RESOURCES
Organisations
Active
Pregnancy
Foundation
The Active Pregnancy Foundation aims to remove traditional barriers and social stigmas, ensuring there is easily accessible provision in expertise, information and support for women who choose to be active throughout pregnancy and motherhood.
As a charity the Active Pregnancy Foundation intends to normalise active pregnancies, and have been instrumental in the development of Chief Medical Officer approved guidelines for pre and postnatal activity in the UK.
They have the latest guidance on COVID-19 advice for pre and postnatal women, an online directory of activity and more brilliant research.
In 2021 they are guest on both the professional development and general public strands of Dance Mama Live! and Lucy contributed to their 'Find Your Active' dancing guide (pictured) supported by Sport England.
Dance Mama Founder, Lucy McCrudden, is also Secretariat to the charity's Scientific Advisory Board.
counselling for dancers
Terry Hyde MA MBACP is a Psychotherapist/Counsellor who founded Counselling for Dancers recognising that the dance population needs specific mental health support.
Terry is a retired performer and a #dancepapa - you can read his story here, and visit his site.
Dance Professionals Fund are the leading UK charity offering financial assistance for individuals during their dance careers and into retirement.