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I’m Emma. I’m a Midwife, Antenatal Teacher, hypnobirthing teacher, baby massage instructor and mum of 2! I am here to support you through your pregnancy, birth, and motherhood journey. This scary and uncertain time CAN be full of support, guidance and around other mums who are going through the same thing. At By Midwife Emma our goal is to not only support you, but to help you build those connections with mums and babies local to you. Your village can start here. Lets support each other through this crazy but incredible part of our lives.

Hi, I'm Vicky and I run Mini First Aid Glasgow. I'm incredibly passionate about parents to be, parents, grandparents, aunties & uncles etc learning essential first aid knowledge when there's a little one around. As a mum of two boys I know accidents happen and comforted in knowing what I can do to help them. This is based on my training and event first aid experience. I love that I can pass this knowledge onto other parents and carers to make sure everyone is as ready for those little (and not so little) emergencies.

Hi, I'm Lynsay. I run Mini First Aid in Fife and Forth Valley. From Tayport to Tyndrum, Kirkcaldy to Killin, I am excited to be bringing Mini First Aid to you! As mum to 2 teenage lads, we have had our fair share of bumps, falls and minor injuries over the years. I believe first aid is a vital life skill that everyone should have to call on if ever an emergency should happen. It may even save a life! I started my career as a radiographer working in the NHS for 20 years in hospitals across Fife, Lothian and Tayside. I then ran the Scottish Cot Death Trust charity for 9 years. Combining my love of meeting people, delivering practical training that makes a difference and equipping families with important skills is amazing.

Hi, I’m Lyndsey and I run Mini First Aid classes throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. As a qualified Midwife, first aid trainer, and mum to two teenage boys I’ve dealt with numerous first aid situations and emergencies. I feel passionate that everyone should know first aid as you never know when something will happen and it’s important that you have the confidence and knowledge to deal with the situation. It's a frightening experience when someone becomes ill or is injured, however our friendly and relaxed classes aim to give you the skills to be able to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.

Hi, I'm Claire and I'm the proud owner of Mini First Aid Ayrshire. I am a Mum to 4 young, crazy kids and have been a Maths teacher for the past 13 years. After a first aid scare in my own home, I feel so passionately about making first aid accessible for all parents and carers in my local area. As a parent, I completely understand all the worries we have about keeping our little ones safe and sound, so I hope that teaching these courses will reassure parents and make them feel confident when dealing with first aid emergencies.

Brenda is an experienced Sleep Consultant who has had 100% success in transforming the lives families across the world to where sleep is no longer a source of concern and anxiety but a calm and positive experience for everyone. Their babies now have the long, healthy sleep they need to grow and develop and to be happy and content during the day.

As a mum of four, she follows a very gentle approach to raising her children and with the families i work with, working with babies at their pace and ability and setting them up for success as happy, confident little sleepers.

Brenda’s program has given Parents their evenings, their bed and their sanity back so they can wake up every day refreshed and ready to be best self for their work, relationships and families.

Live talks on newborn feeding options including expressing using a breast pump, combination feeding & bottle feeding.

Live talks on newborn feeding options including expressing using a breast pump, combination feeding & bottle feeding.

Lesley completed her Midwifery degree at University of Leeds and began her Midwifery career in a large Teaching Hospital in Bradford. Before moving to My Expert Midwife to take up role as Lead Midwife for Education, Lesley worked in several Yorkshire NHS Trusts both out in community and as a part of the homebirth on-call team, and across all hospital settings including Labour Ward, Antenatal, Postnatal, Midwifery-led Birth Centre and Antenatal Clinic and Day Unit. Latterly her role as a Clinical Educator saw working as a specialist Midwife supporting all Maternity Unit staff to maintain their training competencies.
Lesley’s specialist areas are:

- Antenatal care

- Intrapartum care

- Clinical education and training

- Care of the newborn

- Perinatal pelvic health

Charlotte began her career as a staff nurse in orthopaedics before starting her midwifery training in 2008 in Leeds. Throughout her career, Charlotte has worked in several teaching hospitals in delivery suites, within a homebirth team and GP surgeries. She is also qualified to prescribe medication in pregnancies.
Charlotte’s specialist areas are:

- Prescribing in pregnancy

- Intrapartum care

- Social media throughout pregnancy, birth and recovery

- Common ailments of the newborn