Postpartum Support in Newquay

Nurturing Services for New Mums and their babies to Heal, Be Supported and thrive in this new chapter

The postpartum period is a time of deep transition, where your body, mind, and emotions are all adjusting to life after birth. It’s a season that deserves gentle care, understanding, and support. Whether you’re navigating physical recovery, emotional shifts, or simply seeking guidance through those early newborn days, there are a variety of postpartum services available in Newquay and North Cornwall designed to meet your needs.

I’ve gathered a list of local offerings, from postpartum doulas and lactation support to bodywork therapies like massage and pelvic floor care. These services are here to hold space for your healing, helping you feel seen, nurtured, and fully supported as you move through this sacred chapter.

I am not affiliated with any of the below (apart from my own offerings as a postpartum doula) — but I hope this guide becomes a valuable resource as you seek the support that feels right for you.

• Postpartum Doulas

  I encourage you to go for a coffee with a few doulas and feel out who you vibe best with. It will make a world of difference and ensure you have the right person on your team during this special time. ❤️

  1. Newquay Doula (Mel)
     Get in touch

  2. Born to Birth Cornwall (Gemma)
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  3. Birth in Your Power (Jo)
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  4. Calma Mother (Alannah)
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  5. Harriett Birth Doula (Harriett)
     Postnatal doula, babywearing consultant & sling library
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• Feeding Support

  1. Breastfeeding Peer Support Groups (Cornwall Council)
     Free to attend, just drop in. Nearest groups:
     Newquay: Tuesdays 1-2:30pm, Newquay Family Hub
     Perranporth: Tuesdays 10-11am (drop-in clinic)
     Wadebridge: Wednesdays 12:30-2pm
     Truro: Thursdays 10-11:30am (currently at St Paul's Family Hub)
     Full list of groups here

  2. Free Infant Feeding Support Group at 📍The Family Space, Threemilestone
     Weekly
     More info here

  3. Alice Dewhirst
     International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
     More info here

  4. Calma Mother (Alannah)
     Breastfeeding and Postnatal Support
     More info here

  5. Kathie Kendal – Newborn Care Cornwall
     International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
     More info here

• Postpartum Bodywork (Physio and Chiro)

  1. Laura Cullen: Women's Health Physiotherapist (Newquay)
     Services: Massage, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Postnatal MOT
     More info here

  2. Good Health Chiropractic
     Services: Postpartum Recovery
     More info here

  3. Ruth Bennett Physio (Redruth)
     Services: Postnatal MOT, Pelvic Floor Physio
     More info here

• Craniosacral Therapy

  1. Newquay Craniosacral (Miranda)
     Services: Upledger Craniosacral Therapy
     More info here

• Postpartum mental health

  1. Dr Christina: Perinatal Psychologist and Women’s Trauma Specialist
     More info here

  2. NHS Perinatal Mental Health Team (Cornwall)
     Free specialist support in pregnancy and the first year – you can self-refer
     More info here

• 3 Step Rewind

  1. Buds Birthing (Caitlin)
     The 3-Step Rewind is a trauma-informed therapy technique to work through trauma related to pregnancy or birth.
     More info here

  2. Cornwall Hypnobirthing (Terri)
     Clinical Hypnotherapy for Birth Trauma, and Traumatic Birth Recovery Specialist
     More info here

• Newborn & Family Photography

  1. Melanie Grace Photography
     More info here

• Sleep Consultant

  1. Cornish Sleep Consultant (Jess)
     Sleep Consultant & Night Nanny
     More info here

  2. Gentle Sleep Doula (Katherine)
     Postpartum Doula and Infant Sleep Consultant
     More info here

• Babywearing & Slings

  1. Harriett – Babywearing Consultant & Sling Library
     1:1 home consultations across Cornwall, plus monthly sling library meet-ups ('The Village')
     More info here

If you know of additional support offerings that aren’t on here, please click here to email me the info and I will be sure to add!