As a new mum living in Richmond upon Thames you may find yourself seeking support, resources and a local community to help you navigate the joy and challenges of pregnancy and life with your newborn baby.

Motherhood is such a special and transformative time, whether you are still eagerly awaiting your baby’s arrival or have recently given birth. As a mother myself I understand how important it is to have a supportive network.

Having raised my own family in Richmond upon Thames, and through my work as a pregnancy and newborn photographer, I’ve had the honour of working with incredible local NHS and private services that truly go above and beyond to assist and guide new parents.

From pregnancy to post-natal wellness, this guide aims to empower you with valuable information, ensuring you have a list of resources and businesses who can support you during the beginning stages of parenthood.

Antenatal & pregnancy services and businesses in Richmond upon Thames

Local NHS hospitals with maternity & birth services in Richmond upon Thames

• Kingston Hospital
• West-Middlesex Hospital
• Chelsea & Westminster
• Queen Charlotte’s

Hospitals with private maternity & birth services in central and west London

• Kingston Private Health, Kingston Hospital
• The Kensington Wing, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
• The Westminster Suite, Guys & St. Thomas’ Hospital, Waterloo
• The Portland Hospital
• The Lindo Wing, St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington

Antenatal courses in Richmond upon Thames, west London & Surrey

• Happy Parents Happy Baby (St. Margarets / Twickenham)
• National Childhood Trust (for helpful articles and information, as well as their support helpline)
• The Parent Class (midwife-led antenatal courses in Surrey and West London)

Hyponobirthing classes in Richmond upon Thames

• Birth-ed (Award-winning hypnobirthing in person and online classes)
• Hypnobirthing Mumma
• Stilettos to Strollers

Antenatal fitness classes and safe exercises suitable for each trimester

• First to Fourth
• Pop-up Yoga Club – Mama’s Retreat, Richmond
• The Lovely Wellness Company, Teddington
• Busylizzy, Richmond

Maternity photographers in Richmond upon Thames

• Jess Morgan Photography (relaxed & natural maternity photography) 

Expert wellness practitioners to support your well-being during pregnancy and beyond

• The Lovely Wellness Company (helping you relax and connect back to yourself)
• North Surrey Midwives (private antenatal services)

Pregnancy massage in Richmond upon Thames

• HarSPA at the Harbour Hotel, Richmond Hill
• Mulberry’s at 50 Hill Rise (gentle massage techniques suitable for all 3 trimesters)
• The Maris Practice (pregnancy massages tailored to meet your body’s needs)

Perinatal mental health

• Tommy’s Charity (mental health support for before, during and after pregnancy)
• PANDAS Foudation

Doula services in Richmond upon Thames for emotional and physical support during labour

• Stilettos to Strollers (A personal recommendation, they will help you with everything from creating a custom birthing plan to personalised doula support packages)

Post-natal services for new mothers and parents in Richmond upon Thames

Lactation consultants and breastfeeding support groups

• Local breastfeeding services
• North Surrey Midwives (private service)
• NCT breastfeeding support
• The Maris Practice (private service)
• Peas Breastfeeding (private service)

Tongue-tie clinics and private divisions

• West Middlesex and Chelsea and Westminster tongue tie clinic
• Toothbeary – (Paediatric tongue tie treatment in London)
• North Surrey Midwives
• Peas Breastfeeding

Cranial and paediatric osteopathy

• The Maris Practice, St Margarets

Post-natal doulas and night nannies 

• Happy Nest (a well established nanny agency, they can help you find the perfect night nurse)
• The Richmond Doula
• Doulas of Kew

Newborn photographer – to document your baby’s first few days

• Jess Morgan Photography (relaxed baby-led newborn photography in the comfort of your own home) 

Local therapists and support groups who focus on postpartum depression, maternal mental health and self-care

• Postpartum Plan (online)
• The Maris Practice (Postpartum massages tailored to meet your body’s needs)
• Mulberry’s at 50 Hill Rise (gentle massage techniques suitable for new and breast feeding mums)
• Mind (for online information that explains the signs of postnatal depression, treatments and support options)
• Tommy’s Charity (mental health support for before, during and after pregnancy)
• PANDAS Foudation

Local mum groups and parenting communities for emotional support

• The Mum Club (the UKs leading event based community for new mums)
• Babytalk

Baby first aid

Happy Parents Happy Baby

Mother & baby yoga & post-natal exercise classes

• First to Fourth (yoga and baby massage)
• The Lovely Wellness Company (post-natal yoga for mothers and babies)
• Busylizzy

Baby sensory and music classes

• Baby Bells by Hartbeeps (from newborn)
• Baby Sensory
• Monkey Music
• Tiny Tunes
• Doulas of Kew -baby massage

Sleep consultants

• Sleeping Bunnies – Sleep consultancy for 1 to 1 personal advice