITH PERSONALISED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND ADVICE YOU CAN TRUST
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Adapt
with intention
GET CLEAR ON YOUR GOALS, YOUR OPTIONS AND
SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
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Evolve your mindset and performance
EMBRACE THE CHANGES OF PREGNANCY FOR A LIFETIME OF ATHLETICISM
Integrate evidence-based advice and your personalised plan to maximise your pelvic and overall health in pregnancy and beyond.
Discover new levels of confidence, resilience and self-trust, as you evolve into the next best version of you.
Understand the changes of this season on a whole new level and how they apply uniquely to you.
WITH YOUR TRAINING, MINDSET AND KNOWLEDGE ALIGNED,
YOU BECOME UNSTOPPABLE, MAMA!
And, I'm going to show you how!
Hi, I'm Elena
THE SPECIALIST MIDWIFE FOR PREGNANT ATHLETES
I'm a midwife, a pregnancy and postpartum athleticism coach, a researcher and an athletic mama myself.
With over 10 years of experience, I understand the challenges and dynamics of motherhood and fitness.
I know the maternity system inside out and how to bridge the gaps in maternity care for pregnant athletes.
I'M HERE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SPECIALISED GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT YOU TRULY DESERVE
My clients are empowered women who take responsibility for their health. They are runners, crossfitters, weightlifters, football and rugby players... They thrive when they train regularly and have goals for their return to sport after baby.
They're critical thinkers, they see through the outdated advice and fragmented support they're given in mainstream maternity care and know they deserve better.
AND NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!
I'm Even Going To Give You My Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
MEET LIZZY WOOLLEY
In her 10 years of experience, Lizzy has specialised in working with mamas who want to stay active in their pregnancy and return to exercise safely post-partum.
She has a wealth of knowledge in prevention and treatment of bladder and bowel incontinence, prolapses and pelvic girdle pain. A keen runner and CrossFit athlete herself she understands the importance of exercise on both physical and mental health. Lizzy prides herself on keeping up to date with the latest research therefore ensuring you get the correct information tailored to your specific needs.
AND NOW SHE'LL BE YOUR ALLY, HELPING YOU WORK WITH YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AND
SET YOURSELF UP FOR A POWERFUL RETURN
TO FITNESS PORT-BIRTH
You'll Be Stronger Than Before On All Levels!
You're heard all about how pregnancy and birth will change your body. You're seeing it happen already and you worry you'll never be the same. But here's the truth, mama:
Motherhood gives you superpowers!
Let me show you how to access a whole new level of strength, confidence and resilience through pregnancy...all that's required of you is to show up and get started...
THAT'S WHY I CREATED ATHLETIC MAMA
Rachel
Lizzy was a fantastic source of help and advice. As a Crossfitter, I knew that I would like to carry on exercising, but didn’t have any knowledge of what I could safely do. Lizzy advised me on what was safe during each trimester and which exercises would benefit me.
I was so happy when I discovered I could carry on with so much more than I realised!
Josie
I cannot recommend Elena enough! She is incredibly kind, caring and knowledgeable. Her support during my pregnancy played a big part in helping me achieve the natural homebirth
I had hoped for.
Claire
After a traumatic first experience I was desperate to experience continuity of the same person, to
not feel rushed and to be fully informed about the process and my options. Elena never once disappointed. She listened and was incredibly supportive, empathetic and FUN! She has been such a reassurance with all her knowledge and has always supported me to make my own choices without her own agenda.
Feeling Confident And Supported
Shouldn't Be Down to Luck
Statistics don't lie. The rates of medical intervention, birth injury and trauma keep growing every
year in western countries. We know the current system is letting women down...the question is:
are you going to go with the flow and trust them fully with your health, your baby, your family?
Would you trust a trainer whose stats got consistently worse, leaving over 50% of their athletes injured or traumatised?
ATHLETIC MAMA GIVES YOU A RELIABLE AND EMPOWERING PROCESS
(ROOTED IN RESEARCH AND INTEGRITY) TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT
IN MAKING THE BEST DECISIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR BABY.
PERSONALISED SUPPORT BY TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
That Means NO Nore...
Feeling rushed at appointments, unable to have a real and useful conversation
Relying on Dr Google and Mr Instagram to answer your questions
Feeling overwhelmed and alone in your training: "Should I be doing this?"
"When should I stop this movement?" "Is this safe?"
Feeling dismissed by your health professionals / coaches
Regretting your choices later: "I wish I had known..."
TAKE CONTROL AND GET THE SUPPORT YOU DESERVE...
STARTING NOW!
So What Is Athletic Mama?
ATHLETIC MAMA UNPACKS ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO THRIVE
AS A MAMA AND AS AN ATHLETE
When you join, you start a 12 week personalised program with your chosen midwife and physiotherapist. We guide you through the process step-by-step with individual assessments and advice as well as education on birth and postnatal recovery specifically designed for athletes.
Plus you'll have direct access to us for any questions that may come up between calls.
Athletic Mama Gives You Everything You Need
To Confidently Take Control Of Your Experience...
...EVEN IF THIS IS ALL NEW AND OVERWHELMING.
You don't need to become a midwife to have a good pregnancy but you do need to take responsibility for your own decisions about your body and your baby. Whether you've read loads on pregnancy and birth, or whether this is all brand new, it's critical you get personalised guidance as you grow your baby and prepare for the future in life and sport.
...EVEN IF YOU HAVE A NICE MIDWIFE/DOCTOR YOU SEE REGULARLY.
This program isn't a substitute for your in person care, it's the magic sauce that's been missing. Athletic Mama elevates your standard care by adding the athlete specific guidance that most maternity specialists cannot offer.
...EVEN IF YOU HAVE DONE IT ALL BEFORE.
Being a mum already doesn't make everything simpler, in fact you still need the best support available! You're looking after your little ones, growing a baby and training...you are busier than ever and feel even more pressure to stay well for your family. Athletic Mama gives you the personalised support you need to stay in top form physically and mentally, without wasting your time with things you already know.
...EVEN IF YOU'VE HAD A HARD JOURNEY SO FAR AND YOU'RE SCARED.
You feel you've lost all control. That you can't trust your body anymore and you are anxious to take any action. I have supported hundreds of mothers through difficult fertility journeys and pregnancies, I've been there myself, I get it. Athletic Mama is designed to meet you where you are, with personalised support from your dedicated midwife to help you feel stronger, safer and more confident.
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE NOW, OR WHERE YOU'VE BEEN BEFORE, BY THE END OF MY SIGNATURE PROGRAM ATHLETIC MAMA, YOU WILL HAVE THE CONFIDENCE AND THE KNOWLEDGE TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR PREGNANCY AS THE LIFE-CHANGING SEASON THAT IT IS.
Athletic Mama Outline
Athletic Mama is your personalised plan to evolve as a mama and athlete to a whole new level.
THE 3 STEPS YOU'LL TAKE IN ATHLETIC MAMA...
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Learn
We'll lay a solid foundation of knowledge about the changes and options of pregnancy and birth.
We'll shatter myths, dispel fears, and you'll have ready access to the information you actually need.
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Adapt
Then you'll start applying this knowledge to your training and life, intentionally adapting to this season and learning how to control all the controllables.
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Evolve
Finally, I'll show you how to elevate your mindset, helping you embrace the identity shift that comes with motherhood for a lifetime of health and high performance.
Understand the common issues athletic mamas face and how to manage them.
Unpack your particular situation and options with your individual health assessments by your midwife & physiotherapist team.
Learn about childbirth in a whole new and empowering way: evidence-based, No BS guarantee from a practicing homebirth and hospital birth midwife.
Get all of your questions answered.
Follow your personalised pelvic health plan.
Integrate new exercises into your training to help baby find the best position for an easier birth.
Practice key breathwork techniques to improve your athletic performance and train your pushing muscles for birth.
Understand how to modify your training to prevent injury and return quickly to fitness after birth.
Create a plan for your maternity care that aligns with your goals.
Reframe the limitations of pregnancy and stop comparing.
Embrace these changes as catalysts for your transformation into an even more powerful and capable you.
Build a strong vision for your birth and map out your birth plan.
Define your postnatal goals in life and returning to fitness.
Create a postnatal plan to support your recovery and reach your goals.
Plus, You'll Feel Deeply Supported
I'LL BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Live Fortnightly
One-to-One Calls
Regular check ins to listen to your worries and challenges, share relevant information and give you personalised advice to help you move forward with confidence.
Prompt Reply To Your Questions
Get your queries answered in 24 hrs or less.
I'm in your pocket between our check ins and will make any of your queries a priority.
In 12 weeks, you'll be on your way to feeling confident, strong and prepared for the journey ahead
THERE ARE SO MANY PROGRAMS OUT THERE
What makes Athletic Mama different?
SO MUCH MORE THAN A WORKOUT PROGRAM
There's a lot more to adapting your training in pregnancy than simply modifying some movements for basic safety. We're raising the bar to a whole new level, reframing your training to prepare for the easiest birth and postnatal recovery for you.
THE ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS
Forget about the confusion of fragmented and conflicting information from different professionals. Your specialist midwife-physiotherapist team brings it all together for you: we keep up with the latest on fitness, pregnancy, pelvic health and motherhood to give you the consistent and reliable support you need.
WE DO THE HEAVY LIFTING FOR YOU
Well, not the fun lifting you enjoy! We do the boring grunt work so you can spend your time doing more of what you love! You're busy enough, mama. Trying to find the best and most accurate information about your pregnancy and training is another full time job you don't need to take on. Leave it to us! We know this field inside out and will present you with all the trustworthy answers and options you're looking for.
CREATED BY SPECIALISTS WHO TRULY CARE
This isn't a pre-recorded program or something improvised by the latest fitness influencer. We are registered professionals who have each spent over a decade learning and helping mothers like you. We have a real passion for supporting you to the highest standards and elevating maternity care for all pregnant athletes.
A Personal Note From Me
I REMEMBER HOW SCARY IT WAS TO INVEST IN MYSELF AND TRUST SOMEONE NEW IN MY PREGNANCY
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I had my son before becoming a midwife. I felt unsure and overwhelmed about my options and stopped training right away out of fear
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I tried going with the mainstream care, I didn't know I had alternatives
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We were living on a tight budget in Central America, investing felt scary
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But I knew something was missing. I felt treated like a number and I wanted more. I wanted better care and support for such an important time in our life
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I took action and hand-picked my dream team of professionals and peers
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I made my pregnancy care and experience a priority. It was a stretch, but once we committed we made it work and we never ever looked back
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I finally felt safe, heard and cared for at every turn. Confident in my choices.
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My experience inspired me to become the midwife I wish I had and offer women the best support and advice
I know it's scary to invest in yourself when you're becoming a mum and already thinking of all your baby will need. But I also know how damaging it is to feel alone, unheard, and not receiving the right specialised support when it counts.
I've seen so many women doubt themselves, wondering whether they're really worth it, whether they should just settle and make due like many others.
But I can tell you this...
The secret to success here is simple: give yourself permission to get support and guidance by true specialists and develop the confidence to make the best decisions for you. Together, we've got this.
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THAT FEAR...IS YOUR PATH TO THE BEST START AT MOTHERHOOD AND A LIFETIME OF ATHLETICISM
The Future Looks Bright
LET ME PAINT THE PICTURE FOR YOU...
You wake up and see your baby's eyes staring back at you. Your heart melts, like it does every morning as you start the day with the sweetest cuddles.
Your phone pings...it's your friend from the gym: "Are you training today?"
You feel better and stronger than you ever thought was possible: "Of course! See you soon".
A few chores to get done before you go. Not a problem! You can do anything once you get baby settled in the sling. Moving around and picking up heavy loads comes easily again.
At the gym you have a great training session with your friends. Running is feeling great again and you're getting more confident with more weight on the bar. You can see the progress you’re making every week and you feel amazing!
You end each day tired yet so grateful. You know you can truly do anything now. New opportunities arise and you get to choose your next steps, your next goals with the new confidence of a woman who knows she’s unstoppable. You've invested in yourself and now you can clearly see the best is yet to come.
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW NORMAL
WELCOME TO YOUR NEW NORMAL
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I’M NOT AN ATHLETE BUT I EXERCISE REGULARLY, IS THIS FOR ME?If you participate in fitness with consistency, you are an athlete in all the ways that matter. Regardless of your size or ability, training regularly has an impact on your health, your pregnancy, birth and recovery. This program is designed for mamas just like you to take advantage all the benefits of fitness and offset the downsides.
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CAN I CONTINUE MY REGULAR TRAINING DURING THIS PROGRAM?Yes! Athletic Mama is all about supporting you to continue doing what you enjoy. We don’t take the fun out of fitness, but teach you how to get the most out of your training to prepare for birth and your recovery.
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HOW DOES YOUR PROGRAM CATER TO THE NEEDS OF ATHLETIC MUMS?Body image, identity shifts, core and pelvic health for performance, short and long-term athletic goals…these are just a few of the athlete-specific topics we uncover in our 12 weeks together. Every element of this program is designed by athletes for athletes.
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WHAT MAKES YOU, AS A MIDWIFE, QUALIFIED TO GUIDE ATHLETES THROUGH PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND POSTNATAL RECOVERY?Short answer: specialised education, experience and a whole lot of passion. Longer answer: I have been fortunate to work with lots of athletic mamas over the years, learning a lot from them. My clients taught me there's a huge gap in healthcare in how we serve athletic mamas and I decided to do better, to offer the support my clients were lacking. I became a Pregnancy and Postnatal Athleticism Coach to better understand the challenges of mamas like you and help you adapt your training in clever ways to prepare for birth and beyond I completed a Masters Degree in Clinical Research. This means I can find and review evidence with confidence as soon as it’s published, tell the difference between good and poor studies and give you all the best scientific advice.
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IS THERE A PAYMENT PLAN OPTION?Yes there is! You can spread your investment over 3 months.
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HOW MUCH TIME WILL I NEED TO GIVE TO THIS PROGRAM?A great question that only you can answer. We're all different, managing different commitments and Athletic Mama meets you were you are. You can get great value from giving this program 1 hour a week + adding 15 min of exercises and breathwork to your normal training routine. If you want to learn and practice more, you will have plenty of extra resources to access and get stuck in with all things fitness, motherhood and birth.
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WHAT SUPPORT DO I GET IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?Between our Zoom calls, you will have direct access to me via email with a guaranteed reply within 24 hrs. You can ask any questions re: the program's contents or about yourself, baby or your particular options. If you're finding something challenging and need more support, you will have me in your pocket for the whole 12 weeks.
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DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?I believe deeply in conducting business ethically and compassionately. If for whatever reason you're dissatisfied with Athletic Mama just email me at hello@wisemamas.co.uk after our first live call, along with your reason, and I’ll buy the program back from you.
Elena is a wonderful teacher and having access to her to answer my many questions was so reassuring
Jen
As a first-time mum, I now feel way more confident and prepared.
I came away with an understanding of how to help my baby find the best position for birth and release tension in the lead up, but more importantly I trust that my body and my baby will work together when that time comes.
Jane
Hannah
I learnt alot, even as a midwife, about breathing, the pelvic floor and ways to optimize my body for giving birth. I'd recommend Elena to anyone having a baby!
The Next Best Version Of You Is
Just Around The Corner
It's time to take control of your pregnancy. A stronger, more confident you is waiting...
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER!
Have a question? Ask me via hello@wisemamas.co.uk
