About Us
Emily Newell
Hi, I’m Emily, mum to two little children, Evie & Jack.
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I'm also a local Hertfordshire newborn & family photographer. I'm someone who deeply values the power of community and support.
My path to motherhood wasn’t straightforward—I faced fertility struggles, endured a miscarriage, and experienced a lot of anxiety as a new mum.
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After my babies were born in Singapore, I joined a postnatal mums course to meet others in the same boat. The friendships I made during that time were a lifeline, helping me through some of the most challenging days.
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Now back in Harpenden, after living in Singapore for 10 years, I’ve taken over from Tracey, the previous owner, after hosting the Harpenden Course for over a year. I absolutely loved hosting and was thrilled with the opportunity to help grow and develop the 6-week social—a truly incredible course that I’m passionate about.
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Through my photography, I love capturing authentic and emotional family portraits, especially those tender moments that can feel like they pass in the blink of an eye. If you’re looking for someone who understands the highs and lows of motherhood, and wants to help you cherish your family’s special moments, I’m here for you.
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About Us
Tracey Mornington-West
Hi, I’m Tracey, mum to one, step-mum to 3, wife, sister, daughter and aunt. By profession, I'm an Early Years Practitioner and Montessori Teacher.
I’m pretty much all about those early years of life and the importance of attachment to others and the environment. For me, the more holistic and organic we can be in our approach to motherhood and raising our children, the more balanced we feel as individuals.
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Before having my son, Roni, I was carefree, living in Mallorca working as a Nanny. Becoming a mum shifted my priorities from getting the most out of life for myself to getting it right for him.
The transition from just me, to me and my baby was more difficult than I had anticipated. I had read the baby books and I had some experience with my Nannying role, but I still found myself trying to 'fit in' to my new responsibility emotional unprepared.
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Roni was delivered by C-section. I had so wanted to have a natural birth. But he was delivered healthy, with all fingers and toes, I was blessed.
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All mothers will have their own unique birth story. As a women, I believed that I would automatically fall into motherhood, instinctively knowing what to do. And for the most part I did; we do. But becoming a mother is a change in who you are and that I had not prepared for.
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I found my reassurance and guidance came from others mums who were also going through the same new life phase. Those mums are still my best friends today – 15 years on.
This is where I recognise the power of 6WeekSocial in the coming together of new mums and the importance of postnatal support from our session specialists.
6WeeKSocial was started as a social support group for new mums, to help them build connections with other mums and to feel empowered with the knowledge and advise shared by session experts. Giving confidence in knowing that even when the days seem long and the nights lonely - you're not alone!
6WeekSocial was created for mums to feel empowered, supported and to know that they’re not alone - when the days seem long and the nights feel lonely as you get up for those feeds, the 6WeekSocial community is there to support you.
6WeekSocial has continued to grow from the very first group back in 2011. The owners joy and passion for 6WeekSocial has been evident over the years, as the courses have grown and expanded and the community of 6WS mums has expanded. We are so proud of our little community and there is nothing we love more than witnessing new friendships bloom between new mums from being on the 6WeekSocial course.