Reality TV stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo have embarked on a luxurious postnatal recovery journey, checking into what is billed as the UK's leading postpartum wellness retreat this past Sunday. The move comes just weeks after the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Ziggy, earlier this month.
A Luxurious Start to Parenthood
The new parents marked their arrival at the exclusive retreat, located within the five-star Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park, by sharing a snap on Instagram. The resort commands a premium price of £2,000 per night, offering a bespoke service designed for postnatal recovery and support. Jamie, 37, and Sophie, 31, were pictured settling into their opulent room, where every detail is curated for new families.
The retreat, run by Tenth Wellness, provides 24-hour babysitting services, allowing mum and dad precious time to relax and recuperate. The couple's stay includes three Michelin-starred meals each day, full access to the hotel's high-end spa, and sessions with expert beauty therapists. The comprehensive programme also offers consultations with a lactation specialist, educational groups for navigating early parenthood, and post-birth belly massages aimed at improving blood circulation.
Designed for Mother and Baby
Each room at the retreat is specially equipped for the needs of a newborn and recovering mother. Amenities include a cot, a comfortable nursing chair, and a welcome hamper filled with postpartum essentials. According to the retreat's website, "Every detail has been intentionally designed to support a mother’s wellbeing through expert-led care, tailored treatments, specialised support, and practical education."
Their retreat stay follows a heartwarming festive period for the family of three. Just days prior, Jamie gave fans a glimpse of their first Christmas as parents, posting adorable snaps on Instagram. One image showed the TV personality in matching pyjamas with baby Ziggy as Sophie hugged him from behind in front of a glittering Christmas tree. Another captured a tender moment of Sophie gazing down at her newborn son.
Candid Confessions from Novice Parents
The couple have been openly sharing their early parenting experiences. In a recent TikTok video, Jamie and Sophie listed the surprising things they've learned since Ziggy's arrival. Sophie revealed she was taken aback by how her son "sounds like a goat all night long" and that babies often cry in their sleep. She also admitted to waking up hourly, mistakenly thinking he was crying.
Jamie chimed in about the realities of breastfeeding, noting how much Sophie's breast leaks when the baby cries, a point Sophie humorously corrected, specifying it was only her right side. The new mum also praised how delicious babies smell, comparing Ziggy's scent to a bakery, and remarked on the constant need to burp her "gassy little" son. Jamie added his own observation, stating, "The fact that babies are nocturnal. They're like owls, they're awake all night long!"
The couple's new chapter unfolds in their recently renovated home, a property rumoured to be worth £12 million, after a 14-month renovation project that Jamie joked nearly left them "divorced." As they adjust to life with Ziggy, their stay at the luxury postpartum retreat represents a significant investment in Sophie's recovery and their collective wellbeing as they navigate the challenges and joys of first-time parenthood.
