Why we’re different
Our workshops are designed and taught by paediatric nurse Leila, who has worked in A&E treating the sickest of children. The workshops explore common childhood illnesses, explaining how to recognise them, manage them, and when to seek medical attention. Every workshop has first aid skills incorporated into them, allowing parents to confidently deliver CPR and choking if ever required. We tailor each workshop to our clients needs, to ensure they get the most out of the session.
Our Values
We empower parents with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to care for their child. Our workshops ensure you leave feeling prepared to thrive in the world of parenthood.
Understanding
We tailor our workshops to you, recognising that every journey into parenthood is unique. We take the time to understand your experiences, offering reassurance and support for any worries or fears.
Honesty
We provide only up-to-date, evidence-based information aligned with national guidelines. We always teach within our expertise, ensuring you receive accurate and reliable knowledge.
Our medical experts
Leila Saadi grew up in a large family and it became evident early that she had both a love and affinity for working with children. After toying with the idea of becoming a primary school teacher like her childhood heroine, Ms. Honey from Matilda. Leila eventually settled on a career as a paediatric nurse.
Soon after gaining her qualification in 2014, Leila went on to work on a fast paced and demanding general paediatric ward. She has gained numerous qualifications since then and has gone on to divide her time between working in a senior role as a paediatric emergency department sister and working with children who have complex needs in the community palliative care setting.
The mix of knowledge and experience she has gained, both in treating a range of critical illnesses in children, as well as managing children within the home setting, with all the challenges that brings, was the inspiration for setting up Newborn and Beyond. Her mission is to educate, enable and empower parents using the skills that she has cultivated during her training and professional career. Leila is also now completing her masters to become an advanced nurse practitioner.
Despite having many commitments in her professional life Leila has a keen interest in Health and Lifestyle management.
Sohini Patel is a Clinical Research Fellow and a Ph.D candidate at Imperial College London. Her collaborative research focuses on fetal movements and involves novel wearable technology to prevent global stillbirth. Ongoing collaborators include those from low and middle income countries for whom stillbirth is a common occurrence.
Her research interests include high risk obstetrics, prevention of stillbirth and widening access to clinical resources in low income settings.
Hazel is a breastfeeding specialist, mindfulness coach, postnatal doula and
mother of 3. The lack of support with her first born started her journey into world of infant feeding support. She has been supporting families since 2008 both privately and within the NHS,
Her experience in a wide variety of setting has given her a broad perspective on the
diverse needs and concerns of families, allowing her to tailor her support to meet the unique needs of each family that she works with. Her approach is both holistic and empowering. Her unique approach consists of mindfulness and wellbeing techniques, that are supported by evidence-based and up to date information on feeding and caring for babies and new parents.
Dr Janks has worked within the NHS for over 10 years as a general practitioner.
After the birth of her first child in 2022, she developed severe postnatal depression and fitness became her therapy. She became very aware of how engaging in healthy habits & daily movement could benefit her as a new mother. Following on from this, she found it her mission to help empower women through their journey pre and postnatally to be the strongest they can be in mind & body. This is where Prenatal & Postnatal with Janks were born.
Doctor Nadia Shad is a paediatric emergency medicine clinician in London working in A&E. She has a background in teaching and has a PGCert in medical education.
Experienced in caring for the tiniest newborns and the tough toddlers, she is well versed in the hopes and fears parents have for their little ones.
Catherine Cresswell is a registered Clinical Psychologist who trained in South Africa, and has worked in the NHS and Independent Practice in the UK since 2018. She uses attachment-oriented integrative therapy as her primary orientation, and has worked with a wide range of adults and children in need of mental health support for challenges including trauma, relationship difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders, and issues related to neurodiversity. She has also worked extensively with LGBTQ+ people and those in marginalised communities where mental health is impacted by being part of a minority group. Her role as Senior Psychologist in an NHS Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service, as well as the experience of having a young child herself, has given her a passion for supporting all kinds of new parents on their perinatal journey.
May has been supporting families with Infant Feeding for over ten years within the NHS, primarily on the postnatal ward but also on paediatric wards and through a specialist antenatal feeding clinic for complex cases. This has provided her with a great understanding of the common challenges parents face in the early days and the information that is most needed to help parents avoid and manage these challenges.
May is passionate about providing families with evidence-based guidance to support informed choice. Alongside Infant Feeding, her other special interest is inclusivity within healthcare, she is a member of various NHS teams working towards making healthcare more accessible to marginalised communities.
Outside of work she is a mother to four children who keep her well entertained, she is a fan of lazy family sofa-days as well as walks in nature for good measure!
Reshma is a Registered Dietitian with an MSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and BSc Hons in Nutrition and Food Science, with over 15 years experience. She is the founder of ‘The Dietician’ where she develops programs that address clients and their lives, to improve all aspects of their lives.
She is certified in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and pre-conception and prenatal nutrition.
Reshma is passionate and experienced in supporting women preconception and with prenatal nutrition.
Katie is a senior registrar in obstetrics and gynaecology, with seven years experience in the specialty. She has worked in hospitals across London, and has a special interest in medical education and workforce wellbeing. Outside of work she is keen on running, yoga, and live music.
Olivia Dow is a certified infant sleep consultant.
She is the proud founder of Baby Sleep Doctor – Infant Sleep Consultant.
Her strongly believes that sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. She understand the importance of healthy infant sleep and how much sleepless nights can affect an entire household.
Olivia is compassionate and driven to help families gain confidence in managing their little ones’ sleep through family coaching and the creation of individualised sleep plans.
She graduated from St George’s Medical School in London in 2014 with BSc(Hons), MBBS degrees and I am now an anaesthetist working in the Kent. She has a multicultural background, growing up in Germany with Italian and Scottish heritage. Allows her to speak multiple languages and offer great support to international clients, understanding their varied needs and preferences.
Olivia completed infant sleep training with The Sleep Consultant Academy. This included covering a variety of topics from newborn sleep, common sleep training methods, and toddlers sleep problems, to complex sleep disturbances. Applying her theoretical knowledge and analytical thinking around this subject allows her to create a bespoke plan for your little one with the goal to improve sleep.
Chloe has an interest and passion in Women’s Health, particularly pre and post natal care. Since graduating she decided to pursue further training to widen her scope of practise and specialise in this area of expertise to bridge the gap between the medical and health/fitness industry.
Chloe has many qualifications, including pre and post natal coaching, pregnancy massage & remedial therapy, and C-Section scar therapy.
Clare Bourne is a specialist Pelvic and Digestive Health Physiotherapist and author, based in London, with a passion to support women and men throughout their lives. She believes in talking openly about taboo topics and ensuring everyone feels comfortable to get support even for problems that may feel embarrassing to talk about.
Clare is a renowned author within her field, having published “Strong Foundations: Why Pelvic Health Matters” in 2022. This book has had huge success, aiming to educate all women about their pelvic health, from childhood through to menopause.
She has previously worked extensively in the NHS before commencing private practice. Clare has completed multiple advanced courses in pelvic health.
Clare is a busy mother of 2 children and has learnt first-hand the importance of care and support during the perinatal period.
