Nurturing Support

For You and Your Baby in the Early Weeks of Motherhood

Donna Ridgely
Welcome to Postnatal Helping Hands

Welcome to Postnatal Helping Hands

I provide gentle, hands-on support during the precious and transformative postpartum period. The early days after birth can feel like a whirlwind – exhilarating yet exhausting, joyful yet overwhelming. As your postnatal support, I’m here to help you feel cared for, rested, and confident while you heal and bond with your new baby.

Emotional Wellbeing

Emotional Wellbeing

A listening ear for birth processing, transitioning into motherhood, and coping with overwhelm.

Practical Wellbeing

Practical Assistance

Light household chores, meal prep, and newborn care so you can rest and recover.

Personalised Support

Personalised Support

Every mother’s needs are different—my role is to meet you wherever you are, without judgment.

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Ready to feel truly supported on your postnatal journey?

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Support for mind and wellness

At Postnatal Helping Hands, I offer various services to support you throughout the early weeks of motherhood. Every package is flexible and tailored to your needs, ensuring you receive the right blend of practical, emotional, and holistic care.

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R Wicks
16:04 20 Apr 25
I cannot recommend Donna highly enough. She has helped me with all of my babies, providing comfort and guidance as well as help with diagnosing tongue tie and breastfeeding support. She is kind and understanding, knowledgable, helpful and easy to talk to. She is also a wonderful help with my older children. All around exactly the kind of person you want around in what can be an overwhelming and vulnerable time!
Lauren Davidson
13:57 26 Mar 25
Donna helped me massively after the birth of my Son, The first time I met her she was so caring and compassionate, I knew I made the right choice with reaching out for support. Nothing was ever too much or to little to ask, from helping with housework during my C-section recovery, to when i struggled with breast feeding until Donna helped, without any judgement, she advised us with advantages and disadvantages of both bottle and breast feeding. She is clearly very knowledgeable and has lots of experience within Postnatal support.My favourite personal Maternity Nurse🩵Thank you for all your help x
Donna is AMAZING !!! I had help from Donna with my first child and then again with my second throughout and after with both of them. I don’t know what I would have done without her she was absolutely brilliant, very professional and great for reassurance and advice. Donna helped me with many things such as breastfeeding, and my children’s tongue ties directing me and helping me grow confidence within my new chapter of motherhood I would 100% recommend Donna to anyone she’s a star I would definitely use her again ! 🙂
raquela mosquera
15:46 25 Mar 25
I have known Donna for several years as a friend and on a professional level.Donna babysat and at times overnight on a regular basis for my youngest child who is now 29 years of age.Donna also has been a work colleague who worked for me In a crèche environment for vunrable Children/parents.She is kind, caring very professional , has extensive knowledge and many qualifications and experiences with working with children and Families.If you are looking for a maternity Nurse or post natal help I highly recommend Donna.
Katie Penfold
13:06 25 Mar 25
Donna was brilliant during my breastfeeding journey with both of my sons. Providing guidance and reassurance when suddenly everyone you meet is an expert! I knew Donna’s advice came without bias or opinion, it was considered to my situation, she’s an actual expert and she built my confidence, particularly when my second son was premature. Highly recommended
Emma Pursey
08:18 10 Mar 25
Donna has a very calm and patient nature, which makes you feel at ease, she provides incredible support at what can be a really challenging time. It is great to know there is someone there to give you encouragement and advice. Donna is very caring and understanding and I would recommend her to anyone with a newborn.
Natasha Lambourne
17:33 07 Mar 25
Donna was amazing she helped in all aspects of post natal care and my breastfeeding journey even recommending to getting my daughter checked for tongue tie which she was absolutely spot on! At a time when women can feel very vulnerable it was great having someone so caring, supportive and knowledgeable to help!

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