welcome to

ROCKING MOTHERHOOD

Have a strong start to

motherhood the first time round.

Right now, your mind is full of birth plans, hospital bags, and to-do lists. But what will life look like in the fourth trimester?

It's hard to know where to put your focus, to avoid the overwhelm, conflicting info. You don't know what you don't know because you have been through it. Yet.

That’s where I come in.

First though, why preparation is foundational and

shouldn't be overshadowed ....

So much focus is often placed on the birth itself, but what about preparing for the months after?

The first weeks with your baby—often called the “fourth trimester”—can be a beautiful time but also challenging without the right support in place.

  • The NHS quotes " postnatal preparation and education can significantly lower the chances of developing anxiety and improve new mums’ mental health, especially for those facing motherhood for the first time".

  • Research from the Journal of Perinatal Education shows that mums who actively prepare for the fourth trimester report a higher sense of wellbeing, and feel more connected and competent in their new role.

  • Preparing for the early days as a new family doesn’t just help you, it strengthens your partnership. Knowing how to communicate and lean on each other is essential for a positive transition

  • The “Rocking Motherhood” session offers you a guided, personalised approach to tackling the real experiences, emotions, and changes you’ll face in those early days. Just like preparing a birth plan, planning for your fourth trimester ensures that your needs are acknowledged and that you’re empowered and ready.

Back yourself . Give yourself the best chance possible.

What's Rocking Motherhood based on

Introduction & Expectations - Let’s talk about what the fourth trimester really looks like and set some realistic, achievable goals for your recovery and adjustment.

Emotional Wellbeing - From hormonal changes to sleep deprivation, we’ll explore practical ways to care for your mental health and find moments of calm

Practical Recovery - We’ll cover how to look after your body after birth, from physical recovery tips to creating space for rest.

Support Network - We’ll map out the people, resources, and practical help you’ll need so you’re not doing this alone.

To-Do List Essentials - What’s actually important in those first weeks? Let’s focus on the tasks that matter most and let go of the rest.

Newborn Norms & Care - From feeding and sleeping to what’s completely normal, we’ll set you up with a clear understanding of what to expect.

Becci's feedback from her session...

" April made us think about things we hadn't really considered & think about things in more depth. Thinking about how we want our experience to be rather than thinking about how it 'should' be.

Realising how things will work for us & our lifestyle. Knowing that everyone has different ideas about how to handle such a life-changing event & that it's ok to do things exactly how we want rather than how someone else thinks we should." Becci Herat, Surrey

What is the Rocking

Motherhood session?

  • 90-minute personalised 1:1 session

  • Rock Your Postnatal Plan downloadable

  • Follow-up check-in to keep you on track

Cost. £99.

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questions you may have...


When should I book the session?

Ideally, during your second or early third trimester— this gives you time to plan and prepare before your baby arrives.

What if I don’t know what I’ll need yet?

That’s exactly why this session exists! You don’t need to have it all figured out—I’ll guide you through everything step by step.

Is this just about the baby?

Not at all. While we’ll cover newborn care, the focus is on you

. Your recovery, your emotions, your support system — all the things that make motherhood feel manageable and enjoyable.


Motherhood is full of unknowns—but being prepared doesn’t mean having all the answers.

It’s about having a plan, a support system, and the confidence to navigate whatever comes your way.


The

Rocking Motherhood

session gives you that head start.

Let’s work together to make sure you’re ready to thrive —

not just survive —

in those early weeks.

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