First-Drop

22/01/2023

New group for Dads!!! Caldi-Dads Collective with Dads Advisor Gez. Let’s talk about how we can help each other by connecting Father to Father. This group will discuss challenges, triumphs, goals and life situations in a supportive, judgement free environment.

Please share and encourage all Dad’s in Caldicot to attend.

20/01/2023

After a long break away while dealing with some things on the home front, it was so lovely to get back to Little Pips cuppa club today. As well as some lovely home visits earlier in the week.

26/10/2022

When you get a message from one of your mamas to say that little one is now over birthweight, after being worried about latch and a slow gain to start with.
Mamas rock, because postpartum recovery, and caring for a newborn is not easy. Especially not when you have a toddler too........keep up the good work

04/10/2022

Feeling rather under the weather at the moment and like maybe something is brewing, and not in the coffee pot. So in order to keep mums and babies safe and well, and to meet my own needs to feel better, I will be taking a week off starting today.
I will happily answer messages and calls if you need support, but will not be booking any breastfeeding home visits, doula visits or face to face support for the next 7 days.
Hopefully by then I'll be feeling better, and can safely see you all again.

31/08/2022

Caldicot breastfeesing support group are back after their summer break.....together works in caldicot. Tuesdays from 10-12.

31/08/2022

Had a lovely trip to longleat with my little one yesterday afternoon, and just wanted to share a photo I took of a posing giraffe.......for no other reason that I hope it brings a smile to your face

27/08/2022

Starting a sunny Saturday morning with a breastfeeding client, and have a doula client this afternoon. Any messages will be answered this evening, or tomorrow morning. Enjoy your weekend x

24/08/2022

24/08/2022

One of my lovely mamma's brought me a thank you gift.......I love it so much ❤️

02/08/2022

In honor of world breastfeeding week, share your favourite breastfeeding photos below 🥰

21/07/2022

This lovely lady was my childminder for many years, was so so sad when they went into full time school and we didn't need childcare anymore. If anyone is looking for a childminder, you can't find better, snap her up quickly x

September vacancies 😊

19/07/2022

Sorry folks, been awol for a couple of days. We ticked off some bucket list items for mum in law, and I got to whizz around a race track in an ariel atom, a ferrari and a lambourgini (photos will follow if anyone wants to see them) We have had 2 kids really struggling with the heat the last few days, and another with crippling hay-fever, and some urgent life admin to get done.
I have replied to the message that have been waiting, and normal service will resume tomorrow.

14/07/2022

This would make an excellent baby shower gift

14/07/2022

Did you know, First-drop has more to offer than breastfeeding support. I am also a postnatal doula and offer a cloth nappy library too.....

Today I Spent a lovely morning with an expectant mum, planning her postpartum care.
A postpartum plan can help you recognise your support needs after welcoming your baby, and give your loved ones a heads up as to how best to support you while you recover from growing and birthing this new little person.
How you recover, can have such a profound and long lasting effect on your physical and mental health too, so invest in your recovery.

My doula mission - reclaiming the postpartum period, one family at a time 🥰

If you would like to discuss how first-drop can support you, drop me a message and book an appointment. Packages of care will be built around your needs and wishes

11/07/2022

Just a little heads up. I will not be available Monday morning, have a meeting first thing. I will be available in the afternoon though, and will reply to any messages after lunch.
Hope you have all had a lovely weekend, and stayed safe in the sun

08/07/2022

No cuppa club this week, so starting something new and lovely instead, blossom and Berry nurturing touch practitioner course. I attended a new born workshop with claire at little pips, when my youngest was born, and really loved it. So will love being able to offer this service to my doula clients in the near future

21/06/2022

I think I'm all caught up on admin, if I've missed you though please give me a nudge.

Had a lovely home visit this afternoon, with a gorgeous mamma and baby team. I love my work 🥰

16/06/2022

So I'm being brave and heading off to a gathering of other doulas this weekend. Very outside my comfort zone, lots of strangers and 'camping' too.
So while I'm very excited to learn from some 200+ fellow practitioners, I'm also super anxious too. I will be available via telephone on 07726420691 until 2pm tomorrow, and then I'll be out of contact until 4pm Sunday afternoon, where once again my work phone will be turned on for calls. Any messages will be replied to first thing Monday morning.
I'm really sad to miss Little Pips cuppa club tomorrow, but the lovely Claire will be able to help you with any face to face support you need.

I have only 2 appointments left for home visits next week Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9 until 11:30, so if you were thinking of booking, please do so sooner rather than later. Those already with appointments next week, I look forward to see you.

Have a lovely weekend all x