Postnatal Support Workshops

Our postnatal workshops, which cover various topics including sleep, skincare and feeding workshops, are booked individually. Each session lasts two hours and includes refreshments. Alternatively, we can deliver these workshops one-on-one in the comfort of your own home. Please email us via the 'book now' link below, and we will respond with the location and dates of the next available postnatal workshops.

Baby face & ear care, eye care, and nappy rash management with barrier creams are essential topics covered in our postnatal skincare workshop. We also discuss skin care techniques like 'topping and tailing' and review effective skincare products, including emollient therapy. We also discuss the benefits of nurturing touch, safe massage oils, and we provide a demonstration on how to bath a baby.

The importance of sleep in babies can't be overstated, and understanding sleep cycles is crucial for new parents. What makes us sleepy can vary, especially during different developmental stages. Establishing a good sleep rhythm in the early days lays a strong foundation for healthy sleep habits. Attending a sleep workshop can provide valuable insights into creating an effective sleep routine, along with the benefits of daytime naps. Additionally, the sleep environment plays a crucial role in ensuring safe sleeping practices. Sleep can be affected when  parents are adapting to new circumstances or changes and this is discussed. The pros and cons of sleep training and gentle sleep training techniques will also be discussed in our sleep workshop.

We will discuss Lullaby Trust safe sleep advice, including safer bed sharing. Car seat safety, home safety, and pet safety are also discussed. Additionally, our sling safety guidelines and baby equipment safety considerations are essential topics covered in our postnatal workshops. For comprehensive advice and tips on child safety our postnatal safety workshop is a must for parents and grandparents!

Responsive feeding is crucial for your baby's healthy growth and development. Understanding feeding cues will play a significant role in this process. During our feeding workshop, we cover important topics such as the frequency of feeds, cluster feeding, and ideal feeding duration. You will also learn how to attach your baby to the breast correctly and recognise signs of good attachment, whether breastfeeding or formula feeding. We emphasise the safe preparation of formula, ensuring you are well-equipped for every feeding scenario. Additionally, our postnatal workshops include insights on night-time feeding, helping you manage sleep effectively.

When to introduce solid foods and the signs of readiness are vital topics covered in our introducing solid foods workshops. Techniques like spoon feeding and baby-led feeding will be explored, along with the necessary equipment needed to make feeding easier. Understanding portion sizes and food safety is crucial, especially when introducing allergenic foods. Choking prevention and baby first aid measures when coping with choking incidents are discussed and demonstrated. Additionally, vitamin supplements, milk intake, portion sizes and meal ideas are also discussed to give you confidence as parents.