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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

In person, 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

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DETAILS:

Starting again from 2027

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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

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

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"Preparing for Birth with God" package

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

  • Begins during your 3rd trimester

  • In the comfort of your own home or online 

  • Tailored resources and support

  • 2 x Antenatal sessions for 2 hours (to discuss the physiology of labour, your birth choices, feeding plan, Matrescence support)

  • 1 x Postnatal sessions for 2.5 hours (to support you settle home with baby, feeding support, sleep guidance, newborn care and signposting)

  • Includes: Birth reflections (debrief) session

  • Total: £250

Postnatal Doula - support sessions

Bookable sessions of 1:1, personalised Postnatal Doula support:

  • In the comfort of your own home

  • You choose how often

  • Bookable in sessions of 2.5 hours:

  • 8:30am-11am OR 12pm-2:30pm

  • 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

  • Monday-Friday (£75 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

  • 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

  • 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

BirthBliss Academy training
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FEDANT registration number: 13874
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