Maternal Nature

27/03/2026

Yesterday I submitted my final evidence in my response to a claim against me by Nicola Rowley.

This wasn’t something I chose lightly,
and it’s not something I could simply walk away from.

A claim has been made against me for £3,500+
for a course that, in my opinion, was not delivered with reasonable care and had elements that were missing, inconsistent, or delivered poorly due to her prioritising other commitments.

This is also something I had already sought to resolve through a chargeback, and had actually won, so this isn’t a case of simply not paying
it’s a case of challenging the value and delivery of what was provided.

So this has been me responding
not reacting, not avoiding, but standing in it.

There were decisions I had to make along the way.

After much deliberation, I chose not to call witnesses.

Not because it wouldn’t have strengthened my case, it would have.
But because those people have moved on,
and I couldn’t, in good faith, bring them back into something they’ve already stepped away from.

Because how I do this matters.

This process has asked a lot of me and taken from my children.

Mentally.
Emotionally.
Physically.

But I’m still here.
Still showing up.
Still standing steady in what I believe is right.

There’s something I’ve been sitting with through all of this…

If you truly believe in what you’re doing is right
why would you need to keep it hidden?

Taking someone to court is not a small thing.
It’s a deliberate decision.
One that carries weight, impact, and consequence.

So when that’s happening behind the scenes,
while at the same time trying to control who knows about it…

It raises questions.

So I’ve chosen to bring this to the surface.

Not to create noise,
but because I believe in alignment.

If I take a stand on something,
I stand in it fully.

You can’t take that level of action against someone
and then step back from the accountability that comes with it.

And for me, this goes deeper than one situation.

I’m defending this action because there has to be more accountability in the online space.

Too many people are investing in programmes, support, and services
without clarity, without protection, and without the full picture.

We don’t get to build businesses on trust
and then dismiss the impact when that trust is questioned.

So no, this isn’t about drama.
And it’s not about trying to “win”.

I’m sharing this because people are invested in my business, my work, and how I show up.

This is part of that story too.

Not the polished parts.
Not the easy wins.
But the moments that shape how I lead, what I stand for, and the standards I hold.

From Monday, I’m back to writing my book.
And I’ll be taking you with me on that journey as well.

Because growth isn’t just what we create when things are going well…

It’s who we become when they’re not.

Safety, trust, and connection aren’t just things I teach, they’re standards I choose to live and lead by.

🌊So today, I chose to step away, regulate my nervous system, and return to a place of safety, trust, and connection.

20/03/2026

“I hope you’re ok.”

We say it all the time.

But if you really stop and think about it…
it’s a strange thing to have to hope.

Because we don’t say
“I know you’re supported.”
“I can see you’re being held.”
“I’ve got you.”

We say
“I hope.”

And that says more than we realise.

It says support isn’t guaranteed.
It says people are carrying more than we can see.
It says we’re not always sure anyone is really there.

And in pregnancy… that matters.

Because behind the appointments and checklists,
so many women are quietly holding:

The pressure.
The overthinking.
The “I should be fine.”
The weight of preparing for a baby
while still showing up for everything else.

Hoping they’ll be ok.

But hope doesn’t create safety.

Support does.

And that’s exactly why I created my Antenatal Wellness Workbook.

Not as something else to add to your list,
but as a space to actually pause and check in.

To understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.
To start building the kind of support that shouldn’t be left to chance.

Because emotional preparation isn’t extra.
It changes everything.

If you’re pregnant, or preparing for a baby, you can start here:
https://digital.maternalnature.life/antenatalwellnessworkbook

18/03/2026

Over the past few months, something behind the scenes has been affecting how I show up in my business including my ability to fully step forward and sell the work I care about.

This time last year, I invested in a course delivered by Nicola Rowley - NJRPR Limited.

I made that investment in good faith, expecting a certain level of delivery and support. Over time, it became clear to me that what I received did not match what I had paid for. I was aware of personal strains on her so forgave that to a certain extent but at the end of the day I paid for something I expected to be delivered with care to a reasonable standard.

I raised my concerns with her directly and tried to resolve it properly. When that didn’t lead to a resolution, I raised a chargeback based on not receiving what I paid for and that chargeback was upheld.

From the very first point I raised concerns, I did not experience any meaningful attempt to resolve the issue.

I was told I was a business customer so my consumer rights didn't apply and that payment was required as per the business to business contract that no one appeared to know about. All this was without any meaningful engagement with the concerns I had raised. I was also threatened with legal action if I stopped continuing to pay.

At the time, that felt completely disproportionate but I stood my ground. When it became clear there would be no meaningful engagement, I sought third-party intervention through a chargeback. This was defended but was upheld in my favour.

Despite that outcome, the same issue is now being pursued again through the court process.

This claim is now being brought by a different company, Nicola J Rowley Consultancy, which I have never had any direct dealings with. Nicola is of the opinion these are “sister companies” and therefore have the right to pursue a claim against me, but this is one of the matters the court will now need to determine.

Nicola has also stated that that nothing will be accepted unless it provides “finality” including confidentiality and no further public or private commentary.

I do not believe that customers, whether business or personal, should be expected to agree to those terms simply to resolve a concern.

It raises important questions about how many others may have felt unable to speak openly about their experiences.

This is not how I would ever choose to run my business.

It has now reached the point where I am being required to call witnesses meaning other people are being pulled into this, taking time away from their own work and responsibilities, for something that should never have escalated this far.

I’m not going to pretend this hasn’t taken a toll. I live rurally, I have four children, and like many mums I’m already carrying a lot behind the scenes.

Having this hanging over me, dragging on, and now impacting others as well… it’s a level of pressure that feels completely unnecessary.

This is the side of business no one talks about - but this feels very personal.

When so much time and energy is spent pursuing a dissatisfied customer, and resolution is tied to conditions like confidentiality and no further commentary, it doesn’t feel like a typical business resolution process.

I’ll be honest, part of the reason I haven’t spoken about this sooner is because I felt ashamed that someone was taking me to court.

But the reality is, I have only exercised my consumer rights.

And that is nothing to be ashamed of.

I have handled this properly from the beginning. I have been clear, consistent, and I stand by the position I’ve taken.

The court has now clearly set out what this case will be decided on:

what was agreed,
what was delivered,
and whether I am actually liable for any payment.

That’s what will be examined.
Not opinions. Not pressure. Not persistence.

Just the facts.

And I am completely confident in where those facts lead.

I’m not backing down from this. I will see it through.

Hopefully by 10th April this will be resolved and I can get back to doing what I actually do supporting my clients.

If anyone has had a similar experience navigating something like this, you’re welcome to reach out to me privately.

Standing your ground shouldn’t come at this kind of cost but I’m not walking away from it as that would allow the decision to go against me and I'm not willing to let that happen.

07/03/2026

Sometimes bonding with your baby doesn’t feel as easy as people say it should.

And that can bring a lot of quiet questions.

“Why does this feel harder than I expected?”
“Why can’t I relax even when my baby is right here?”
“Is something wrong with me?”

But often, it isn’t about love at all.

After a difficult or overwhelming birth, your nervous system can stay on high alert. It’s simply trying to protect you after a moment that felt unsafe or out of your control.

That protection can show up in subtle ways:
• tension in your body
• feeling constantly on edge
• reacting faster than you want to
• struggling to fully relax

None of this means you love your baby any less.

It often just means your body hasn’t had the chance to feel safe again yet.

And when safety returns to the nervous system, connection often becomes easier too.

Healing isn’t about forcing yourself to “move on.”
It’s about gently helping your body and mind settle again.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone in it.

Save the video so you can come back to it on the days you need the reminder 🤍

And if you know another mum who might need to hear this today, feel free to share it with her.

05/03/2026

📚 World Book Day in my house looks a little bit like this…

A shelf full of books about babies, parenting, psychology, touch, connection and child development.

…and apparently a very curious supervisor making sure I’ve read them all properly. 🐾

Books have always held a really special place for me.

One of my favourite childhood memories is going to Coleside library with my Papa. I loved it. Walking through the doors, choosing which books to take home… and if we were lucky, we’d get a wee bag of sweeties afterwards as well.

Maybe that’s why books have always stayed with me.

My daughter Jessica jokes that our house should probably be categorised as a library. We have books everywhere.

I also find it really hard to part with them.

Some of the books I used to read to my children when they were little are still sitting in my living room. Those favourites aren’t going anywhere. I still love pulling them out sometimes and flipping through them.

Because books do more than tell stories.

They hold memories.
They shape how we see the world.
And sometimes they support us through the difficult times of life we never expected.

That belief sits underneath a lot of the work I do with mums today, including the framework I developed through my work with mothers:

The HARBOUR Method™
Hope • Accept • Release • Bond • Own • Uplift • Rise

And it’s also why I’m now writing my own book for the mums who are incredibly hard on themselves and quietly wondering if they’re getting any of this right.

Because the truth is…

Most of the mothers I meet are doing far better than they think.

📖 Now I’d love to know…

What was your favourite childhood book? or share a book you loved reading to your children?

Leanne x

05/03/2026

📚 A little behind the scenes this World Book Day…

I’m writing a book.

Not a parenting manual.
Not a list of things mums should be doing better.

A book for the mums who are incredibly hard on themselves.

The ones who replay the day in their heads wondering if they got things wrong.
The ones who feel guilty for losing their patience.
The ones who quietly worry they’re not doing enough.

Through my work with mothers over the years, I started to notice something.

Most of the mums I meet care deeply about their children. They show up, they try their best, and they carry a huge sense of responsibility for getting it “right”.

But many of them have lost confidence in their own instincts.

They second-guess themselves constantly.
They look to others for reassurance.
They worry they’re doing it wrong.

And that constant search for approval can be exhausting.

In many cases, it drains mothers far more than the everyday challenges of parenting.

That’s one of the reasons I developed The HARBOUR Method™
The framework that now sits underneath all of my work with mothers.

The HARBOUR Method™
Hope • Accept • Release • Bond • Own • Uplift • Rise

It reflects the journey many mums go through as they begin to rebuild trust in themselves and reconnect with the kind of parent they want to be.

The book I’m writing will explore that journey through real stories, reflections, and practical ways mums can start letting go of some of the guilt they carry.

Because the truth is…

So many good mums are walking around believing they’re failing.

And they’re not.

They’re just carrying far more than anyone ever prepared them for.

And since it’s World Book Day, it felt like the right moment to share a little of the thinking behind the book.

If you're curious about the approach behind it, you can start with my Maternal Wellness Workbook here:

https://digital.maternalnature.life/antenatalwellnessworkbook

Leanne x

05/03/2026

📚 “They don’t come with a manual.”

That’s what everyone says when you have a baby.

And in many ways, it’s true.

But when I had mine, we were actually handed little booklets like this.

A few pages of instructions.
A few warnings.
“Handle with care.”
“Never shake a baby.”

Important information, of course.

But when I look back now, I realise how much was missing.

There was guidance on caring for the baby…
but almost nothing about caring for the mother holding them.

No one asked how she was feeling.
No one talked about the emotional side of becoming a parent.
No one helped her think about what support she might need once the baby arrived.

And yet that part matters just as much.

Motherhood isn’t just practical.
It’s emotional.
It’s exhausting.
And sometimes it can feel very lonely.

That’s part of the reason I created my Maternal Wellness Workbook.

Not a leaflet full of instructions but a space for mums to pause and think about their own wellbeing.

Your support network.
Your emotional safety.
What will help you stay steady when life suddenly changes.

Because maybe babies don’t come with a manual…

…but mums deserve more than a few pages of warnings.

If you're pregnant or supporting someone who is, you can find the workbook here:

https://digital.maternalnature.life/antenatalwellnessworkbook

And since it’s World Book Day, feel free to share this with a mum who might appreciate it too.

Leanne x

04/03/2026

Make sure you grab my guide to getting out and staying grounded! 🫶

If the days are getting lighter and you’re feeling the pull to get outside but also a bit flat or overwhelmed, then this is for you!

Getting out with a baby isn’t always about fresh air or exercise.

Sometimes it’s about giving your nervous system a break.

A moment of cold air.

A change of light.

A pause that helps your shoulders drop.

That’s why I created Get Out, Get Grounded.

A free, gentle guide for mums to reconnect with themselves and their baby through tiny, realistic moments outdoors.

You don’t need a forest.

You don’t need an hour.

You don’t even need motivation.

Inside the guide you’ll find:

• simple outdoor pauses you can do with your pram
• nervous-system resets backed by science
• a printable pram tag to remind you to pause, breathe, notice
✨ This isn’t about “doing more”.

It’s about feeling steadier one small moment at a time.

👉 Download it free here:

https://digital.maternalnature.life/getoutgetgrounded

And if you know a mum who could use this right now, feel free to pass it on 💚

23/02/2026

This is currently £7.

But until the end of February, you can get it for £3.50 with code WOMAN26.

And that’s genuinely as low as it will ever be.

I’ve just updated the Antenatal Wellness Workbook so it now fully follows my HARBOUR Method from start to finish.

It’s structured.
It’s practical.
It helps you create an actual emotional safety and support plan before birth.

Not vague affirmations.

Clear steps:
• recognising your stress patterns
• mapping who supports you and how
• protecting what keeps you steady
• thinking ahead about difficult moments

One mum wrote:

“This workbook made me feel like someone finally understood what I was carrying. I didn’t even realise how much I needed it until I started writing.”

If you’ve already purchased, you’ll receive the updated version free.

If you’re pregnant now, you can download it for £3.50 using code WOMAN26 until the end of February.

After that, the price increases to reflect the full depth of the HARBOUR framework now built into it.

If you’re going to prepare for birth, prepare properly.

https://digital.maternalnature.life/maternalwellnessworkbook

Leanne x

22/02/2026

This is so, so important! Always call your maternity unit if you are concerned about reduced movements 🥰

18/02/2026

Last week, my story was featured in Woman magazine.

I’m sharing this not as a personal milestone, but because maternal mental health still needs to be spoken about with honesty and leadership particularly during pregnancy and early motherhood.

Too many women struggle believing they should be coping better, feeling more grateful, or bonding more easily. When appropriate support is missing, that struggle is often internalised as personal failure rather than understood as a normal response to pressure, fear, and overwhelm.

Here’s the reality: difficult beginnings do not define the future.

Wellbeing doesn’t come from pushing through or adopting generic self-care. It comes from understanding what’s happening in your body and mind, and having a plan that fits your life, capacity, and circumstances.

That’s why I created the Maternal Wellness Plan, a practical starting point to help women pause, reflect, and begin creating support that actually works for them.

To mark the publication of this story, I’m offering 50% off the Wellness Plan for a limited time.

It’s available for £3.50 with the code Woman26.

If this feels relevant for you or if you know someone who could benefit please feel free to pass it on.

https://digital.maternalnature.life/antenatalwellnessworkbook

17/02/2026

Have you picked up a copy of this weeks Woman magazine?
You will see a familiar face 😁

More later….