Hello, my name is Sallie Shelley and I am a mother-of-five.

My personal philosophy is one of caring, nurturing and embracing the experience that a new life brings.

In my professional capacity I aim to encourage and empower parents-to-be to have the birth they desire.

To give parents-to-be the information they need to be able to make and be confident with their own choices.

I support the mother in getting to know her baby and help her find her way as a new mother.

I believe the early weeks with your newborn child are very precious and I believe they should be cherished.

I tend to encourage listening to and acting on your feelings. In my experience mums usually know best.

Your baby has spent the best part of nine months growing inside you, being protected in your womb, hearing only your heartbeat, your body sounds and muffled sounds from the outside. Suddenly they are in this big wide world with all this space, new sounds, smells, tastes, sensations that are new to them. Everything is a new experience and can sometimes be a little overwhelming for them, so don't be afraid to cuddle, comfort and most of all enjoy your baby.

I hope I can give you support and encouragement as well as information to help you enjoy being a parent!