Taking Baby Steps

12/09/2025

If you have had a difficult experience during birth or are finding the postnatal period hard then please don't struggle on alone. Both face to face and online appointments are available. Get in touch on admin@takingbabysteps.co.uk
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02/09/2025

Proud to have completed my most recent training to become an Advanced Rainbow Baby Practitioner thanks to the Foundation for Infant Loss.
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28/08/2025

I'm going to be at this event next Sunday 7th September. See details on Cocoon Harrogate post to book if interested.

15/08/2025

Busy times at Taking Baby Steps plus some time off during the summer has resulted in me being quiet on social media. So just to say, I'm still here, welcome to helping anyone who may be struggling. I am at in Harrogate for face to face appointments 2 days a week and have online appointments available on other days. Funding is in place for those that have experienced a pregnancy loss for up to six sessions. Funding is also in place to enable a large discount for those that have experienced birth trauma. Get in touch for more information.
Thank you again to those who have made donations to help others and to those who continue to fundaraise, it means a lot.
www.takingbabysteps.co.uk

14/07/2025

"I just wanted to say how much of a difference you have made to our journey. Before I was able to have some sessions with you I genuinely didn't know how to speak about our loss. I have never been in a position during my life where I have felt no one understood, until we faced our loss. You were the person who helped me see some light again and start to prepare me for our rainbow baby. I have no doubt you have helped so many people and the world is a much brighter place thanks to you. I am eternally grateful to have met you."
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11/07/2025

"Thank you so much for helping me through the past year or so. You were a life line in the beginning when I needed it, someone to confide in and completely open up to. Everyone who goes through loss needs a Jane in their life! I will continue to forever sing your praises. I am a completely different person to the woman who first came to see you and some of that is down to you."
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08/07/2025

A previous client recently contacted me to say she wished to ask for donations from her friends and family for her 40th birthday, rather than gifts. We discussed that all of the money would be used to help other women who have experienced pregnancy loss by funding sessions for them. She has since donated a large amount of money and I want to take this opportunity to thank her for doing something so kind for her birthday and of course to all her friends and family who gave so generously.
The people I am fortunate enough to meet in this role are incredible.
"For my 40th birthday I decided I wanted to do something that truly mattered to me and asked for money rather than gifts to donate to Taking Baby Steps - an organisation that walked me through the most devastating chapter of my life. The loss of my baby and the trauma that followed.
Their care, compassion and specialised support helped me navigate grief, trauma and PTSD when I felt completely broken. They held a safe space for me when I didn’t have the strength to hold myself.
This donation is a small way to say thank you and help others in crisis access the same support I did. No one should have to walk through that kind of darkness alone.
Thank you so much Jane, I will be eternally grateful x"
www.takingbabysteps.co.uk

13/06/2025

What I do - I see people who have been affected by an experience in the perinatal period and require some emotional support. This can be fertility issues, pregnancy loss and subsequent pregnancies, anxiety, birth trauma or postnatal issues. I worked as a Midwife for 22 years prior to commencing this therapeutic role in 2022.
Where and when are appointments available? I am lucky enough to be able to work with the wonderful team and have face to face appointments available on a Tuesday and Friday (Thursdays until the end of June). On other days I have online appointments available for those live are further away or it is simply more convenient.
There are 3 other directors for Taking Baby Steps and we have been awarded numerous grants over the years to help with costs for clients.
If you feel you my benefit from some support then do get in touch. admin@takingbabysteps.co.uk
www.takingbabysteps.co.uk

06/06/2025

We have received funding from The Women in Business Fund to focus on recovery from Birth Trauma and/or Perinatal Trauma. The funding will enable the one to one support to be more than half the usual cost. This is granted for Women who live in York and North Yorkshire. Please get in touch for more information. Thank you again to Two Ridings Community Foundation for supporting us.
Funding is still in place for those who have been affected by a pregnancy loss for up to six free sessions (this is for any geographical location).
www.takingbabysteps.co.uk

Perinatal Emotional Health​ Pregnancy is straightforward for many, yet countless families suffer infertility, the loss of their baby during pregnancy or child birth and some may be affected by physical or emotional trauma. We will be with you, helping you through the hardest times. Birth injury ma...

22/05/2025

If you are experiencing health anxiety, needle phobia, tokophobia or would appreciate some preparation prior to a Caesarean then please get in touch for information on support that can be offered.
"Thank you so much for all of your support offered in our sessions. The c-section was exactly as you had described! Our sessions on needle phobia came into play as I had a spinal, cannula (plus one failed) and c -section without completely loosing my mind!! I honestly attribute a lot of that to our sessions and can’t thank you enough. My poor husband is the one to do the blood thinner jabs but apart from a wobble from me on the first one, it’s been ok (thankful that there are only three to go haha but it’s been ok).
From a needle phobic who had a rough first postpartum, I can say that second time around has felt much more positive.
Thank you again, you’re gold 💛"
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21/05/2025

Would you be kind enough to take a minute to fill your details in on the link below to nominate Taking Baby Steps to receive £1000.
Many Thanks
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01/05/2025

It has been a busy time over the last month meeting lots of lovely new clients. If you feel we may be able to help you with your experiences please get in touch admin@takingbabysteps.co.uk Face to face appointments are available two days a week in Harrogate and there are online appointments available on other days. 6 sessions are funded if you have experienced a pregnancy or baby loss, please enquire for costs for other services.
www.takingbabysteps.co.uk

Perinatal Emotional Health​ Pregnancy is straightforward for many, yet countless families suffer infertility, the loss of their baby during pregnancy or child birth and some may be affected by physical or emotional trauma. We will be with you, helping you through the hardest times. Birth injury ma...