My Services

My Services

How can I help? At Nurtured Hearts Mother & Baby Care Ltd I am committed to providing the highest levels of care, professionalism and client confidentiality. I recognise the unique parenting journey of each family, and the way needs and support will vary over time. My packages of care are truly bespoke, with the flexibility to give you the help you need when you need it and how you need it.

Whether you need my help for two hours or two months, daytime or overnight, on the telephone or in person, I will work with you to deliver personalised care tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.

Prenatal Services

A mother is born in the moment she learns she is carrying a little life inside her. Whatever the duration of that life, whatever the circumstances, I am here to provide practical and emotional support during pregnancy and help you prepare for life with a newborn. Whether it is your first baby or your fifth, a time of joy or apprehension, I will work with you to ensure you feel truly held and supported.

My prenatal services include;

Practical and emotional support throughout the prenatal period, particularly in the context of challenges such as multiple pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, high risk pregnancy or prolonged bed rest.
Emotional support for mothers experiencing prenatal anxiety and depression or the complicated emotions arising from prior pregnancy or neonatal losses.
Help with childcare and household jobs to maximise opportunities for resting and nesting.
Demonstration of any practical skills you need to master before welcoming your baby.
Preparation for what to expect in the initial days and weeks after birth, with guidance on postnatal recovery and newborn behaviour and development.
Discussion of your feeding goals and guidance on how to get off to the best start with breastfeeding, formula feeding or mixed feeding.
Education and advice on safe sleeping practices.
Help with setting up the nursery and babyproofing the home.
Information and advice on the purchase of newborn essentials and items for your hospital bag.

Postnatal & Newborn Services

The postnatal period is a beautiful season of life, but one which frequently leaves us exhausted and overwhelmed as mothers. I am here to be a trusted and reassuring presence in the days, weeks and months after birth, giving you the practical and emotional support you need to recover, adjust and thrive as a mother.

My postnatal care packages can be remote or in person, and include;

Education and advice on normal newborn behaviours, feeding cues and sleep expectations, as well as red flags for illness or need for medical attention.
Support with all aspects of newborn care, including feeding, settling, bathing, cord care and safe sleep practices.
Strategies for soothing your baby and dealing with periods of prolonged or excessive crying.
Advice on age-appropriate play activities and developmental stimulation for your baby.
Light domestic and household duties to enable you to rest and recuperate after birth.
Telephone and Whatsapp Support to address those questions and moments of worry that crop-up in the newborn period.
Provision of baby and sibling care to facilitate your rest and recovery.
Daytime visits and support for as long as you need.
Twilight visits to assist with the household evening routine.
Overnight care of your baby, either as sole charge care whilst you sleep or to provide support with breastfeeding and settling.
1:1 tuition in baby massage, allowing you to discover the amazing benefits of baby massage in the comfort of your own home.
Accompanying you / assisting you with any 'firsts' you may be anxious about.
Practical and emotional support during periods of postnatal anxiety or depression.
Advice on infant safety and baby-proofing throughout the home.
Laundry duties in the nursery including washing, ironing and organising of baby's clothes.
Support with breastfeeding, including assistance with optimal latching, positioning and assessment of effective milk transfer.
Support with bottle feeding, including paced / responsive feeding, safe preparation of feeds and effective latching.