78 | LUXlife Magazine Autumn 2025 | 19 Soulful Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond Pregnancy reshapes everything: body, mind, and even priorities. It is a time when care needs to be more attuned, more personal, and more grounding. Bijou Wellness offers exactly that from its quiet studio in Whitchurch-on-Thames, supporting expectant mothers with tailored treatments that ease tension, restore balance, and nurture wellbeing throughout each stage of pregnancy. Join us as we caught up with Natalie Winters below, Founder of Bijou Wellness, as the company is named in the Leaders in Luxury Awards 2025. Founded with women’s wellness at its heart, Bijou Wellness is on a mission to enhance clients’ wellbeing through carefully curated holistic treatments that offer relaxation, rejuvenation, and rebalance. Birth Matters with Bijou Wellness was created from this passion, a dedicated branch focusing specifically on pregnancy and baby wellbeing. The aim is to enable, empower, and prepare clients for pregnancy, birth, and beyond, with soulful support and nurturing practices that care for both mother and baby. Birth Matters with Bijou Wellness offers a range of holistic services designed to support women through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. These include 1-to-1 hypnobirthing sessions, pregnancy relaxation classes, baby massage and reflexology, and guided meditation for both mothers and their children. Each treatment and class is delivered with intention and care, combining physical support with emotional grounding to help women feel confident, calm, and connected. What sets Bijou Wellness apart is the unwavering attention to detail and depth of care woven into every experience. From personalised name cards and tailored meditations to crystals chosen for individual needs, the service is intentionally crafted to make each client feel seen and supported. Its focus on both mother and baby is reflected in everything – from curated goodie bags to calming scents – ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This exceptional service is delivered within a sacred setting that allows pause from the outside world, a space that is nurturing, personal, and rooted in luxury. “At Birth Matters with Bijou Wellness, luxury is not about extravagance, but about intentionality,” Natalie shared. “It is found in the small but significant details: the use of organic oils chosen with care, the gentle support of pillows selected specifically for baby comfort, and the depth of training and expertise behind every moment we offer. While these elements speak the language of luxury, my deeper belief is that the wellbeing of women and their babies should never be a luxury – it should be a given. What I offer is high quality, thoughtful care that supports women in feeling confident, calm, and well-supported during an important time in their lives.” Driven by this ethos, Bijou Wellness defines luxury as a deeply nurturing experience – one that is intentional, emotionally resonant, and transformative. It is not about grandeur or excess, but about how a space holds the client, how care is delivered, and how every detail contributes to a sense of being truly seen, cared for, and cherished. Luxury, in this context, is the quality of presence: the way Bijou Wellness’ team listens, the softness of a blanket chosen for comfort, and the serene atmosphere that allows a new mother to finally pause and exhale. “Every pregnancy and birth has a story that remains with us forever. I want to add a touch of luxury to these journeys,” Natalie told us. “Birth is a miracle – it marks the beginning of a new chapter in life – but it doesn’t really stop at birth. That is just the beginning, and it can be really hard at times. I wanted to teach new parents skills and techniques they can use in all stages of life and create bonding moments with their children that benefit both parent and child wellbeing.” Maintaining this sense of luxury at Bijou Wellness is a matter of consistency, care, and wholehearted intention. As the wellness industry evolves, so too does the definition of luxury. Clients are seeking services that feel personal, restorative, and worth their investment – especially during life-changing moments such as pregnancy and early motherhood. Bijou Wellness is prepared to meet this shift with a focus on maternal mental health, offering elevated care that is both soulful and practical. Looking ahead, Bijou Wellness continues to expand its vision for nurturing care. With plans to develop workshops that support children’s mental health and empower parents with lifelong wellbeing tools, the future is rooted in the same ethos: thoughtful, intentional service that strengthens families from the very beginning. This dedication to elevated care and maternal wellbeing is unrivalled, and has propelled Bijou Wellness forward to be recognised as South East England’s Best Luxury Pregnancy and Baby Wellbeing Course Provider 2025. Contact: Natalie Winters Company: Bijou Wellness Web Address: www.bijouht.co.uk
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