In many parts of the world, the time after giving birth is seen as sacred – a chance for new mothers to slow down, be cared for, and heal surrounded by family and community. But here in the UK, things often look very different. Many mums leave hospital within hours of giving birth and are suddenly expected to manage this huge life change pretty much on their own.
Enter The Tenth Wellness. London’s first luxury postpartum wellness retreat, and a bold reimagining of what it means to care for mothers after childbirth. Having launched in February 2025, The Tenth offers more than pampering, it provides a comprehensive and vital solution to the longstanding postpartum care gap in the UK.
The Tenth
At the heart of this initiative is the Founder, Hiba Siddiqui, a former luxury executive turned maternal wellness pioneer. Like many women, Hiba approached motherhood with optimism and a problem-solving mindset. But after the birth of her son, Hadi, in 2019, she quickly saw how lacking support systems were for new mothers. “I assumed I’d manage instinctively,” she shares. “But I realised how deeply vulnerable and overwhelming those early days are and how essential real support is.”
That realisation became the seed for The Tenth, a business that is redefining postpartum care for the modern woman.
A Sanctuary for Recovery
Housed within the iconic Mandarin Oriental in Hyde Park, The Tenth retreat offers a five-star haven designed exclusively for new mothers and their babies. It offers personalised recovery plans featuring belly binding, lactation support, postpartum nutrition, therapeutic massage, sound therapy, guided meditation, and round-the-clock infant care.
This experience is far more than indulgence, each service is carefully curated by a team of doctors, wellness experts, and practitioners, blending clinical insight with traditional postpartum practices. The retreat welcomes all mothers (whether you’re a first timer or not), who want to prioritise healing, rest, and support in the crucial weeks after birth.
Recognising that not every mother needs or wants to leave home, The Tenth also offers an At-Home service. This brings expert care to the client’s doorstep, including nourishing meal deliveries, home visits from midwives and lactation consultants, and access to wellness practitioners through both virtual and in-person sessions.
Restoring Access to Postpartum Care
Postpartum care remains a significant gap in UK maternal health. Studies show that 1 in 10 mothers experience postnatal depression, and many others face challenges such as sleep deprivation, breastfeeding difficulties, and birth trauma, often without adequate support.
The Tenth seeks to fill this void by creating a nurturing environment where mothers can recover physically, emotionally, and psychologically. As founder Hiba Siddiqui shares, “The Tenth provides a sanctuary where mothers can heal and gain confidence in a nurturing environment, surrounded by experts who understand this critical time.”
By combining evidence-based care with the principles of luxury wellness, The Tenth offers a rare kind of postpartum experience that centres the mother’s needs without guilt or compromise.
Looking Ahead
Motherhood is finally beginning to be talked about with more honesty and openness, and The Tenth is right at the heart of this important change. It’s not just about getting through those early days after birth; it’s about helping mothers emerge from that time feeling truly rested, supported, and confident.
Whether she’s staying in a calm, luxurious suite overlooking Hyde Park or receiving care at home, a mother with The Tenth gets something many rarely do: the chance to slow down, ask for help, and focus on healing without guilt.
More than just a retreat, The Tenth is encouraging us all to rethink how we support mothers and what they really need to thrive.
