Your Birth Friend

05/02/2026

👋 Hi, Hello, I’m Sam! In case you’re wondering who I am…

💚 A bit about me 💚
I set up Your Birth Friend while on maternity leave in 2024/25, after my birth doula recommended I complete my babywearing training, as there wasn’t anyone providing this specialist support locally. Lucky I did, as I then got made redundant from my old job 🫠

I became a Mum in the depths of Lockdown 2020 😬 and know the awful feeling of having no support and somehow figuring out how to look after a newborn (and yourself).

My hobbies include yoga, meditation, crafts & baking 🧘‍♀️🎨🪡🧁

I’m passionate about supporting women, especially at your most vulnerable point in your life. Becoming a Mum changes you, and it’s a tough phase to navigate. I also aim to bring some pregnancy support services to new mums later this year, when I complete some further training 👏🤰

📍I grew up in Bolton, was born in Stockport, and now live in Keele. So I travel throughout Cheshire and North Staffs to help Mums, Dads, Babies & Caregivers with invaluable specialist baby carrier support.

As well as my Carrier Clinic at Trentham, and pop-up Sling Library events across Cheshire East & North Staffs, I’ll also be running Chester Sling Library events every other Monday from February 2026 😁

I can’t wait to meet you and your little one soon! 🥰🫶

02/02/2026

🌱 Trentham Carrier Clinic is back, every other Thursday 🌱

💚 30 minute slots are available and pre-booking is essential. You’ll get 1 week of free sling hire included in your ticket, or a tailored fit check and troubleshooting session for your own carrier, and additional hire is available at only £10.

🤎 While you’ve made it out of the house, is also the perfect place to relax and take a walk around the gardens, shops or garden centre, or stop for a coffee or bite to eat.

💚 My aim is to help you leave your session feeling calm and confident, knowing you have a carrier that’s safe, comfortable and enjoyable to wear. Soak up those baby cuddles and start the week with some valuable babywearing knowledge 🥰🫶

🤎 If you have any questions please comment below or DM. See you soon! Sam xx 🫶

29/01/2026

💕 February Sling Events 💕
❤️ From 2nd Feb every other Monday I’ll be at BOTH Congleton AND Nantwich Cherubs groups at the Family Hubs & Children’s Centres. These are free drop-in events, but you can RSVP on my website events page or message me in advance so I can plan ahead and expect you.

❤️ From 5th Feb every other Thursday you can find me and my Carrier Clinic at Trentham Shopping Village, inside . This is a pre-booked 30 minute slot where I can tailor my support to you and your baby’s exact needs. Booking ahead is essential here, and the £15 ticket cost goes towards any products, hire or support services you end up having 🫶

❤️ From 9th Feb every other Monday I’m now taking over . These events are pre-booked slots and need to be booked through the Chester Sling Library website. You can also follow for more updates about these sling events 🥰

❤️In between all of these sling events I also have availability for 1-1 consultations in your own home, so I can come to you and support you, your partner, and your little one in private, if you live in Cheshire or North Staffordshire 🫶

❤️DM me or comment below if you have any questions 🥰

🌼 Spring is coming soon, anyone else excited for that?! And my baby is turning 2 next month! I have more to share about that soon 👀🌱🌷

27/01/2026

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Come along and see Sam at Nantwich and Congleton Cherubs on the 2nd and 16th Feb.

25/01/2026

New mums - WHEN did you buy or start researching baby carriers? Was it before or after baby arrived? And would you do anything differently if you could?

If you’re currently pregnant, I also have some secret stuff coming up this year that will help you! So please watch this space and drop me a DM if you have any questions 🥰🫶

18/01/2026

You can find me at Congleton AND Nantwich Cherubs events tomorrow! These are FREE drop-in events so bring your own carrier for a fit check and guidance, or come and have a look at a selection of my lovely slings and carriers you can hire out or have a play with. I’m also here to answer any questions and help you feel confident using baby carriers.

I’ll also be at Sandbach Cherubs again next Thursday. But I’m not sure if I will be back again in February, if numbers are too low. So please do come if you think I can help you at all 🙂

Drop me a DM if you would like any more info 😊

15/01/2026

Did you know you can buy baby carriers from me? I only sell practical, safe and the highest quality carriers that I recommend to new mums and dads 🥰 And you automatically get them at 10% off through me 🫶

I also have all of these, plus more, in my sling library to hire out and try before you buy, so you know it’s the perfect carrier for you and your baby 🥰

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26/12/2025

❄️ January brings a new year and new schedule, as I’ll be taking over Chester Sling Library, and making Thursdays and Mondays my main event days. ❄️

⛄️ Trentham Sling Surgery & Carrier Clinic will be every other Thursday, from 8th January at .

⛄️ Chester Sling Library will be very other Monday from 12th January, at the Shrewsbury Arms, Mickle Trafford. Please follow for more info & updates.

⛄️ I’ll be at Sandbach Cherubs every other Thursday from 15th Jan, at Elworth Methodist Church, Sandbach.

⛄️ And I’ll be at Congleton Cherubs every other Monday from 19th Jan, at Congleton Family Hub.

❄️ If you’re in Nantwich, I’m still figuring out how to squeeze that into my new schedule, but hopefully you can travel to one of my other locations. If not, I am available for home visits on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays when I’m not at an event 🙂

❄️ I’ll keep you posted with more updates soon, and of course work around any unpredictable Winter weather!

🌱 Wishing all you mums, dads, babies & little ones a peaceful and healthy start to 2026 🥰 My DMs are still open in the meantime too if you have any questions 💌

28/11/2025

🔥 Let me de-influence you 🔥 You don’t NEED a special babywearing coat or cover. If you have a baggy cardigan or jacket, this will keep both you and your baby warm if you put it on over the baby carrier or wrap/sling. It costs nothing and does the job! So save your money and invest it in specialist knowledge instead (or Christmas gifts for your family) 🎄 If you would like some 1-1 babywearing support and guidance and live in Cheshire or North Staffordshire, my home consultations start from £40. And I’ll help you to avoid those clever sales strategies that the internet is full of! Happy Black Friday 🫠🖤

26/11/2025

How to use the Lenny Light baby carrier. A perfect carrier from newborn all the way up to 3 years!

Here’s a short demo showing you how to get a newborn into the Lenny Light baby carrier safely, with optimal positioning. This is such a lovely, comfy carrier that will grow with your baby all the way from newborn up to 3 years!

If you’d like to order one DM me or comment below and I will share the product page with you 😊

23/11/2025

🔔 Public Service Announcement for Black Friday! 🔔 Some of the WORST baby & toddler carriers have the biggest online marketing campaigns. Please don’t fall for their tricks!!
🎁 Ask me for advice and I will give you honest facts and guidance before you buy a carrier!
🔔 DM me for free, specialist advice on baby & toddler carriers 🎁

22/11/2025

🎄 My last events of the year 🎄 If you’re hoping to get some specialist support for babywearing before 2026 these are your last opportunities before I spend Christmas time with my family.

🎄 8th December: Sling library drop-in alongside Cherubs breastfeeding support group at Congleton Family Hub.

🎄 12th December: Sling Surgery & Carrier Clinic at at Trentham shopping village Pre-book your 30 minute slot ASAP!

🎄 15th December: Sling library drop-in alongside Cherubs breastfeeding support group at Nantwich Children’s Centre.

🎄 Limited spaces for private 1-1 consultations in your home own, on a first come first served basis - book your session on my website to request a time that works for you.

🎄 And if anyone would like questions answering just DM me and I’ll do my best to help! 🥰