Meet the Specialist
Let us introduce our team of amazing specialists for our mums and baby course in Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hitchin & Hertford. All our experts are here to champion women through their postpartum journey and beyond. They provide evidence based information and advice, empowering you in your postnatal choices.
Our sessions offer you the opportunity to meet an array of different postnatal specialists over 6 weeks, all under the umbrella of 6WeekSocial. The specialists will share their insight and guidance as well as offering an opportunity for you to ask questions and seek advice on your postnatal needs, first hand.
Our Fabulous Course Hosts
Emily Newell
Owner, Harpenden Host & Family Photographer
Emily has been a newborn and motherhood photographer for 13 years - Evie Grace Photography
Having struggled with her own fertility journey and postpartum anxiety Emily is passionate about supporting mums through the fourth trimester and beyond. Having experience first hand her own struggles with early motherhood.
Emily became the owner in 2024 having hosted the Harepnden course for a year.
Leanne Lawrence
Brighter Birthing
Leanne is our Berkhamsted host, bringing a wealth of experience supporting parents through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
She’s been teaching Antenatal & Hypnobirthing classes locally for a decade now. More recently, she trained as a birth & postnatal doula so she can be by parents’ side throughout their journey.
Influenced by the hundreds of birth stories from her birth prep classes & her other role with the local MNVP (Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership), she is training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor & plans to specialise in birth & postnatal therapy.
Mama JoJo
Mama JoJo Postnatal
Jojo, is a mother of two, as well as a Breastfeeding Counsellor and Postnatal Doula. After studying for a Birth and Beyond foundation degree, she found her passion for postnatal support. She now runs various postnatal classes, including Weaning, baby massage and yoga, and leads support groups, offering a consistent, non-judgmental presence to help mothers navigate the early months of parenthood.
Kirstie Gran
Inner Shine
Kirstie specialises in mama and child empowerment through holistic, natural care, having studied a wide range of supportive and healing modalities, including Holistic Health Coaching, Matrescence Coaching, Neurodevelopmental Movement, Postnatal Belly Dance, Doula support, the 3 Step Rewind process, ICU Academy Teaching, Reiki, and Mindfulness. Kirstie has a particular focus on women’s health pre-pregnancy, throughout pregnancy, and postnatally, as well as on children’s health and overall wellbeing
Hitchin
Jennie
JT Nutrition & Wellness
Jen is a qualified Health Coach specialising in nutrition, wellness and fertility, with a strong focus on supporting postpartum mums. Jen helps new mums nourish their bodies after birth to help boost energy levels, support recovery and also mental wellbeing. As a mum of two Jen understands how busy life can be with a new baby. She offers simple, nourishing nutrition guidance and quick, realistic recipe ideas that fit into your day - even when time and energy is limited. Jen’s approach is practical, supportive and centred around helping you feel your best during this important stage of motherhood.
Bally Lidder
THE MUMMY MOT
Bally is a specialist Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Acupuncturist and runs a private clinic in Hitchin and Hertford. She specialises in post natal physiotherapy and functional fitness.
Tami Wornham
The Baby Days Sleep
Tami is a level 6 certified sleep consultant specialising in babies and toddlers.
With over 20 years of experience working with young children, Tami is passionate to help families navigate the world of sleep, with support and guidance.
Tami originally trained as a Nanny, working in London and Switzerland.
Jashwini
Osteo Allies Woodside
Jashwini is a registered Osteopathy and practises at the Osteo Allies Woodside Clinic in Hitchin. Jashwini works with babies using gentle Cranial Osteopathy to support comfort, movement and balanced development in the early months of life.
She holds a Master’s degree in Osteopathy from the London School of Osteopathy, a BSc in Biomedical Science.
Harpenden
Ria Oliver
The Ria Oliver Coaching
Ria is a certified emotional health coach and therapist, specialising in transforming the lives of women in motherhood with anxiety and trauma.
Through her personalised 1-1 coaching and therapy services, she helps women to live a life unplugged from worries, self-doubt and feelings of failure, so that they can find themselves in motherhood, build unwavering self-confidence, breakthrough their challenges and live their lives with more ease, especially during times of transition and change.
Stacey Bulloch
Family Sleep Solution
Stacey is a certified sleep consultant. After going through our own sleep training journey, we have made it our mission to make sleep filled nights become the new normal for parents and to come away from the assumption that once you become a parent, sleep goes out of the window. We want to eliminate the stress and worry surrounding sleep by offering non-judgmental sleep advice that is gentle, responsive and family led.
Amy Perkins
Little Gym Harpenden
Amy is a mum of two and former circus acrobat, who has worked for The Little Gym network for over 15 years and now owns @thelittlegymharpenden @thlittlegymhamptonteddington and co-owns @thelittlegymbath Amy has a passion for motor skill development and the link to children’s academic work and life skills. She is delighted to bring her knowledge and creativity to our 6 week social sessions and looks forward to taking you through the benefits of early movement in infants and children.
Jasmine Fisher
Body Mechanix Clinic
Jasmine is a Senior Osteopath at the Body Mechanix Clinic with expertise in postnatal recovery. As a qualified Mummy MOT practitioner and Restore C-Section Scar Therapy specialist, Jasmine is dedicated to empowering women through every stage of their postpartum healing journey. She offers tailored guidance to help women recover from pregnancy and delivery, regain confidence, and safely return to exercise and daily activities.
Hertford
Victoria Byron
B&A Physiotherapist
Since qualifying in 2013, Vicki has specialised in Pelvic Health and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Whilst gaining experience in the NHS, private practice and sports teams she now runs a local physiotherapy clinic with her husband B&A Physiotherapy. Vicki is particularly passionate about postnatal tummy gap, reduction and prevention of leaking and prolapse and return to activity.
Sam Mackay
KEEP-A-BEAT HERTS
Sam is a First Aid trainer & part-time First Responder. Her sessions have been designed and developed specially for 6WeekSocial courses.
It's always a worry when baby gets that first cold or high temperature. In Sam's session we look at those common early childhood illnesses, what are there signs and symptoms, how best to treat them and when you should seek further advice
Ria Oliver
Ria Oliver Coaching
Ria is a certified emotional health coach and therapist, specialising in transforming the lives of women in motherhood with anxiety and trauma.
Through her personalised 1-1 coaching and therapy services, she helps women to live a life unplugged from worries, self-doubt and feelings of failure, so that they can find themselves in motherhood, build unwavering self-confidence, breakthrough their challenges and live their lives with more ease, especially during times of transition and change.
Heidi Hembry
Heidi Hembry is a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 17 years of experience, supporting families on their Infant Feeding journeys. Whether you are breastfeeding exclusively, combination feeding or exclusively formula feeding, Heidi will aim to answer all of your infant feeding related questions to give you the confidence and you and your little one deserve.
Berkhamsted
Suzy Reading
Chartered Psychologist
Suzy is a mother of two, an author, Chartered Psychologist and Coach. She specialises in self-care, supporting people during stress, loss and change, helping them find clarity, peace and a path of purposeful action.
Suzy is a monthly columnist for Top Sante magazine, the Psychology Expert for wellbeing brand Neom Organics and is a founding member of the ‘Nourish’ app.
Suzy has nine Self Care books published and available for purchase.
Becky Ashton
Physiotherapy
Becky has a wealth of experience in assessing and treating simple and complex musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy. She has been involved in setting up pelvic floor dysfunction services, treating women with bladder and bowel dysfunction as well as pelvic pain.
Megan
Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist
Megan is a specialist paediatric physiotherapy working with babies and children. Megan currently works independently in Berkhamsted and surrounding areas. She has extensive experience working with babies and children with a range of conditions and developmental delay. She loves working with babies and is passionate about supporting early intervention.
Susan
Tiny Dreamers Sleep
Certified Holistic Baby & Toddler Sleep Coach and founder of Tiny Dreamers Sleep, she supports families with gentle, evidence-based sleep guidance for children aged 4 months to 4 years.
Her calm, responsive approach supports family wellbeing and shows that small changes can make a big difference — no cry-it-out, no guilt, just more rest and less stress.
Plus Course
Emma Graham
Good Egg Coaching
Emma is a certified Coach specialising in supporting parents through maternity & paternity leave from a few months before they go on leave all the way until after they return.
In a recent survey she conducted only 14% of people felt prepared to return to work. Emma is here to make a difference to this.
Emma also coaches people through career transitions or those feeling stuck and unsure what their next steps should be at this challenging and uncertain time in their lives.
Hertford & Harpenden Specalist
Chantelle Palmer
Sets and Reps
Chantelle specialises in ante & postnatal exercise and strength and conditioning. I’ve helped women regain strength and confidence following pregnancy & birth and helped them understand what their body and mind is capable of.
She trains women to get strong, feel good and achieve goals they couldn’t do on their own.
Michelle Baynham
Motherhood Fit
Michelle Baynham is the founder of Mother Fit, a leading online subscription platform dedicated to women’s health, focusing on every aspect of well-being during pregnancy and beyond. As a mum, pregnancy and postpartum exercise expert, and nutrition advisor for weight management, Michelle supports women on their mental and physical journey of motherhood from the comfort of their homes, ensuring time productivity.
Victoria Davis
VDH Sleep
Victoria is an infant sleep consultant. After being a nanny for many years and seeing first hand many families struggle with sleep.
Victoria truly believe that with the right tools and healthy sleep habits that parenthood doesn’t have to include sleep deprivation at all.
Emma Bird
Physio 4 You
Emma is a specialist paediatric physiotherapist with extensive experience working with babies and children with a wide range of conditions from developmental delays to those with complex disability. She works for Physio4You as their lead paediatric physiotherapist supporting children and families in the community in and around Hertfordshire.
JoJo
Mama JoJo Postnatal
Jojo, is a mother of two, as well as a Breastfeeding Counsellor and Postnatal Doula. After studying for a Birth and Beyond foundation degree, she found her passion for postnatal support. She now runs various postnatal classes, including Weaning, baby massage and yoga, and leads support groups, offering a consistent, non-judgmental presence to help mothers navigate the early months of parenthood.
Jodie
Hartbeeps
Co-owner of Hartbeeps North and East Herts, St Albans, Broxbourne, Hoddesdon & Cheshunt.
Award-winning immersive sensory music classes for little ones with big imaginations. Inspired by curiosity, backed by research and sprinkled with magic.
Joanne
The Motherhood Movement
Jo is a dedicated Women’s Health Specialist, Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, and Pilates Instructor with a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges that come with parenthood and hormonal changes. As a mother of two, she brings empathy and real-life experience to her work, supporting women through every stage of life with a compassionate and informed approach.
Fran
Mini First Aid Watford
Is a qualified first aid instructor and delivers paediatric first aid training, primarily to parents, grandparents and to teachers.
With over 20 years’ experience as a dental nurse working in a busy dental practice she comes with a knowledge and confidence.
Evie Squires
Mother of all Jobs
Evie is the founder of Mother of All Jobs. As a mum of two, she is passionate about reshaping the world of work so that parenthood is seen as a strength, not a setback. She works with a wide range of clients, from purpose-driven start-ups to household names, connecting them with ambitious parents who are looking for flexible and fulfilling careers. Alongside the platform and job board, Evie has built a community and created resources and workshops that empower parents to navigate work and family life with confidence.
Flic Tyer
Creating Dream Sleep Solutions
Flic is a certified infant sleep specialist who takes a holistic approach to improving sleep for the entire family. With first-hand experience of the challenges that sleep deprivation brings, she understands its profound impact on both infants and their families.
Flic is passionate about supporting parents through their journey to better sleep. She loves to witness the positive transformations that come with improved sleep. Her approach not only helps create a calmer, less tearful baby but also results in a happier family environment.
Vicki
Mum and More Coach
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Vicki is your Go to coach for balancing motherhood, career, business and life challenges.
Vicki is an expert in transforming overwhelm into calm confidence.