We want the whole of Waltham Forest talking about the menopause and women's and Women's Health.

At a Menopause & Women's Health Café women, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss menopause and women's health.

We want the whole world talking about the menopause and women's health.

Our Menopause & Women's Health Cafés are offered:

In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

Open for all, women

On a not for profit basis

Alongside refreshing drinks and cake!

Arrive at 10.45am to get yourself a drink and settled before we start at 11am.

Every month there will be a theme - previous we've discused Menopause & Blood Sugar management, pelvic health

Our session in January session

Title Pelvic Health

This month we will have Melissa Gaul who is a Holistic Core Restore ® coach, Hypopressives coach and massage therapist with nearly two decades of experience supporting women through all stages of life. Her work focuses on whole-body pelvic health, combining functional movement, breathwork, hands-on therapy, and education to help women feel strong, confident, and connected to their bodies. Melissa has a particular passion for supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping them navigate physical changes with clarity, compassion, and practical tools that fit into real life.

Pelvic Health in Midlife – Perimenopause & Menopause

This workshop explores how pelvic health changes during perimenopause and menopause and why a whole-body approach is essential during this stage of life. As hormones fluctuate, many women experience symptoms such as bladder changes, pelvic floor weakness or tension, prolapse symptoms, painful sex, low back or hip pain, and a loss of confidence in movement — yet these issues are rarely spoken about openly.

In this session, we will cover:

• How hormonal changes in perimenopause and menopause affect the pelvic floor, connective tissue, and nervous system

• Common pelvic health symptoms in midlife (and why they are common but not inevitable)

• The importance of breath, posture, and daily movement habits for pelvic health

• Understanding pelvic floor strength and relaxation — moving beyond “just doing Kegels”

• How stress, holding patterns, and lifestyle factors impact pelvic health in midlife

• Practical, gentle strategies to support bladder control and core function

• Building body awareness, confidence, and trust in movement during this transitional phase

The workshop aims to educate, empower, and normalise conversations around pelvic health, offering women simple, realistic tools to support their bodies through midlife and beyond.

Let’s make sure it’s the first one. Come join us for a relaxed, informative session that could genuinely change how you feel in your own body.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next cafe on 25th january 2026 from 11am - 1pm at Leabridge Rd Library

The sessions are usually be held on a monthly basis and we hope to have it locally at a local Library in Waltham Forest Click the link to book in and share across your networks. Bring you library card to get discounts at the cafe. Light refreshment will be available

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