Hearth & Hawthorn

services

Five chapters of compassionate,
considered care.

Each offering is an invitation — not a transaction. A ceremony of care, shaped around where you
are and what you carry.

Birth Support

Continuous, evidence informed care through pregnancy and birth. A steady presence at your threshold — holding space, advocating choice, and tending your nervous system.

Fourth Trimester

Gentle, practical and emotional care in the tender early weeks. Nourishment, rest and a trusted hand as you find your rhythm with new life.

Maternal Wellbeing

Movement-based wellbeing and nervous system care for mothers and growing families — reconnecting breath, body and the quiet intelligence within.

Retreats

Our retreats create space to pause, connect, and prepare for the transition into motherhood alongside other women.

Celebration of New Life

Honour life’s most meaningful moments with thoughtfully curated celebrations that reflect your family’s values and traditions.

Ways We Can Support You

Tailored support for every family's journey.

Every family is different, and so is every journey into parenthood. Our support is tailored to your unique needs — offering evidence-informed guidance, practical care, and compassionate companionship throughout pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of family life.

01 Pregnancy Preparation

Prepare for birth with confidence through personalised antenatal support that nurtures your emotional, physical, and practical wellbeing.

May Include:

  • One-to-one antenatal appointments
  • Birth preparation and planning
  • Evidence-informed education
  • Birth preferences
  • Nutrition and wellbeing guidance
  • Partner preparation
  • Ongoing support between appointments

Gentle movement sessions designed to help you feel strong, connected, and comfortable throughout pregnancy — drawing on Jessica’s background as a professional dancer and movement practitioner.

May Include:

  • Pregnancy-safe movement
  • Breathwork
  • Relaxation
  • Mobility and posture
  • Body awareness and preparation for birth

Our retreats create space to pause, connect, and prepare for the transition into motherhood alongside other women.

May Include:

  • Birth education
  • Gentle movement
  • Relaxation
  • Nourishing food
  • Guest speakers
  • Friendship and community
  • Time for rest and reflection

Continuous, compassionate support throughout your pregnancy, labour, birth, and the early days with your baby.

May Include:

  • Two personalised antenatal appointments
  • Continuous support throughout labour and birth
  • Two postnatal visits
  • Telephone and email support throughout your pregnancy
  • Birth partner preparation
  • Evidence-informed resources
  • Emotional and practical support

The weeks after birth deserve as much care as pregnancy itself. Inspired by traditional postnatal care practices from around the world, our Fourth Trimester Care nurtures the whole family while allowing mothers time and space to recover. Up to 40 days of personalised support, tailored to suit you.

May include:

  • Practical help around the home
  • Newborn care
  • Care for older siblings
  • Nourishing meal preparation
  • Postnatal massage and bodywork
  • Gentle movement and recovery
  • Infant feeding support
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Signposting to trusted services where appropriate

Honour life’s most meaningful moments with thoughtfully curated celebrations that reflect your family’s values and traditions.

We Offer:

  • Blessingways
  • Baby showers
  • Naming ceremonies

Every family’s needs are different — each package is tailored to suit you.

Letters from the Hearth

Slow words, delivered softly — from our Substack to your inbox.

Reflections on the maternal threshold, movement, nervous system care and the unfolding of Hearth & Hawthorn. No noise. Just the occasional, considered letter.

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A sacred journey. Held with care. Rooted in flourishing.