At The Little Bears Company, we understand that pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood are filled with excitement, joy, and also plenty of questions. We’re here to offer expert guidance and emotional support, helping you navigate every step of your journey from pregnancy through to your toddler's years. Whether you need antenatal education, postnatal care, or simply some bonding time with your baby, our experienced midwife Cheryl and her daughter Alex are here to support you.
Who We Are
The Little Bears Company is a mother-daughter team founded by Cheryl, an experienced midwife with over 25 years of expertise, and her daughter Alex, a Primary School/Baby Massage and Baby Yoga Teacher. Together, they are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based services to parents in Rugby and Kettering. Their goal is to make sure that you have the support, knowledge, and confidence you need to enjoy every stage of your parenting journey.
What We Do
From pregnancy and birth to the toddler years, The Little Bears Company offers a range of services designed to support you and your baby. We aim to complement the care you receive from the NHS maternity sector, while providing the extra guidance you need in a friendly and supportive environment. Here’s an overview of what we offer:
Antenatal, Birth, and Postnatal Education: Our interactive, engaging classes are designed to provide you with the essential information you need during pregnancy and beyond:
Session 1: Overview of pregnancy, birth, labour and postnatal period.
Session 2: Labour and Birth
Session 3: Postnatal Care for You and Baby
Session 4: Paediatric First Aid (optional, £30 per couple)
Breastfeeding Support: Led by Cheryl, our breastfeeding support services include:
Preparing for Breastfeeding in Pregnancy: A 45-minute session to help you prepare for breastfeeding with confidence.
Postnatal Breastfeeding Support: One-on-one help after your baby is born to ensure you have the correct positioning, latch, and support. Here we can identify any potential issues or barriers.
Pregnancy and Postnatal Package: A combination of both services for ongoing breastfeeding support.
Mummy MOT: Postnatal Check-up: After your baby’s birth, it’s important to check in on your recovery. The Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal check that covers pelvic floor health, core strength, posture, and scarring from either vaginal or caesarean births. Cheryl’s 25+ years of experience ensure a thorough, supportive assessment and tailored recovery plan.
Private Midwifery Support: We offer bespoke midwifery packages to support you both antenatally and postnatally, however we also offer one-off appointments:
Antenatal Appointment: £85
Postnatal Appointment: £85
Postnatal Appointment for Mum and Baby: £135
Baby Massage: Our Baby Massage courses, available in Rugby and Kettering, are designed to help you bond with your baby while promoting relaxation and development. Each hour-long class teaches you how to perform a full body massage on your baby, helping to:
Promote sleep and relieve colic or reflux
Stimulate circulation and support digestion
Enhance bonding with your baby through oxytocin release
Classes are held in a welcoming environment with gentle music, sensory stimuli, and a relaxing space for both parents and babies. After the class, you’ll enjoy a hot drink and sweet treat while connecting with other parents. You'll also have access to our online portal with video demonstrations to practice at home.
Baby Bears: In our Baby Bears classes, you’ll learn how to engage with your baby through play and baby yoga. These classes are great for:
Developing coordination and awareness
Supporting developmental milestones
Engaging both sides of the brain and releasing oxytocin
Offering sensory play, baby massage, and music
Each class finishes with a hot drink and cake, plus time to chat with other parents.
Active Bears (6 months - 24 months): For older babies and toddlers, our Active Bears class is all about movement, song, and exploration. We start with yoga and dance to aid your child’s development, then move on to sensory play, free exploration, and themed activities. Children will engage in fine motor skill development through fun, play-based activities. The class finishes with bubbles, a snack, and time for parents to relax.
Where We’re Located
Our services are available in two convenient locations:
Kettering: Close to Finedon, Corby, Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Earls Barton, Northampton, Rothwell, Desborough, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough, and Brixworth.
Rugby: Just a short drive from Daventry, Lutterworth, Crick, and parts of Coventry.
Get In Touch
Whether you're preparing for your baby’s arrival, seeking breastfeeding support, looking to recover after birth, or hoping to bond with your little one through baby massage, Baby Bears, or Active Bears, The Little Bears Company is here for you. We’re more than just a service—we’re a community of parents supporting each other through every step of the parenting journey.
If you've looked at our above services and can't quite find what you're looking for, send us a message as we can create bespoke services to support you. We've recently supported prospective adoptive parents, created a bespoke c-section 1:1 antenatal course as well as more regular breastfeeding support sessions.
Feel free to reach out to us at info@thelittlebearscompany.com. We can’t wait to be part of your journey!
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