Recognised Spaces

Each recognised space is guided by shared standards of compassionate, non-judgemental practice — supporting both parents and babies.

For families, this means you can attend with confidence, knowing you will be welcomed, respected, and truly held.

Meet The Enhanced Recognised Practitioners

  • Anouska - Parenting Coach

    Anouska - Hadfield, Glossop

    A thoughtfully held parent and baby space built through over 20 years of experience supporting and holding spaces for parents — offering emotionally safe support through baby classes, connection, reflection, and compassionate care for both parents and babies.

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  • The Sleep Nanny

    Kath - Bristol

    Kath has worked in the early years for 20 years in a number of roles including a Montessori childminder. She now focuses on supporting families with truly caring and tailored sleep support for little ones aged 5 months to 12 years.

    Website
  • A woman taking a selfie in a room decorated for Christmas. In the background, there is a fireplace setup with festive decorations, including toy people, lights, and a snowy scene. The woman is smiling, wearing a black top with puffed sleeves and a star necklace.

    Baby Buddies with Anna

    Anna - Grimsby


    A nurturing space for new mums and their babies — offering massage, music, and gentle movement to support connection and help you feel less alone.

    Website
  • A woman with light brown hair holding a baby doll with dark skin, wide eyes, and a white shirt, sitting on a beige couch. There is a logo in the top left corner for Tiny Hands Big Adventures, indicating services for baby massage, pre-school activities, and parenting support.

    Tiny Hands Big Adventures

    Amanda - Skipton

    Offering supportive parent, baby and child sessions that focus on connection, simple play, and confidence-building... creating a warm, welcoming and honest space without pressure, judgement or expectation.

    Website
  • Smiling woman with long blonde hair and a nose piercing, wearing a white fluffy top, sitting outdoors with a bamboo fence in the background.

    Panda Family Baby Massage

    Andrea - Stourbridge

    A thoughtfully held space offering one-to-one and small group baby massage, alongside restorative treatments for parents — supporting connection, calm, and the quiet return to self.

    Website
  • A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes taking a selfie outdoors in a pasture with trees and bushes in the background.

    Nurture Nature Connect

    Nicola - Javea Spain & Online

    Supporting mothers navigating anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions through gentle bodywork, baby massage, and nurturing online support spaces.

    Instagram
  • www.thenaturalsensorynook.co.uk

    The Natural Sensory Nook

    Josie - Bracklesham

    The Natural Sensory Nook is a gentle, nurturing space where you and your baby can explore, learn and journey together through play. The Nook is no ordinary sensory class.

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  • A woman with curly red hair sitting on a black chair, wearing a black shirt, with a floral and bird painting hanging on the wall behind her.

    Lunas Moon Co

    Janine - Wirral

    Luxury, nurturing classes supporting mums to feel calmer, more confident, and less alone — including baby massage, yoga, stay & play, and walking groups.

    Instagram
  • A woman with long braided hair and tattoos on her hand is sitting on the floor with a young child, both smiling. Behind them are decorative floral arrangements and framed posters, one of which says 'be you'.

    Little Diamonds Family Nurture

    Julie- Somerset

    Supporting families through the first 1001 days with baby classes designed to encourage connection, confidence, development, and a sense of village.

    Website

  • Pip & Harris Family Wellbeing

    Laura- Orrell

    Nurturing classes from babyhood to school age, creating opportunities for connection, friendship, and community in calm, welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces.

    Website
  • A woman with light gray hair, smiling, standing in front of a flowering pink tree. The sky is visible through the branches and blossoms.

    Blossoming Souls Wellbeing

    Zara - Southampton

    A calm, restorative space offering baby reflexology sessions alongside holistic treatments for parents, including reflexology, aromatherapy massage, sound baths, and energy healing — supporting wellbeing, balance, and inner calm for both parent and baby.

    Website
  • A woman with purple hair and glasses is holding a sleeping baby with a floral-patterned shirt, close to her face, in a cozy setting.

    The Newborn Nurturer

    Liz - West Sussex

    Offering compassionate, thoughtful support for families through pregnancy and early parenthood — including in-home care, baby massage, antenatal education, and postnatal support across West Sussex and beyond.

    Website
  • A smiling woman with gray hair sitting on the grass in a park, wearing a floral dress.

    Fiona Cooke Infant Massage

    Fiona - Herefordshire and Shropshire  

    Offering experienced, compassionate support for parents and babies — drawing on over 20 years’ work and the author of A Helpful Guide to a Happy Baby, supporting sleep, feeding, and early connection.

    Website
  • A woman with long, wavy light brown hair and blue eyes, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a cream-colored textured top. The background features a bookshelf with books and decorative items.

    The Nesting Space Community

    Jade - Shrewsbury

    Supporting a nourishing postpartum journey for mothers and babies — with over 10 years’ experience through in-person classes and thoughtful online support.

    Instagram
  • A woman with light brown hair, glasses, and a red patterned shirt smiling while sitting on a vehicle with a window showing green trees outside.

    Sadie Rose Matrescence

    Lauren - Somerset

    Lauren is a postnatal doula operating in Somerset offering families a variety of support and services, including baby massage classes in the near future. She is passionate about delivering high quality experiences in a safe space for all those who attend.

    Website
  • Keeley Furlong

    Keeley Furlong

    Wakefield, West Yorkshire

    Supporting families from preconception through to postpartum with specialist one-to-one support, baby massage, baby yoga and holistic therapies. 

    My practice is rooted in nurturing connection, supporting nervous system wellbeing and creating emotionally safe, inclusive spaces where parents and babies feel seen, supported and empowered.

    WEBSITE

Become a Recognised Parent Baby Space

"I want a trusted foundation, recognised standards and ongoing support — so I don't have to do this alone."

Holding space for parents and babies takes more than a qualification. It calls for professionalism, safeguarding, compassion, and a commitment to keep learning throughout your career.

Parent Baby Spaces brings together practitioners who value high standards, reflective practice and ongoing professional growth — because the people who hold others deserve to feel supported too.

What's included

  • Recognition & a Directory Listing, so parents can find you with confidence

  • Your Professional Foundations

  • Ongoing Support & Reflection — monthly circles, seasonal gatherings, a reflective journal

  • Learning & Growth — guest sessions, our learning hub, ongoing CPD

  • Community & Connection — networking, and future access to our Safeguarding Champions

  • Annual Reflective Renewal, so your Recognition grows with you

  • Funded Training — including safeguarding training and APN accessibility webinars

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Investment £222 per year, or £18.50 per month

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Why is there a fee? Recognition isn't a fee to prove you're safe — it's an investment in ongoing professional support, learning, and maintaining trusted standards for families.

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Your journey

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  1. Explore The Framework — understand the values and expectations behind every Parent Baby Space

  2. Begin Your Reflection — a short reflective application, if our values resonate with you

  3. Become Recognised — join a community committed to safe, reflective, compassionate practice

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Because recognition isn't the end of the journey. It's where it begins.

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If you've read this and thought, "This feels like home," I'd love to hear from you. 📩 Message Anouska

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does it mean if a practitioner is listed here? They've voluntarily aligned their work with the Parent Baby Spaces Framework — committing to emotionally safe, non-judgemental, safeguarding-led practice, held with compassion, inclusion and respect. Recognition doesn't mean someone is a therapist or medical professional unless separately qualified — it reflects a commitment to holding space with care and integrity.

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I feel I need additional support. Can you recommend anyone? Parent–baby classes are supportive, but they're not a substitute for clinical mental health or medical care. In the UK: your GP, your Health Visitor, NHS 111 for urgent advice, Samaritans (116 123), or PANDAS Foundation (0808 1961 776) for perinatal mental health support. In immediate crisis, call 999 or attend A&E. Registered instructors may signpost you, but aren't mental health professionals unless separately qualified. Your wellbeing matters deeply.

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How do I get started? Reach out through our contact form or drop me a message — I'll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

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Are these classes regulated by the Government? No — Parent Baby Spaces is an independent standards initiative, not a government or regulatory body. Its purpose is to raise the standard of emotionally safe, ethical, supportive parent spaces across the UK.

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I don't need another membership, and I have years of experience. Am I just paying to be listed? Not at all — and your experience is deeply valued. This isn't about how long you've been doing the work. It's about making visible your commitment to how your space feels for parents, not just what you offer — standing behind the quality and intention of your space in a way parents can recognise and trust.

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How can I contact you? Via our contact page or email — we aim to respond within three business days.

A circular badge with a green border that reads 'PARENTING ENHANCED'. Inside, it has the words 'BABY' and 'SPEAK' in large pink letters, and a message that says 'Committed to safe parent-baby spaces. I take my responsibility to parents seriously.' There is also a small illustration of a wrapped baby at the bottom of the badge.