Supporting you through pregnancy and beyond
Clinical Expertise With a Personal Touch
Meet Sharon
Sharon has over 40 years of experience in healthcare having transitioned from a Registered General Nurse and Midwife to her current role as a Diabetes Specialist Midwife in the Antenatal Clinic. Her diverse career includes conducting Homebirths, overseeing the Labour Ward, and working on the Special Care baby unit. Notably, she spent the last decade as the Labour Ward coordinator at Southmead Hospital, a unit that sees 6,500 births annually. Sharon has been actively involved in research initiatives, training Midwives, Obstetricians and Anaesthetists, and contributing to national safety guidelines and NICE guideline review panels. Recognized with the North Bristol Trust ‘Practitioner of the Year award 2021’ and a finalist for the British Journal of Midwifery ‘National Midwife of the Year Award’ in 2020, Sharon is dedicated to improving maternity care and advocating for the well-being of mothers and families.
About the New Parent Course
Delivered online over three 90-minute sessions, each course explores key topics as your pregnancy progresses. Classes are typically held around 16, 28, and 35 weeks, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your baby’s expected arrival.
This structure ensures you receive the right information at the right time, personalised to your needs and supportive every step of the way.
What You’ll Gain From These Courses
Knowledge That Builds Confidence
Clear, reliable information to help you make informed decisions throughout pregnancy, labour, and early baby care.
Skills You Can Use Straight Away
Practical tips and hands-on techniques to support you through labour, birth, and caring for your newborn.
Support Every Step of the Way
Reassurance and guidance in a relaxed, flexible setting where you can learn, share, and ask questions comfortably.
Session 1: 16 Weeks – Health in Pregnancy
Essential guidance on nutrition, exercise, baby’s movements, and labour preparation.
Session 2: 28 Weeks – Labour and Delivery
Covers labour stages, pain relief, interventions, and delivery options, including C-section and assisted births.
Session 3: 35 Weeks – Early Parenthood & Newborn Care
Support for postpartum recovery, emotional wellbeing, newborn care, feeding, early parenting, and transitioning into family life, including guidance for dads.
Support for Every Step of Your Journey
Thoughtful guidance on pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood — for you and your growing family.