Packed full of evidence and expertise, these digital guides mean you can focus on specific issues as part of your baby preparation and for tips and reassurance when your baby is here.
Each guide is clear and practical, based on evidence, experience and listening to parents. With resources to use in your own time, each one can be personalised – you can also arrange a conversation to ask any questions.
- Members have ongoing access to all guides
To help you prepare for the first few weeks with your new baby:
- an introduction to the 4th trimester
- common questions and comments
- the impact on you as a new parent
- preparing your home for your new baby
- your new baby’s needs
- your needs as a new parent
- looking after yourself
- potential challenges
- interaction & development
- working together
- expectations
- what can help you
A guide to baby sleep, meeting your baby’s needs and looking after you:
- baby sleep cues
- baby brain development, sleep needs and the different reasons why babies need to wake in the night
- creating a safe sleep environment
- night-time parenting
- gentle daytime routines, depending on the age of your baby
- coping strategies for managing with less sleep
Providing a focus on meeting your baby’s needs as they grow and develop:
- what babies need
- your baby’s brain and stress
- responding to your baby
- simple baby cues
- baby development
- growth spurts
- interaction & play
- babies and sleep
- separation anxiety
- clingy babies
- challenges for your baby
- challenges for you
- your expectations
- the impact on you
- what can help you
To take the stress out of introducing solid food:
- where to start and how to move on to different food
- how you can do it – purees, mush and baby-led, plus a combination of methods
- food, snack and meal ideas
- what can help and what you can expect
- the practical stuff – equipment, mess and keeping it safe
You can also arrange a conversation with me to talk through any questions.
As an antenatal and postnatal specialist, I love talking about birth and babies and working with expectant and parents.
I have a parent-led approach: listening and learning from experiences, providing realistic information and encouraging you to focus on your needs so you can find what works for you.
I am passionate about being able to connect with parents so you feel more informed, reassured and confident.
Working with parents since 2002
My face-to-face sessions are ideal for parents across Newcastle & Tyneside. With video sessions, I work with parents everywhere.
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With 1:1 sessions, an online learning space and Mother Cuppa, my practice is here for you every step of the way. You can also sign up for my newsletter for exclusive content, discussion and a place to ask questions.
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antenatal & postnatal specialist 