Holistic Babies London

The Support We Offer at Holistic Babies London:

Inclusive, Holistic Care for Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Parenthood.

A Space for All

At Holistic Babies London, we meet you where you are. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth or navigating the early years with multiple children, our team is here to support, inform, and empower you — with heart, skill, and a shared commitment to inclusive, transformative care.

You deserve care that understands you — care that holds space for your story, your needs, and your hopes.

At Holistic Babies London, we offer a full spectrum of support, tailored to who you are, where you are in your journey, and the unique needs of your family.

We are a collective of midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, health visitors, psychotherapists, and holistic practitioners, many of whom bring lived experience as parents, people of colour, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and survivors of birth trauma. Our care is rooted in compassion, evidence, cultural sensitivity, and deep respect for your choices.

Antenatal Support

We offer 1:1 and small group antenatal classes adapted to your background, values, and birth preferences— not one-size-fits-all.

Our classes include:

• Pregnancy, Birth & Postnatal Preparation for Black and Brown Women & People of Colour
  with Charmaine (Sleep Consultant), Cree (Health Visitor), Nakesha (Midwife), and Yvonne (Midwife)
  A space to prepare, be seen, and be supported by professionals who share and understand your lived experience.

• Muslim Women’s Breastfeeding Class (Women Only) with Wedad (IBCLC)
  Designed for Muslim women, this class honours cultural and religious values while providing expert, evidence-based guidance.

• LGBTQIA+ Pregnancy, Birth & Bodyfeeding Support with Joey (Doula) and Cree (Health Visitor)
  Identity-affirming support for queer parents, focusing on inclusive language, diverse family structures, and affirming care pathways.

• Customised Antenatal Sessions
  Tailored education around birth preparation, informed choices, newborn care, partner support, and more — adapted to your goals and cultural context.

Birth Support

We provide in-person and virtual birth companionship and doula care to help you feel safe, respected, and empowered, whatever kind of birth you’re planning — from home birth to planned caesarean.

Our birth team includes:

• Steph(Reiki Master, Hypnobirthing Teacher, Former Midwife)

• Joey (Full-Spectrum Doula – LGBTQIA+)

• Emma (Birth Doula, Hypnobirthing Instructor)

• Yvonne (Senior Midwife) & Nakesha (Midwife)

• And a network of community doulas and peer support workers.

Postnatal Support

Because the journey doesn’t end at birth — we walk with you through the early weeks and beyond.

Infant Feeding Support:

• Breastfeeding & Chestfeeding:
  With Steph, Anna, Wedad, Yvonne (IBCLCs), Gilly (Lactation Specialist), Emma (Breastfeeding Counsellor). 
  Trauma-aware, evidence-based support for all feeding choices — from exclusive breastfeeding to mixed or formula feeding.

• Bottle Feeding & Combination Feeding:
  Support from a non-judgmental, choice-affirming perspective — including emotional guidance when your feeding journey doesn’t go as planned.

• Post Tongue-Tie Feeding Support:
  With Steph, Anna, Wedad, Gilly, Yvonne and Emma— offering expert care post-procedure.

Infant Sleep Support:

• With Charmaine (Sleep Consultant), Anna (Holistic Sleep Coach), and Steph (Holistic Sleep & Mental Health). 
  Support that aligns with your parenting values — no “cry-it-out” advice, just responsive, gentle, and practical strategies.

Additional Postnatal Services: beyond infancy.

• Introducing Solids:
  With Steph and Anna — helping you navigate food, feeding, and emotional readiness with confidence

• Potty Learning:
  With Anna — respectful and developmentally aligned support

• Emotional Development & Regulation:
  With Steph — supporting parents and children with attachment-based strategies

• Baby Massage:
  With Steph — soothing techniques to bond, relieve discomfort, and support sleep and digestion

• Holistic Family Support:
  With Steph — ongoing care that supports you as your baby grows

Support for Fathers & Non-Birthing Parents

Because your mental health matters too.

• Adrian(Psychotherapist) — specialising in fatherhood, emotional transition, and identity

• Andre(Personal Coach) — focusing on confidence, role adjustment, and emotional resilience

• Steph— supporting family systems and emotional wellbeing after baby, becoming parents while healing.

• Kirsty: Perinatal Mental Health Midwife, navigating mental health in the perinatal period.