Your Birth Friend

17/06/2026

A little milestone I’m excited to share... 🥰
Earlier this year I completed my Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training and I’ve been quietly working behind the scenes to bring Pregnancy Yoga to mums-to-be in Cheshire and North Staffs.

Supporting families through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood has always been part of my long-term vision for Your Birth Friend, so this feels like a really special next step.

Over the next couple of months I’ll be preparing for the launch of weekly Pregnancy Yoga classes at The Fitness Collab in Kidsgrove. If you’ve ever been to this studio, you will know why I’ve chosen it as my base for this. It’s beautiful, calm, peaceful and feminine, and I’m delighted to be collaborating with the lovely ladies that run this space.

If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or know someone who might be interested, I’d love for you to follow along as the journey unfolds. I have lots more to share with you so keep an eye out for updates 🥰

💛 Pregnancy Yoga launches September 2026

💛 Waitlist now open via the link in my bio

12/06/2026

You can find me at Congleton Cherubs every other Monday in June, including 15th and 29th.

📍Congleton Family Hub, New St, CW12 3AH

⏰ Drop-in anytime between 10-11.30am

Booking ahead will help me to prepare if you have any special requests or specific needs.

DM me if you have any questions 🥰

14/05/2026

This is a question a lot of clients ask me, so I thought I’d share it here!

The simple answer is that I became the person I needed when I entered Motherhood. I knew nothing about slings and baby carriers back in 2020. I knew nothing about parenting and babies at all then! And as you probably know, there wasn’t much support available in that pandemic-lockdown-lovely year.

So when I had my second baby in 2024, I had full freedom and access to all sorts of support… but still no babywearing help. There were no sling libraries in my local area. So, I decided to learn, spent a full year studying and gaining specialist qualifications, and then launched my sling library.

I started up in Nantwich and then spread out to different areas I could travel to, where I knew people needed my guidance and specialist support.

A year later I had the incredible opportunity to take over and I’m so grateful for the journey I’ve been on and all the people that I’ve met along the way. Supporting mums, dads, newborn babies & new families is so incredibly fulfilling, and I can’t wait to share the additional plans I have coming up soon! 🥰

Have you started something unexpected or new while on maternity leave? I’d love to hear your stories too!

23/04/2026

❤️ Next Sling Library events are here! ❤️ I’m super happy to say that normality is resuming behind the scenes (except for the May bank hols 🫠).

🌷Spring is fully here and it is the PERFECT time to get out and carry your little ones! Here is where you can find me over the next 4 weeks 👇

📍Congleton Family Hub: Monday 27th April and 11th May (drop-in) 10.15-11.30am

📍Nantwich Children’s Centre: Monday 27th April and 11th May (drop-in) 12.30-2pm

📍Chester Sling Library at The Shrewsbury Arms, Mickle Trafford (pre-booking in advance essential) Monday 18th May.

🏡 Home visits are also available most Thursdays or Fridays, DM or book online to request a private babywearing session in your own home (I cover Cheshire East primarily).

OR postal hire is also available 💌🥰

💌 If you have any questions please drop a comment below or DM me and I will do my best to help you 🥰

01/04/2026

I wanted to share a little update, as I’ve been quieter than usual recently 🤍

The past few weeks have been quite challenging on a personal level, and I’ve had to take a step back to focus on my family and my own capacity.

If you’ve been waiting on a reply or support, thank you so much for your patience. I’m really aware that I haven’t been showing up in the way I normally would, and I truly appreciate your understanding.

I care so deeply about the support I offer, and about each of you who trusts me during such important stages of your lives. Right now, I’m still here, just moving a little more gently and slowly than usual.

If you’re also going through a hard season, please know you’re not alone in that. Life isn’t always linear, and sometimes we all need to pause, regroup, and be looked after too.

Thank you for being here 🤍

06/03/2026

Trying to find a good baby carrier at Mamas&Papas in the UK… not only are these carriers NOT what I would recommend generally, they cost a lot of money! There are far better options out there, costing less, far superior quality, easier to use, will grow with your baby and last longer. None of these options fit the bill. Sorry! But not to worry, I’m stocking up on lots of lovely quality options you can buy at the Baby Carrier Boutique online at Your Birth Friend.

01/03/2026

💚 Do we need this carrier in the sling library?? 💚 It’s zebra print. It’s green and black. It’s merino wool blend. It’s a Lenny Light. It’s a great alternative to an Artipoppe. Help us decide by commenting below! Would you hire it? Should we buy one?

28/02/2026

🌸 Throughout March you can find me every other Monday, at both Congleton Family Hub, and Nantwich Children’s Centre, alongside the Cherubs breastfeeding support groups 🌸

🌼 Just drop in, bring your own carrier or try a couple from the Sling Library. I’ll be here to answer any questions and provide valuable specialist info about babywearing.

🌼 If you have any specific requests or an older child, please DM so I can bring the best options for you along on the day!

26/02/2026

Drop in to see me at any of these events, or message in advance if you have any specific requests or needs 🥰

Join Sam at our Sling Sessions in March, held at Nantwich and Congleton Children's Centres within the Cherubs Groups.

20/02/2026

Happy to share that I will be attending this lovely event in Nantwich next week! I’ll be there to answer any questions about carrying babies and will have a selected range of perfect newborn carriers available to demo and try, from my Sling Library.

I’ll also bring a few carriers for retail if you are hoping to buy one right away, after taking a look at the best options.

It’s always best to speak to a specialist before making decisions, as the biggest carrier brands are actually the most misleading, and staff in baby shops are not trained in this area.

Looking forward to meeting you on Wednesday! If you have any requests or questions beforehand please comment below or DM 🥰