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......

19/04/2026

IAIM Baby Massage.
In The Womb
Next course starting Friday, April 24th
Some space left

17/04/2026

Pregnant Pause
Friday evenings at 7
Relax and recharge

16/04/2026

Burnley Baby Club
Fridays, 1pm, Briercliffe Community Centre, Jubilee Street

Due to unforeseen building supplier issues the first session of the next Baby Massage course will now take place on Apri...
14/04/2026

Due to unforeseen building supplier issues the first session of the next Baby Massage course will now take place on April 24th.

I’m so grateful for the understanding and patience of those already booked on and if you’ve not secured your place yet you have an addition week to do so.

Looking forward to seeing you then xx



There’s space to come and join us on Friday. Suitable from birth until your baby is rolling away from you. I look forwar...
12/04/2026

There’s space to come and join us on Friday. Suitable from birth until your baby is rolling away from you. I look forward to welcoming you there xx

I get to meet the most amazing parents. Babies are lovely. Mothers are my all time favourite breed of people.Sometimes I...
10/04/2026

I get to meet the most amazing parents.
Babies are lovely.
Mothers are my all time favourite breed of people.

Sometimes I am fortunate enough to meet mothers in pregnancy, to hear their fears, to build their confidence, to point them towards good information. Sometimes I meet mothers when they are feeding their new baby and come a bit unstuck. Sometimes I meet mothers at Baby Club and get to feed them cake.

Sometimes, whenever I’m really lucky, I get to spend time with mothers throughout this journey. I get to see their bodies grow, I witness the dents that birth leaves on them physically and emotionally. I observe their healing. I watch as their confidence in mothering grows. I see how they grow, in so many ways, as rapidly as their beautiful babies grow bigger. I get to know them and love them.

I also get sadness and feel loss when that time comes to an end. I might have seen a mother every week for a year or more when she returns to work. Their absence leaves a hole in my week. I am left with lovely memories. Sometimes those mothers circle back when they welcome another baby, that’s very special indeed.

And sometimes I get flowers, potted plants and bottles of wine, cards containing words that make me weep.

I am forever grateful to have had this time with you, thank you for including me in your motherhood adventures.

As always, love for you from me xx

Breastfeeding education and planning seems to be targeted towards people expecting their first babies. We forget that th...
08/04/2026

Breastfeeding education and planning seems to be targeted towards people expecting their first babies.

We forget that the universe gifts us a baby with a completely different personality the second time round. We also forget that each subsequent baby has an entirely new mother, one with skills, knowledge and lived experience that she didn’t have last time she welcomed a baby.

I created this three hour session for parents welcoming subsequent babies, for women who have breastfed, or not, before. An opportunity to review and reflect. A chance to stockpile resources and information, a place to help you plan for feeding your next baby.

With a small group of other mums we will explore what feeding looked like last time; decide what you’d like to repeat and what you hope not to experience again. We will revisit the mechanics of breastfeeding - what you’ve got, how it works and how to support it. We will make space to explore common challenges and local avenues of support. All in a cosy space with hot drinks aplenty and cake too!

Sessions now planned to take us to the end of the year, if you’d like to join a session, let me know.




Touch is vital for our physical and emotional health. Positive touch can reduce stress, boost your immune system, help c...
04/04/2026

Touch is vital for our physical and emotional health. Positive touch can reduce stress, boost your immune system, help calm and regulate your body. Nurturing touch can reduce pain. Mutual touch can reduce a sense of isolation or loneliness. We are wired to receive positive touch as soon as we are born and we need it throughout our lifetime.

This little man loved the close attention of his mother during massage sessions, he smiled lots, gazed at his most favourite person (as well as napping and feeding as he needed).

Come and join me, and a small group of other new parents, to explore positive, nurturing touch. Learn strokes that will soothe and calm your baby. Have a hot drink and a sweet treat and space to share the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Join the five week IAIM massage course starting on April 17th, I look forward to welcoming you xx




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Chocolate cakes ready for Baby Club this afternoon. A reminder that babies under six months old do not need, even a tiny...
03/04/2026

Chocolate cakes ready for Baby Club this afternoon.

A reminder that babies under six months old do not need, even a tiny, taste of chocolate this Easter weekend.

They also don’t need rabbit or egg themed ‘stuff’. Babies need experiences that enrich their time with their parents, activities that bring calm and connection. Baby Massage is the perfect gift for a very new human, and also a wonderful gift for their brand new parents. The next course starts on the 17th of this month.

Whatever you’re up to today, happy Friday xx

28/03/2026

Pregnant Pause, coming on April 17th.
An opportunity to relax and recharge, meet other mothers and explore any pregnancy, birth or feeding related topics that are important to you.
I look forward to welcoming you soon xx

27/03/2026

Happy Friday xx

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