The Birth Preparation Company

The Birth Preparation Company Midwife-led Antenatal courses, Caesarean courses and IBCLC lactation services in Wymondham, Norfolk

27/05/2026

and I are so excited to officially open bookings for our N E W combined Cranial Osteopathy & Breastfeeding Support clinic! 🎉

These appointments bring together breastfeeding support and paediatric osteopathy - in the same space, at the same time.

Created for parents who are:

• Struggling with painful or difficult feeds

• Feeling unsure why things aren’t improving

• Tired of trying different things without clear answers

In one calm, supportive session, we look at the full picture - so you’re not left piecing it together on your own.

No multiple appointments.

No conflicting advice.

Just clear, joined-up support for you and your baby.

- Launch offer (June only): £165
- Limited appointments available

Appointments can be booked here:

🔗https://nurture-and-thrive-norfolk.uk3.cliniko.com/bookings
📍 Norwich, Norfolk

We can't wait to support you 🤍

Love Andrea & Chloe

Tomorrow 👀The waitlist families found out first today… And I've absolutely loved seeing your messages already 🤍Tomorrow ...
26/05/2026

Tomorrow 👀

The waitlist families found out first today…

And I've absolutely loved seeing your messages already 🤍

Tomorrow I finally get to share what I’ve been quietly working on behind the scenes.

Something created with one goal in mind: to help parents feel more supported when feeding doesn’t feel as straightforward as they’d hoped.

I'm not giving away the full details just yet…

But if you’ve ever felt like: “Surely feeding my baby shouldn’t feel this hard?” or “Something still doesn’t feel quite right…”

You’re going to want to keep an eye on this tomorrow ✨

Feeding your baby can feel far harder than most people expect.- Painful feeds.- Worrying about weight gain.- Feeling lik...
21/05/2026

Feeding your baby can feel far harder than most people expect.

- Painful feeds.
- Worrying about weight gain.
- Feeling like something still isn’t quite right… but not knowing where to turn next.

What I see so often are parents trying to navigate feeding challenges while being passed between different professionals — attempting to piece everything together themselves while still feeling stuck.

And that’s exactly what needs to change.

I’ve been quietly working on something designed to make feeding support feel more joined-up, more supportive, and more effective — by looking at the bigger picture, not just one small part of it.

So if you’ve ever felt:
• Unsure why feeding you baby still isn’t improving
• Overwhelmed by conflicting advice
• Like you’re doing everything you can and still struggling

You’re going to want to keep an eye on this 👀

Launching in 6 days.
DM “first look” if you want first access before I go live ✨

In my recent post I mentioned that if feeding feels painful, stressful or like something just isn’t quite right, it’s im...
18/05/2026

In my recent post I mentioned that if feeding feels painful, stressful or like something just isn’t quite right, it’s important to seek specialist support early rather than simply waiting it out.

Breastfeeding can take time to learn for both mum and baby — but persistent pain, frustration or feeding that never seems to feel quite right shouldn’t just be dismissed as something you have to “push through”.

Every baby and every feeding journey is different, but these are some common signs that feeding might not be going as smoothly as it could be.

You know your baby best. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s always worth exploring things further - even if you're being repeatedly by many that told that the “latch looks fine” (I hear this one daily! 🤦🏻‍♀️).

Seeking specialist support early can often make a huge difference — there may be a local breastfeeding support group near you, or you may benefit from booking 1:1 support with an IBCLC lactation consultant (like myself — if you're in Norfolk 😉).

Sometimes small tweaks can make a huge difference. And sometimes, feeding difficulties can be a sign that something else may need more investigation and extra support. 🤍

Something new is coming...
Watch this space 👀

The early days of feeding a newborn can feel incredibly overwhelming — especially when everyone seems to have an opinion...
16/05/2026

The early days of feeding a newborn can feel incredibly overwhelming — especially when everyone seems to have an opinion on your latch, yet you still feel unsure whether things are actually going well 🤍

These are some of the most important things I wish more parents knew about protecting breastfeeding in the early days ✨

And please remember: breastfeeding is not supposed to be something you just have to “push through” if things don’t feel right.

Pain, shallow attachment, poor weight gain, constantly slipping off the breast, very long or very short feeds, excessive windiness or googling ni**le shields, silverettes or ni**le balms at 3am are often signs that feeding support is needed — not signs that you’re failing 🤍

Early specialist support can make such
a huge difference. ✨

(Save this post for later or send it to someone who needs it— and keep an eye out for another post soon where I’ll talk more about signs that feeding might not be going as smoothly as you’ve been told 👀)

✨ ANTENATAL COURSES IN WYMONDHAM ✨My antenatal courses are designed to help you feel calm, informed and prepared for bir...
16/05/2026

✨ ANTENATAL COURSES IN WYMONDHAM ✨

My antenatal courses are designed to help you feel calm, informed and prepared for birth, feeding your baby and life with a newborn 🤍

✔️ Midwife-led
✔️ Unbiased
✔️ Evidence-based
✔️ Practical, supportive and non-judgemental
✔️ Meet other local expectant parents
✔️ Includes infant first aid and hypnobirthing relaxation as part of the new 5 week structure ✨

I’ll soon be taking a 7 week summer break from classes, my final course before the break will be starting on 15th June ☀️

Only a couple of spaces now remain ✨
So if you’re expecting a summer baby and have been thinking about booking an antenatal course… don’t leave it too late 🤍

Feel free to message me with any questions or head to www.thebirthpreparationcompany.co.uk to book your space ✨

✨ ANTENATAL COURSES in Wymondham run by midwife and lactation consultant Andrea ✨After my antenatal course starting on...
09/05/2026

✨ ANTENATAL COURSES in Wymondham run by midwife and lactation consultant Andrea ✨

After my antenatal course starting on Monday 11th May, I'll only have ONE more course running (starting 15th June) before I pause my classes for 7 weeks — returning on 7th September ✨

If you're pregnant and expecting a summer baby, this is your sign to book - don't leave it too late to prepare! ✨

The courses now include baby first aid and hypnobirthing relaxation as part of the new 5 week structure ✨

Over 200 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google reviews from local parents ✨

Feel free to message me with any questions, or head to the link below to book your space ✨

www.thebirthpreparationcompany.co.uk



After my antenatal course starting next Monday 11th May, I'll only have ONE more course running before I pause my classe...
08/05/2026

After my antenatal course starting next Monday 11th May, I'll only have ONE more course running before I pause my classes for 7 weeks — returning on 7th September ✨

From the next course onwards my classes will also include a dedicated baby first aid and hypnobirthing relaxation as part of the new 5 week structure ✨

Feel free to message me with any questions, or head to the link in my bio to book your space ✨



If you’re a partner reading this and quietly wondering what you’re actually meant to do during labour — you’re not alone...
07/05/2026

If you’re a partner reading this and quietly wondering what you’re actually meant to do during labour — you’re not alone. 

Many partners worry about getting it wrong, not knowing enough, feeling helpless or feeling like a ‘spare part’. One of the biggest misconceptions about birth support is that partners need to constantly do something. In reality, some of the most powerful support in labour means being still and holding space. 

Birth partners don’t need to manage labour — and they certainly don’t need to “fix” it.

Labour is a physiological process. The role of support is to protect the environment around it. That might mean staying calm when things feel intense, helping maintain privacy, or simply offering steady reassurance.

Many partners tell me that before starting my antenatal course they had no real idea what they were meant to be doing — but once they understood the physiology of birth and the importance of their role, everything started to make much more sense.

This is something we explore in depth during my antenatal courses - you can find out the upcoming dates on my website.

📍 Wymondham, Norfolk



Bookings are now open for my next FREE midwife and IBCLC-led Wymondham NEWBORN GROUP which will take place on 11th May 2...
30/04/2026

Bookings are now open for my next FREE midwife and IBCLC-led Wymondham NEWBORN GROUP which will take place on 11th May 2026 at Wymondham Abbey.

Come along to get free breastfeeding or bottle feeding advice, ask questions about baby care, fourth trimester, learn how to use a sling or just come and enjoy a cuppa and meet other new parents. Partners welcome!

Bookings essential as spaces are limited. Book your free place at www.thebirthpreparationcompany.co.uk 🤍

What an amazing day yesterday shadowing Chloe at her Norwich clinic. Chloe is a paediatric cranial osteopath who I ofte...
23/04/2026

What an amazing day yesterday shadowing Chloe at her Norwich clinic. Chloe is a paediatric cranial osteopath who I often refer families to when babies are showing signs of tension that may be affecting feeding.

I have heard so many great things about Chloe after my clients have taken their babies to see her, so it was really valuable for me to meet her in person and see exactly what happens during these appointments - as that is often a question I get asked - and now I'll be able to answer confidently!

And honestly? It was so reassuring to watch.

Appointments are calm, gentle and completely baby-led. Nothing forced, nothing rushed — just a really thoughtful approach to understanding how a baby’s body is moving and where there may be tension.

It makes so much sense how this kind of support can work wonders alongside infant feeding support. Because sometimes it’s not just about positioning and attachment, but also about what the baby’s body is able to do.



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That Little Norfolk Studio, The Abbey School Rooms, Church Street
Wymondham
NR180PH

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+447579825552

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