Families and pregnant people
One-to-one antenatal education, birth coaching and postnatal support that respects your culture, faith, language and family.
Antenatal · Birth · Postnatal
Be heard. Be supported. Birth with confidence.
Culturally safe maternity education, one-to-one coaching and non-clinical birth support from a Specialist EDI Midwife, for families, doulas and supporters, and the organisations that serve them.
- Specialist EDI Midwife
- Based on NICE, RCOG and NHS England guidance
- Non-clinical support, clearly explained
Who it is for
Support that starts with you
Doulas, birth partners and supporters
Training, mentoring and a recorded workshop on cultural intelligence and safety, with materials you can use straight away.
Organisations
Training for teams, reviews of antenatal education and patient information, co-production and consultancy for trusts, charities and employers.
Services
Education and support through the whole journey
60 min · Video or phone£60
One-to-one antenatal education
Personalised, non-clinical education for you and your birth partner: your rights and choices, how maternity care works, questions to ask your team, and how your culture, faith and family fit into your plans.
- Understand your options and how decisions are made
- Prepare questions and a birth preferences plan
- Plan support for your culture, language, faith and family
45 min · Video or phone£50
One-to-one postnatal support
Emotional and practical support in the weeks after birth: recovery planning, finding services, feeding confidence conversations, and being heard by your health visitor and midwife.
- A listening space after birth
- Plan visitors, rest, food and family support
- Know who to call and when (not clinical assessment)
45 min · Video or phone£55
Supporter mentoring session
For doulas, birth partners, peer supporters and volunteers: reflective practice, tricky scenarios, boundaries and scope, and applying the CQ conversation.
Learning hub
Cultural Intelligence & Safety in Maternity Care
A 90-minute recorded workshop with slides, a six-step conversation method, scenarios and a personal action plan. Based on UK guidance and data.
- Recorded voice-over workshop (90 minutes)
- Slides, workbook and conversation card
- Access by level, with start and end dates
- Self-check quiz and certificate of completion
Birth coaching
A steady, informed presence by your side
Calls and messaging through your pregnancy, and support at birth, from someone who knows maternity systems from the inside and keeps you at the centre.
1
Free intro call
Tell me what matters to you and your due date.
2
Choose a package
Pregnancy Companion, Birth Coach or Postnatal Companion.
3
Prepare together
Calls, messaging, plans and questions for your team.
4
Supported at birth
Non-clinical support by phone, video or in person where available.
What I do
- Emotional, practical and advocacy support
- Help you understand options and ask questions
- Help you be heard, in your language and on your terms
- Signpost to the right professional or service
What I do not do
- Clinical care, examinations or diagnosis
- Replace your midwife, doctor or health visitor
- Advise on medicines or make decisions for you
- Provide an emergency or 24/7 service
About
Sherilyn Ndhlovu
Specialist EDI Midwife. I design maternity education and support so that every family is seen, heard and safe, and I help organisations do the same.
Read my storyBAME Midwife of the Year
NHS Excellence Award
Published author
Questions
Common questions
Are you a clinician? Can you give medical advice?+–
I am a registered midwife, but this service is non-clinical education, coaching and support. I do not provide clinical care, examinations, diagnosis or advice about medicines, and I will always signpost you to your midwifery team for clinical questions.
Can you be at my birth?+–
Where my diary and your location allow, yes, as a non-clinical birth coach. Places are limited each month, so book a free call early. I will always explain exactly what I can and cannot do.
How does messaging work?+–
Coaching packages include private messaging on working days with a reply within one working day. It is not monitored 24/7 and is not for emergencies or urgent clinical concerns.
How does course access work?+–
Each course has access levels (Preview, Viewer, Learner, Facilitator). Paid access runs for a set period, with the start and end date shown in your account. Organisations can buy team access with codes.
Do you offer interpreters or accessible formats?+–
Please tell me what you need when you book and I will arrange it where I can. See the accessibility statement for details.
What if I need to cancel?+–
You can cancel or rearrange a session free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice. Full details are in the cancellations and refunds policy.