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"Emily was fantastic and her enthusiasm really shone through. She helped facilitate some really interesting, emotional discussions and created a safe space for the group to share their own personal postnatal experiences."

The Mama Cwtch offering

We have designed a range of packages and courses to suit you and your needs as you journey through matrescence. We are also open to creating a tailored package together - so do get in touch!

Antenatal Group Course

Starting Thursday 25th September in Penarth!

You weren't designed to go through your pregnancy alone (and Mama, the internet cannot be your only friend during this season!) Come and join our friendly safe space to prepare for motherhood in the heart of Penarth for a real in-person 'Mama Cwtch'. Meet other Mamas-to-be and feel nurtured, supported and prepared for the journey ahead!

  • In-person, partners welcome or come on your own Mama

  • Doula-led, evidence-based info and resources, optional prayer support

  • Relaxed atmosphere, fun and friendly, with light refreshments provided

DETAILS:

  • Thursday evenings: 25th September, 2nd October, 9th October, (no session on 16th Oct, suggested social meet-up), 23rd October and 30th October

  • 5:30pm to 7pm

  • Stanwell Road Baptist Church (the Lounge), Penarth, CF64 2EZ

  • £20 per session, £100 block booking for all 5 sessions.

TOPICS:

  1. Preparing for YOUR birth: types of labour, positions, pain relief options, your choices 

  2. Recovering from your birth & transition to motherhood 

  3. Breastfeeding/ Bottle feeding

  4. Early days with baby: Sleep & newborn care

  5. Community support & relationships

We cannot wait to meet you and walk alongside you during this season. Email mamacwtch@gmail.com for any questions before signing up... Or book your spot today!

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"The 1:1 Doula" package

Our special, 1:1, personalised package to journey through matrescence with you: 

  • Begins during your 3rd trimester

  • In the comfort of your own home 

  • Tailored resources and support

  • 2x Antenatal sessions for 2 hours (to discuss your birth plan, feeding plan, matrescence support)

  • 3x Postnatal sessions for 2.5 hours (to support you settle home with baby, feeding support, sleep guidance, newborn care, taking care of baby and/or siblings while mama rests, tailored signposting and light duties at home)

  • Includes: Birth reflections (debrief) session

  • Total: £228

Postnatal Doula - bookable blocks

Unlimited, bookable blocks of 1:1, personalised Postnatal Doula support:

  • In the comfort of your own home

  • You choose how often

  • Bookable in blocks of 2.5 hours:

  • 9:30am-12 midday OR 1pm-3:30pm

  • Full Postnatal support to suit your needs: support for you to settle home with baby, feeding support, sleep guidance, newborn care, taking care of baby and/or siblings while mama rests, tailored signposting and light duties at home

  • Includes:  Birth reflections (debrief) session

  • £24 per hour Monday-Friday (£60 per session)

Online "Preparing for your Matrescence" Group course

Coming soon!

  • 5 x Group sessions online 1.5 hours video call

  • Starts in the 3rd trimester

  • 2x Antenatal sessions: preparing for the arrival of your baby - together with new friends (birth planning, feeding and what to expect)

  • 3x Postnatal sessions: Action learning together and group support as you share your experiences, facilitated by the Postnatal Doula

  • Optional 'Praying Mamas' group (prayer course) 

  • Total: £50 (£10 per 1.5 hour session)

In-person "Preparing for your Matrescence" Group course

Coming soon!

  • 5 x 1.5 hour in-person group sessions in Penarth

  • Starts in the 3rd trimester

  • 2x Antenatal sessions: preparing for the arrival of your baby - together with new friends (birth planning, feeding and what to expect)

  • 3x Postnatal sessions: Action learning together and group support as you share your experiences, facilitated by the Postnatal Doula

  • Optional 'Praying Mamas' group (prayer course) 

  • Total: £100 (£20 per 1.5 hour session)

Online "Supporting your teams through matrescence" training for businesses

Online facilitation for your teams:

  • Up-to-date research on Matrescence (the transition to motherhood)

  • Practical tools to support new mothers in your workplace 

  • Ideal for managers and team leaders

  • Interactive, engaging course, meaningful dialogues and contributes towards a positive workplace culture of wellbeing

  • Retaining your top team members after they return from maternity leave!

  • Half-Day online facilitation & workshop (£790)

  • 60 minute 'power hour' training (£190)

In-person "Supporting your teams through matrescence" training

Facilitated in your work place:

  • Up-to-date research on Matrescence (the transition to motherhood)

  • Practical tools to support new mothers in your workplace

  • Ideal for managers and team leaders

  • Interactive, engaging course, meaningful dialogues and contributes towards a positive workplace culture of wellbeing

  • Retaining your top team members after they return from maternity leave!

  • Half-Day facilitation & workshop (£890)

  • 60 minute 'power hour' training (£290)

  • Certified Birth Doula & Postnatal Doula, trained with globally-renowned Kicki Hansard at the BirthBliss Doula Academy (2025)

  • FEDANT Registered (National regulator in the antenatal and postnatal sector) Number: 13874.

  • Breastfeeding Peer Supporter (trainee) with Association for Breastfeeding Mothers (2025)

  • Graduate from the GSK (The Kings Fund) Community Health Leadership Programme (2024-25)

  • Make Birth Better 'Champion' and Birth Trauma CPD training (2025)

  • 12+ years in charities, frontline support with new mothers, families/ healthcare sector, refugees and asylum-seekers, Roma children's work, Christian mission projects (2013-25)

  • Montessori kindergarten assistant (2017)

  • Mini First Aid training (2023)

  • Bereavement Care Awareness training (2025)

  • Safeguarding training level B (Wales) and level 1+2 (Adults, England) (2020-2025)

  • Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training, Anti-oppression and Trauma-informed care

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FEDANT registration number: 13874
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