The Postnatal Package

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Six personalised home visits

to support you, your baby and your whole family through the early weeks.

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The first weeks with a new baby are some of the most precious and some of the most demanding of your life.

You may feel joy, exhaustion, uncertainty and love all at once, often while recovering from birth and getting by on very little sleep, so having someone experienced and trusted by your side can make all the difference.

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Within the NHS, families typically receive around three postnatal visits from a midwife, sometimes at a local clinic rather than at home, and are usually discharged from midwifery care by around day 10-14. Maternity services are working incredibly hard, but this often leaves parents navigating feeding challenges, recovery and the huge adjustment to parenthood with little ongoing support, just when they need it most.

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This package offers something different: six home visits of around two hours each over the first six weeks, from a midwife who gets to know you, your baby and your family.

 

Visits are tailored to your needs, usually with two in the first week after birth, when support matters most, and the rest arranged as often as you need them throughout the first six weeks. It's designed to complement your NHS or private maternity care and help give you the continuity, time and reassurance that busy services often can't.

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Time to really be heard
NHS postnatal checks are often short, focused appointments, with limited time for anything beyond the essentials. At around two hours each, our visits are significantly longer, so nothing has to be rushed. There's time to watch a full feed, work through any difficulties step by step, answer every question, and talk about how you're really feeling, not just how your baby is doing. Many parents find this unhurried time is what makes them feel truly cared for.

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Adjusting to parenthood
Becoming a parent, whether for the first time or the fourth, changes everything.

Each visit gives you time to talk openly about how you're feeling, how your recovery is going and how you're adjusting as a family. We'll talk through your physical recovery after birth, rest and nutrition, managing visitors, and finding a rhythm that works for you. Partners are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged to be part of the visits, so you can both feel confident and supported as you settle into your new roles together.

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Infant feeding support
Feeding is often the area where new parents most need help, and the early days are when the right support makes the biggest difference. Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding or expressing, we'll be with you at home to observe feeds, help with positioning and attachment, and offer practical, personalised guidance. We can work through common challenges such as sore nipples, latching difficulties, engorgement, milk supply worries and unsettled feeds before they become overwhelming.

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As an Advanced Tongue Tie Practitioner, Emily can also assess your baby's oral function if feeding isn't going smoothly, so any underlying issues can be identified early and the right support put in place for you.

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Caring for your baby
From the very first nappy change, there's a lot to learn, and it's easier to learn it in your own home with someone to show you and support you gently. We'll cover the practical side of caring for your newborn, including swaddling, safe sleep, bathing, cord care, settling and soothing, understanding your baby's cues, and recognising what's normal and when to seek advice, and you'll gain the confidence to care for your baby your way.

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Weight checks for peace of mind
One of the most common worries for new parents is whether their baby is feeding well and growing as they should. Because we'll be visiting regularly, we can weigh your baby as often as needed, giving you clear, reliable reassurance when needed. Frequent weight checks, with the same set of scales and the same Midwife means that any concerns can be spotted and addressed early, and you can relax knowing your baby is on track rather than worrying between appointments.

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Continuity of care and emotional wellbeing
Seeing the same midwife throughout your postnatal journey means you won't have to repeat your story or start from scratch with someone new at each visit. We'll take the time to really get to know you, your birth experience and your family, which means changes in how you're feeling are more likely to be noticed early, and you can receive the appropriate and necessary support.

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The postnatal period can be emotionally challenging, and continuity of care from a trusted professional can help reduce the effects of low mood, anxiety and overwhelm, and having time to talk through your birth experience with regular reassurance and someone in your corner to support you and care for you, can help you feel less alone.

If you need additional support, we can help you access the right services quickly and efficiently.

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Support between visits
The early weeks can feel long and isolating, especially in the middle of the night when questions come up and there's no one to ask, so throughout the package, you'll have WhatsApp access to your Midwife, so you never have to feel alone with your worries.

Whether it's a question about feeding, your baby's sleep, a nappy you're unsure about or how you're feeling yourself, you can send a message and get your non-urgent questions answered by someone who already knows you and your baby.

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(Messages are answered Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, usually within one working day and are for non-urgent questions only. If you're worried about your own health or your baby's, such as heavy bleeding, fever, feeling very unwell, or a baby who is unusually sleepy, not feeding, has a high temperature or seems unwell, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or your maternity unit straight away. In an emergency, please don't hesitate to call 999).

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An investment in your whole family
The early weeks lay the foundations for feeding, recovery, bonding and family wellbeing in the months that follow.

 

This package is about more than checks and advice, but is about you feeling cared for, so that you can properly care for your baby.

 

Families who feel supported in these early weeks are more likely to feel confident, connected and positive about the start of their parenting journey, and we would love to support you to be the best parent you can be!

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