Healthy Opportunities Perinatal

04/03/2026

Coming up this weekend....

Talk with a massage therapist, accupunturist and doula about how we can support you with common pregnancy conditions and empower you during your pregnancy.

Free to attend, just book on eventbrite so we have enough snacks for everyone.

22/01/2026

Great new feeding support sessions up and running in Hemel Hempstead.
Check out the profile, and follow to keep up to date.

Volunteer led Breastfeeding Drop in Support Group in Hemel Hempstead.
Meeting on 2nd and 4th Thursdays every month.

19/01/2026

The first 2 water babies of 2026 have arrived, into pools hired from Healthy Opportunities Perinatal, and the arms of their loving families.

Congratulations to the families starting the new year with new babies.

If you'd like to hire a pool for your home water birth or discuss your options about place of birth get in touch.

19/12/2025

A gentle reminder, as we come to the end of the year, that all outstanding accounts need to be settled by 31st December 2025.

If you are facing financial hardship or would like to discuss a payment plan please get in touch on the usual phone number or send me a private message in confidence.

Many thanks.

Slu

05/09/2025

Info about the parent's zoom sessions which are a great compliment to Munch Club attendance.

This workshop gives you a brief history of introducing solids and how it's changed, talks about allergies and food reactions, balancing milk feeds and meals as well as basic first aid info about choking and how to handle it, if it happens.

90 minutes and £30 per family for peace of mind and underpinning knowledge to support your introducing solids experience.

03/09/2025

September Offer;

03/09/2025

Munch Club sessions topics have been confirmed and the individual session plans are written.

Contact us to book your spot or for more information..

30/08/2025

New flyers....

For more information get in touch or book a clarity call to discuss your needs and working together.

21/08/2025

Sad to hear of the death of Michel Odent;
one of the pioneers of water birth (which I have such a passion for) and a leading voice in the study of birth environment, and it's effects on both mother and baby.

My thoughts are with his family and those grieving his loss.

21/08/2025

Those of us who have weaned our babies already, know just how awesome this high chair is!
If you are passed the high chair stage, please consider donating yours to Slu's new Munch Club.... take a read below for what it's all about.

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Hi, my name is Slu and I'm a Doula and Perinatal wellbeing specialist based in Hertfordshire with over 20 years experience working with families.

I'm launching Hertfordshires only ongoing, hands-on weaning support program that combines expert-led education with real food experiences in a supportive group setting.

I am a FEDANT accredited parent educator and have undertaken Chilled Mama specialized training in Starting Solids. I'll be working with an evidence-based approach, referencing NHS/WHO/First Steps Nutrition Trust guidance and offer a
professional setting with provided equipment and hassle-free experience for families.

We launch on 8th October. Midday. £12 per family, no extra charge for multiples.

Sessions will cover meal and snack options, a mixture of whole foods, fruits, vegetables and commercially available products.

Each session there will be food preparation ideas and recipes to take away alongside information from the items covered in the session.

There's a red food week,
Breakfast week, defrost and serve week, strong flavour profiles week.

We'll cover choking vs gagging, open cup drinking vs closed cup drinking and dispel some of the myths around starting solids.

For more information contact Slu:

Slu@healthyopportunities.co.uk
07833 308 730

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If you have a chair, feel free to message us, or go to Slu directly (especially if you live local to Harpenden where she's based). We can collect if local to WGC/Hatfield.

Thank you!

14/08/2025

The highly anticipated Munch Club is coming to St Albans from October 8th.

The venue is confirmed.
I've sent info sheets to the printers and placed an order for high chairs.
I also hope to be partnering with some great brands to support you on your weaning journey.

Get in touch for more info or to book your spot.

10/08/2025

Next Saturday in St Albans, I'll be hosting a coffee morning with 6 Week Social to talk about the importance of postnatal planning and postnatal support.

It's free to attend, there will be refreshments and you'll also be able to get a copy of my postnatal planning worksheet to take away.

Book tickets here;

Herts Birth and Beyond bring to you a coffee morning to talk about planning and support for once baby has arrived.