Janine Smith Practice
- As an antenatal and postnatal specialist, working with parents since 2002, I am dedicated to providing clear and effective knowledge and support during early parenthood.
Due to my range of professional training and experience, I possess excellent knowledge about pregnancy, birth, babies and early parenting. After working closely with families for many years I understand the needs and behaviours of babies and parents, as well as the issues affecting them during this time. - I am skilled at focusing on parents and I can effectively facilitate antenatal and postnatal groups. These skills are also used in my work with research teams from Newcastle University, where I am Public & Patient Involvement Lead – facilitating groups of parents for feedback on different maternity & early years research studies and proposals.
- As a writer and editor, I have worked on many publications, as well as producing a range of antenatal and postnatal courses, content and resources.
“From antenatal care to support when your baby is here, Janine is calm and supportive. She gives confidence when you doubt everything you do!”
Why do I do what I do?
Quite simply because I love it and it makes a difference. Pregnancy and becoming a parent is a time of transition, fresh challenges and navigating a world of conflicting information.
I am driven to provide the very best education and support to benefit expectant and new parents, based on both the evidence and experience.
Providing a foundation of knowledge means parents can make decisions, have options and be supported during pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
I know pregnancy and birth, I know babies and I understand parents. Every parent has their own unique experience and my practice is about listening to them and learning from them.
I also love words and effective communication and this has been an essential part of my career.
I work with businesses and organisations from across the UK
as well as internationally. How can I help you?
Words used to describe working with me…
professional – direct – effective – focused – empowering – practical knowledgeable – flexible – reassuring – warm – invaluable – accurate specialist – instinctive – patient – honest – reliable – considerate
supportive – helpful – understanding – quick – engaging – dedicated