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“Anna brought warmth, calm and gentle understanding into our home. She led with gentle curiosity and never a hint of judgement, offering thoughtful reassurance throughout. For a while, she became my anchor - helping me feel grounded again. Her presence gave me confidence in our path and allowed me to embrace the beautiful, messy reality of early parenthood. We are so grateful for her.” Sani
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| When parenthood feels harder than expected |
What you’ll get:
60-minute online session
Holistic postpartum assessment
Priority booking
Follow-up email with action plan
Is your postpartum season feeling very different from what you expected? You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, exhausted, uncertain or simply in need of someone to help you make sense of what is happening.
In this one-to-one support session, we explore your family's current experience, identify areas where extra support may be needed and create a practical, compassionate plan for moving forward. Where appropriate, I can also connect you with other services and specialist support.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page before booking.
*This service is not medical care, but a space for guidance, reflection, practical support, and signposting during the postpartum period.
I provide educational, practical and emotional postpartum support. They do not replace medical care, mental health services, or emergency support. If you have concerns about your own or your baby's health, please contact your GP, health visitor, midwife, NHS 111, or emergency services as appropriate.
| When parenthood feels harder than expected |
What you’ll get:
90-minute home visit
Holistic postpartum assessment
Priority booking
Follow-up email with action plan
Is your postpartum season feeling very different from what you expected? You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, exhausted, uncertain or simply in need of someone to help you make sense of what is happening.
In this one-to-one support session, we explore your family's current experience, identify areas where extra support may be needed and create a practical, compassionate plan for moving forward. Where appropriate, I can also connect you with local services and specialist support.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page before booking.
*This service is not medical care, but a space for guidance, reflection, practical support, and signposting during the postpartum period.
I provide educational, practical and emotional postpartum support. They do not replace medical care, mental health services, or emergency support. If you have concerns about your own or your baby's health, please contact your GP, health visitor, midwife, NHS 111, or emergency services as appropriate.
These 1-hour sessions with me are a gentle, grounded space to help you find clarity, confidence, and calm in your parenting journey. Together, we explore your family’s unique needs and create practical ways to honour both your child’s development and your wellbeing as a parent. I apply anthroposopic principles to my consultation practice.
I don’t offer medical advice, diagnosis, or tell families what they should do. My role is to offer support, share information and perspectives, make gentle suggestions, and signpost families towards professional healthcare providers where needed.
Please fill out an enquiry form and book when we have scheduled the session.
A 2-hour in-person postpartum session with me, Anna. Held in your home and tailored to you and your family’s needs in the moment.
Whether you are looking for a non-judgemental space to debrief your experiences, support in building confidence in caring for your baby, or simply someone to tend to the home while you are tucked up resting and falling in love with your baby, our time together will meet you where you are.
During our sessions, I may support you with:
Creating a sense of rhythm in your days
Protecting and prioritising rest
Gentle newborn care and guidance
Emotional holding and listening
Simple, nourishing postpartum care practices
Light household support, such as preparing food or tending to the washing
Signposting/informational support
Debriefing your birth
Each visit is guided by your needs, with a focus on bringing ease, warmth, and steadiness into your home.
My intention is that you leave our time together feeling deeply seen, held, and supported.
The weeks and months (and even years) after birth are a time of deep transition.
A time to be held, to rest, and to slowly find your rhythm as a new family.
My role is to gently support this process, offering calm, nourishing care that centres both your wellbeing and your baby’s.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page to discuss how I can support you.
Please get in touch before booking
I’m based in Forest Row, east Sussex and serving surrounding areas, as well as London, Lewes and Brighton.
This Postpartum Care package includes 10 hours of support which can be spread over 1 or 2 weeks.
Option 1
1 week, 4 sessions:
Mon - Wed - 2hrs each
Saturday - 4hrs
Option 2
2 weeks, 2 sessions each week:
1 Weekday - 2hrs
Saturday - 3hrs
(£34ph)
What I offer
10 hours of care with me, Anna. Held in your home and tailored to you and your family’s needs in the moment.
Whether you are looking for a non-judgmental space to debrief your experiences, support in building confidence in caring for your baby, or simply someone to tend to the home while you are tucked up resting and falling in love with your baby, our time together will meet you where you are.
During our sessions, I may support you with:
Creating a sense of rhythm in your days
Protecting and prioritising rest
Gentle newborn care and guidance
Emotional holding and listening
Simple, nourishing postpartum care practices
Light household support, such as preparing food or tending to the washing
Each visit is guided by your needs, with a focus on bringing ease, warmth, and steadiness into your home.
My intention is that you leave our time together feeling deeply seen, held, and supported.
The weeks and months (and even years) after birth are a time of deep transition.
A time to be held, to rest, and to slowly find your rhythm as a new family.
My role is to gently support this process, offering calm, nourishing care that centres both your wellbeing and your baby’s.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page to discuss how I can support you.
Please get in touch before booking
I’m based in Forest Row, east Sussex and serving surrounding areas, as well as Lewes.
This is package offers one month of holistic postpartum care - 44 hours of support!
4 weekly sessions:
Mon - Wed - 2hrs each
Saturday - 5hrs
(£34ph)
Payment Plan available
What I offer
1 month of holistic care with me, Anna. Held in your home and tailored to you and your family’s needs in the moment.
Whether you are looking for a non-judgmental space to debrief your experiences, support in building confidence in caring for your baby, or simply someone to tend to the home while you are tucked up resting and falling in love with your baby, our time together will meet you where you are.
During our sessions, I may support you with:
Creating a sense of rhythm in your days
Protecting and prioritising rest
Gentle newborn care and guidance
Emotional holding and listening
Simple, nourishing postpartum care practices
Light household support, such as preparing food or tending to the washing
Each visit is guided by your needs, with a focus on bringing ease, warmth, and steadiness into your home.
My intention is that you leave our time together feeling deeply seen, held, and supported.
The weeks and months (and even years) after birth are a time of deep transition.
A time to be held, to rest, and to slowly find your rhythm as a new family.
My role is to gently support this process, offering calm, nourishing care that centres both your wellbeing and your baby’s.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page to discuss how I can support you.
Please get in touch before booking
Based in Forest Row, east Sussex and serving surrounding areas, including Lewes.
This is your complete 4th Trimester Care package!
3 months of deep care
Includes 1x free 1-1 postpartum preparation session at your home or via video
Mon-Wed - 2hr sessions
Saturday - 5hr session
For 12 weeks!
That’s 132 hours of nurturing care
(£33ph)
Payment Plan available!
What I offer
12 weeks of care with me, Anna. Held in your home and tailored to you and your family’s needs in the moment.
Whether you are looking for a non-judgmental space to debrief your experiences, support in building confidence in caring for your baby, or simply someone to tend to the home while you are tucked up resting and falling in love with your baby, our time together will meet you where you are.
During our sessions, I may support you with:
Creating a sense of rhythm in your days
Protecting and prioritising rest
Gentle newborn care and guidance
Emotional holding and listening
Simple, nourishing postpartum care practices
Light household support, such as preparing food or tending to the washing
Each visit is guided by your needs, with a focus on bringing ease, warmth, and steadiness into your home.
My intention is that you leave our time together feeling deeply seen, held, and supported.
The weeks and months (and even years) after birth are a time of deep transition.
A time to be held, to rest, and to slowly find your rhythm as a new family.
My role is to gently support this process, offering calm, nourishing care that centres both your wellbeing and your baby’s.
My approach
My work is rooted in a Waldorf and anthroposophical understanding of early life, honouring the spiritual significance of this threshold, the importance of rhythm, sensory calm, and the deep connection between parent and baby.
This is not just practical support, but a way of caring that holds the whole family in a thoughtful and respectful way.
Please get in touch with me via “enquires” at the top of the page to discuss how I can support you.
please get in touch before booking
Based in Forest Row, East Sussex, serving surrounding areas, including Lewes.
A 5-week in-person postpartum awareness workshop series for new and expecting parents, rooted in holistic Waldorf principles held by Anna Schmidt.
This workshop will be run in a beautiful, intimate spaces in UK locations announced ahead of time . Spaces are limited to 7 families. There will be two hour evening sessions, running over 5 weeks. Expect a mixture of gentle lectures, reflections, practical exercises, discussions and meditations and socialisation in a warm environment.
Refreshments will be provided.
Next start date: September 2026 TBA
Runs Saturdays 10am-12pm (GMT)
Next location: TBA
A 5-week postpartum awareness workshop series for new and expecting parents, rooted in holistic Waldorf principles.
weekly online workshop, with two hour sessions, running over 5 weeks. It is a mixture of gentle lectures, reflections, practical exercises, discussions and meditations.
Next start date: September 2026 TBA
Runs Fridays 7pm-9pm (GMT)
This is the official pilot of Family Folk’s postpartum course for new and expecting parents, rooted in holistic Waldorf principles and held by me, Anna.
It’s an in-person, 2-hour pilot worshop held in a beautiful, intimate space at the Anderida Practice in Forest Row, East Sussex.
Spaces are very limited. This is the pre-curser to my full 5-week course coming this summer. Expect a mixture of gentle presentation, reflections, nervous system practices, sharing, meditations and community building in a warm, held environment.
Refreshments will be provided.
Next start date: Saturday June 27 2026
Runs Saturdays 10am-12pm (GMT)
Next location: Anderida Pracice | Forest Row, East Sussex
I am offering this first workshop series at introductory rates for this founding cohort. Pricing may increase for future workshops.
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