Classes from pregnancy to the menopause
For Munich's English Speakers
Class
Schedules
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Childbirth preparation classes
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New Mothers groups
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Pregnancy yoga, Mummy and me yoga
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Sing and sign classes
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Toddler dance classes
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Sleep workshops for babies and toddlers
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Rise and vibe through the Perimenopause workshops
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New and Expectant Parent First Aid classes
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LYNN DARBYSHIRE
Pippagina is run by Lynn Darbyshire Msc. RM. RGN. a German Registered Hebamme and a British Registered Midwife. Lynn originally trained as a nurse in the UK and after qualifying worked in general medicine and gynaecology. In 1990 she qualified as a midwife. She worked in all areas of Midwifery both in the hospital and in the community, and also spent a number of years specialising in prenatal screening and genetics.
In 2003 she moved to the USA where she worked teaching and facilitating prenatal and postnatal classes as well as working as a ski patroller in the winter.
In 2011 she moved back to Europe and returned to clinical practice, as well as completing a Masters degree in Womens Health and Midwifery. Her dissertation examined the risk of postnatal depression in the immigrant population, this topic remains an integral part of Lynn’s work at
Pippagina.
Lynns passion for women's health continues into the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Registered with the British Menopause Society Lynn works independently from Pippagina as a Menopause Expert and in addition helps facilitates with some of the menopausal workshops offered at Pippagina.
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LIZ NAYLOR
​​ Liz Naylor is a mother of two girls (and one dog), and has been living in Munich with her husband since 2019. She comes from America and has been working with children for over a decade. Working originally as a nanny for five years and a substitute teacher before starting her career in education. Liz has a undergraduate and masters degree in elementary education. She has taught elementary school for seven years , during which time she has led professional development trainings for teachers regarding early literacy and student engagement . Liz is passionate about early child development and is a great asset to our Pippagina team where she facilitates the Little Movers and Explorers groups.
YOGA WITH LIZA
Liza is a certified yoga instructor and a Mum herself and is thrilled to be opening a new English speaking yoga studio in cooperation with Pippagina. Her classes start in July and will include
1.Prenatal yoga: (1st/2nd trimester and 3rd trimester). Gentle sessions to nurture both you and your baby during pregnancy
2. Postpartum yoga: Helping new mums regain strength , balance and peace of mind
3. Menopause yoga: Specialized practices to ease the transition and embrace this new phase with grace.
Jo is originally from the UK and has been living in Munich with her partner and two children for the last 7 years. A Certified Body Confidence and well being coach with the Institute for Body Confidence coaching. A certified Menopause Coaching Specialist with the GGS, as well as an Accredited EFT Practitioner with the EFTi, Jo helps women in their 40's get their confidence back and start thriving. In collaboration with Lynn , (who as well as a midwife is a Registered Nurse and menopause expert). They will be offering courses and workshops for the perimenopause and menopause.
Sing and Sign Classes
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Amanda Dropping
Amanda is a sing and sign teacher and has been teaching sing and sign in Munich for the last three years. She is also certified to teach English as a second language.
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Sing and sign's unique approach combines action songs, props, pictures and toys in Musical activities designed to stimulate speech and language development.
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Babies use all kinds of signs and gestures as a natural part of learning to talk. Encouraging your baby with signs will help your baby communicate.
The course is run in Englsih , however the signs can be used at home in any language and actually provides a bridge between languages if more than one language is spoken at home. Amanda provide3 levels of classes, babes, stage 1 and stage 2
Janko Von Ribbeck is a paramedic with over 25 years of experience. He is father to four children and author of "Schnelle Hilfe Für Kinder", one of Germany's best selling books on First Aid for children.
In this three hour workshop Janko will teach you how to keep cool in emergencies.
The topics covered in this course are:
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Choking on food, swallowing foreign objects
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Lacerations and Bleedings
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Head injuries
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Poisoning
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Scalds and burns
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Croup attacks
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Fever seizures
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CPR for Babies
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Bee and Wasp stings
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Allergies
… more topics as per request
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In addition to being a mom of two, Lauren is a certified pediatric sleep specialist dedicated to helping families understand the unique sleep needs of their children. She is also a primary school teacher (currently teaching first grade), and has a passion for child development and well-being. Lauren completed her sleep consultant training with Sweet Sleep Academy which equipped her with the knowledge and tools needed to address a wide range of sleep challenges, from newborn sleep patterns to toddler sleep regressions.
She believes that every family is unique, and so are their sleep needs. Her approach is holistic and tailored to each child and family she works withs. She provides evidence-based strategies and compassionate guidance to help families create healthy sleep habits that work for them. Whether it's establishing a bedtime routine, understanding sleep cues, or managing nighttime awakenings, she’s here to support you every step of the way.
She is thrilled to be offering a series of pediatric sleep workshops through Pippagina, designed to help parents navigate the challenges of their children's sleep. Her classes will start with an educational component to help empower and inform parents, and then include a question & answer period so you can get specific advice tailored to your unique situation. Join us to gain valuable insights and practical tips to ensure restful nights and brighter days for your family. Let's embark on this journey to better sleep together with the Pippagina community!
