Midwife Viv Arvostelua 6

Taking Viv’s newborn care course was one of the most worthwhile things we did as new parents. We’d already received plenty of information elsewhere, but this course was honest, practical and focused on what life with a newborn is actually like.

One thing we really appreciated was how open and straightforward Viv was with her advice. She shared real experiences and practical guidance in a way that felt honest compared to the other parenting courses we’d done through the NHS.

The hands on aspect made a huge difference as well. Being able to practise techniques and talk through different scenarios helped everything sink in and made us feel much more capable rather than overwhelmed.

Overall, the course was also a fun and enjoyable time since it felt so relaxed. We came away feeling calmer, more confident and far better prepared for looking after our baby.

We recently completed Viv’s after bay arrives care course and I honestly can’t recommend it highly enough. We had already attended an antenatal course beforehand, but we came away from that with more questions than answers because it focused mainly on everything leading up to birth. What we were really craving was practical, hands-on guidance for when baby is actually here, and that’s exactly what Viv delivered.

The session was incredibly practical. Viv brought along lots of equipment and walked us through real life scenarios, showing us exactly how to care for a newborn. She didn’t just demonstrate, she observed us doing the practical elements ourselves and gave thoughtful, constructive feedback. That hands on approach made such a difference to our confidence.

Viv is so knowledgeable and engaging. You can clearly see both her years of professional experience and her personal experience shining through in the way she explains things. She speaks with such clarity and reassurance. What stood out most, though, is the genuine love and passion she has for what she does, it really comes across in every conversation.

We left feeling informed, empowered, and genuinely excited rather than anxious. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to any expectant parents, it fills the gap that many antenatal courses don’t cover and gives you the practical confidence you truly need for those first days and weeks with your baby.

We’d done a full set of antenatal classes with a big national provider, but still felt surprisingly clueless about what actually happens once you bring your baby home. Finding Viv was a game changer. Her course filled in all the gaps the antenatal classes left behind.

Rather than focusing heavily on the birth itself, Viv concentrates on the practical side of becoming parents - how to care for your baby day to day and what real life looks like after the professionals step back. That was exactly the part we wanted to understand better.

The course was incredibly helpful and left us feeling far more confident about stepping into parenthood. If you want honest, practical guidance about life after birth, I can’t recommend Viv highly enough.

I recently completed Viv’s newborn care course and couldn’t be happier with the experience. This course was so much more helpful and useful than the NHS parenting workshops I did.

The course was incredibly in depth and thorough, and made me feel so much more confident in all areas of caring for a newborn. Viv is clearly very knowledgeable and experienced, and I appreciated how supportive and friendly she made the learning environment feel. The information was easy to understand and I had plenty of time and opportunity to practice the techniques myself.

I highly recommend this course to all parents-to-be who want to feel confident and well prepared before baby’s arrival. It’s been an invaluable experience that has made me feel much more prepared for caring for my newborn.

Viv really helped me through my postpartum and breastfeeding journey. I had some struggles but she gave me such a peace of mind with her calm attitude. Her qualifications also gave me professional guidance at the same time. Viv is so trustworthy and I felt less anxious with her looking after my newborn during the night.

I had a wonderful experience with Viv as my overnight midwife. She is calm, gentle and supportive. She looked after my baby with so much care and gave me peace of mind throughout the night. I felt truly looked after and could finally rest properly. Her professional advice and kindness made a huge difference to our early days at home.