ABOUT ME
Hello, my name is Kathie and I am an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and Post Natal Care Specialist. I have had many varied roles during my career with babies. As well as having my own family, I have been privileged to work with families from all walks of life, all around the world, in hospitals, communities and in private homes.
Education is incredibly important to me, so as well as making sure that I am as up to date as possible with my own education, I have been heavily involved in educating others. I have spent time as a teacher for industry relevant qualifications, and as IBCLC, I provide evidence based updates for professionals. I have taught public antenatal feeding classes for the NHS and can often be found speaking at public events.
I am so excited to be bringing you all a course which goes back to the fundamental building blocks of parenting. Using ancient knowledge to help ease common modern issues, and create confident parents with happier babies.
CREATING CAVE BABIES
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Many years ago, when I was working as a nanny, a lady asked me to come and spend a few nights supporting her after a caesarean. I’ve yet to this day to work with a baby who had more hair than Patrick, and he sparked a passion that became my career.
Throughout my years working in postnatal care, it was always very clear to me, that antenatal education is vital. As with any job, learning the skills you need before you have to put them into practice, is incredibly beneficial. There are plenty of studies to back this up!
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It all started as a simple sheet of information I would send each client, and has progressed from there. It now looks at what babies are biologically programmed to expect, and at how modern birth practices can be tweaked to work with, rather than against these expectations.
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Cave Babies gives every parent a practical tool kit for caring for their new baby or babies. It will teach you the fundamentals of feeding your baby whether you plan to breastfeed or bottle feed, and explains why traditional teachings may not always give you the results you were expecting. It covers all the main aspects of caring for your baby and gives you the knowledge to overcome common problems, and bumps in the road.
Whether you are expecting your first baby, or perhaps preparing to do things a little differently with your next, this course promises something different from regular antenatal classes.
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“Cave Babies is the antenatal class I never knew I needed.” Justine Crowley
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“Cave Babies helped me feel so much more confident – our baby is so much happier” Milly Shaw