The Babe in Arms

The Babe in Arms Independent, evidence based support for pregnant people and new parents. Birth Preparation, Breastfeeding Support and Baby Massage......

07/03/2026

You’re a phenomenal human and I’m glad you’re here xx

06/03/2026

Happy Friday Beautiful people xx

It’s me! As a Breastfeeding Counsellor I:💜 have more than eight years of personal experience of breastfeeding my own chi...
02/03/2026

It’s me!

As a Breastfeeding Counsellor I:

💜 have more than eight years of personal experience of breastfeeding my own children
💜 have a university education to understand lactation and counselling (and doing the two together)
💜 work in a holistic, mother-centred way
💜 meet you where you’re at and go from there
💜 value your hopes, dreams and aspirations
💜have more than 18 years experience of working with parents across third sector organisations, Children’s Centres and Maternity Services
💜 complete hours of additional training each year to keep my skills and knowledge up to date

As a Breastfeedinf Counsellor I will never:

❌ tell you what to do
❌ pass judgement on your parenting decisions
❌ diagnose, I am not a clinician and if I feel you need something more specific I can signpost you to someone better placed to support you
❌ make guesses, if I don’t know the answer I’ll let you know and we can find out together

If you feel you would like some support with planning to feed your baby during pregnancy, feeding your baby or ending your breastfeeding journey I’m available for 1:1 support or you can access support for free (and eat cake) at Burnley Baby Club each Friday.

28/02/2026

Happy Saturday!

Baby Massage.Five week course.Starting this Friday.Let me know if you’d like to come and join us!
23/02/2026

Baby Massage.
Five week course.
Starting this Friday.
Let me know if you’d like to come and join us!



Come and join us as we celebrate 4 years of Baby Club!! 286 families supported so far…Doors open at 12:30. Come for hand...
22/02/2026

Come and join us as we celebrate 4 years of Baby Club!! 286 families supported so far…

Doors open at 12:30.

Come for handmade gifts, soft play and cakes!!

22/02/2026

Early morning baking. See you at 12:30 xx

Five weeks of calm and connection. A warm social space, the gift of positive, nurturing touch for you and your baby. Sui...
19/02/2026

Five weeks of calm and connection. A warm social space, the gift of positive, nurturing touch for you and your baby. Suitable from birth until your baby is rolling away from you.

Starting in just over a week, I’d love to welcome you there!



I'm in the middle of a fabulous antenatal course in Burnley, they really are my favourite (shhhh, don't tell the other g...
16/02/2026

I'm in the middle of a fabulous antenatal course in Burnley, they really are my favourite (shhhh, don't tell the other groups), the venue is just up the road from my home and these are often the parents I get to see more of after birth. I've a course here again in April for babies anticipated to arrive from mid May. If you're growing a human come along and prepare for the next part of your adventure.

I got a beautiful birth announcement via email this morning, sums up what I always hope parents walk away with. I don't empower parents, I simply remind them they are powerful and give them the knowledge and tools to navigate the road ahead:

"Thank you once again for all you taught us through the classes, it really helped us feel in control and empowered through the last few weeks of our pregnancy. Thanks to you, our birth was a really positive one - arriving at the birth centre fully dilated, having phoned ahead so that the water bath was prepped ahead, and delivering within 2 hours of arriving"



Close, loving, affectionate relationships are what make the world go round. It’s not all about romantic love! I observe ...
14/02/2026

Close, loving, affectionate relationships are what make the world go round. It’s not all about romantic love!

I observe and participate in love everyday

❤️ the love and affection mothers have for other mothers
❤️ the love mothers have for other peoples children, I see examples of community mothering every week
❤️ the love and connection we have with regularly seen people that punctuate our days and make them brighter
❤️ loving yourself and recognising little wins

A long time ago, with my son, less than a week old, strapped to my chest I did a food shop. Maureen, an older woman, learning a new job role was going solo on the checkout for the first time. She apologised for being slow, I said it suited me fine, we chatted. Eighteen years later, I will always seek out her checkout if I can. She’s watched my children grow and been interested in my life beyond food shopping. I know about her husbands illness, their home renovation and so much more. Whenever I see her she asks how my baby is, even now he’s 18! This is love in the wild.

Love is everywhere, even when sometimes we don’t always see or feel it.

As always, love from me for you xx

This little baby had a massageThis new mummy found a friendThis first time parent felt heardThis Daddy learned to soothe...
12/02/2026

This little baby had a massage
This new mummy found a friend
This first time parent felt heard
This Daddy learned to soothe their babe
And this little baby said massage me, all day long!

Five weeks, your own organic massage oil, a handbook of strokes, a hot drink and sweet treat, time with other parents. Social, postnatal support at its best.

Suitable from birth until your baby is crawling away from you.

I look forward to welcoming you xx



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