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A neatly arranged antenatal education corner featuring a soft grey fabric pregnancy pillow encircling an open, well-thumbed birth guidebook with pastel-colored diagrams. Nearby, a pair of tiny, neutral-toned knitted booties rest on a light oak coffee table with a smooth matte finish. The background shows an uncluttered, modern living room with a folded cream throw and a subtle baby mobile hanging from an off-camera crib edge, softly blurred. Gentle natural daylight from a nearby window creates even, diffused illumination, casting tender shadows and a calm, reassuring mood. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, emphasizing preparedness and quiet confidence, clean and professional aesthetic suitable for antenatal education materials.

My Story

Discover who I am, how I teach, and why evidence matters for your growing family.

About

Evidence-based antenatal education, your way

At Bump and Baby Basics, we blend up-to-date research, practical skills and calm, compassionate guidance so you and your birth partner feel prepared for labour, informed about your choices and confident navigating those first weeks with your newborn.

Meet me

Your Educator

A detailed tabletop scene focused on early parenthood education materials: a realistic newborn-size practice doll with soft vinyl skin texture lies on a padded, neutral changing mat, surrounded by neatly arranged items. A small digital thermometer, a folded cotton nappy, a fragrance-free baby wash bottle, and an open pamphlet titled “First Days at Home” form a thoughtful semicircle. The surface is a white, wipe-clean clinic-style countertop with subtle reflections. Overhead, soft box studio lighting creates even, shadow-free illumination for a clinical yet gentle mood. Photographic realism, shot from a high three-quarter angle with sharp focus, capturing every label and texture clearly. The composition feels structured, calm, and educational, perfect for demonstrating practical newborn care skills in a professional antenatal course context.

Lindsay Palmer

A clean, professional flat lay of antenatal education materials carefully arranged on a pale wooden desk with a subtle grain. At the center lies a structured, spiral-bound birth planning workbook with neatly printed checklists, surrounded by color-coded sticky notes, a sleek silver pen, and a slim digital tablet displaying a simple fetus development diagram. A glass of water with soft condensation and a folded, light-blue muslin cloth add gentle texture. Soft, overcast window light from the left bathes the scene, creating minimal shadows and a calm, focused atmosphere. Photographic realism with sharp focus throughout, top-down bird’s-eye composition, balanced and uncluttered, conveying organization, reliable information, and confidence in making informed birth choices.

I obtained my Diploma in Antenatal Education at the University of Bedfordshire and have over 30 years’ of experience facilitating courses for the National Childbirth Trust

A highly detailed close-up of a smooth, adjustable birth ball in a muted teal color resting on a warm-toned wooden floor with a satin finish. Next to it, a neatly folded, textured cotton towel, a supportive foam yoga block, and a slim, illustrated booklet titled “Comfort Positions for Labor” fan out in a semi-circle. The background features a minimalist, softly blurred wall with a faint anatomical poster outline, hinting at an education setting. Gentle, diffused studio lighting from two sides creates soft highlights on the ball’s curved surface and barely-there shadows, evoking a professional yet inviting atmosphere. Photographic realism, eye-level composition with shallow depth of field, emphasizing tools for active birth and calm, empowered preparation.

I trained with HypnoBirth (The Mongan Method) in 2011

A realistic, close-up scene of a neatly made hospital bag partially unzipped on a light linen-covered bed. Inside, carefully folded neutral baby onesies, a small patterned swaddle blanket, travel-sized toiletries in clear containers, and a compact notebook labeled “Birth Notes” peek out. A printed checklist on crisp white paper lies beside the bag, gently curled at the corner. Soft afternoon light filters through sheer curtains, creating delicate, elongated shadows and a serene, prepared mood. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle with moderate depth of field, keeping the bag contents in sharp focus while the headboard and a simple bedside lamp fade into a subtle blur. The aesthetic is calm, practical, and reassuring, ideal for illustrating antenatal preparation guidance.

I completed Antenatal and Postnatal Doula Training with Nurturing Birth in 2009

Reviews

“Lindsay was great, very informative, kind and generous with her knowledge.”

“Lindsay had such a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer any questions”