Trusted education for parents in Edgware
Feel informed. Feel prepared. Feel supported.
Pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood can bring a lot of information and even more questions. Having access to clear, reliable guidance can help parents better understand their options and feel more prepared for the different stages ahead.
Louise Brandman provides trusted, accessible and evidence-informed education designed to support parents throughout pregnancy, birth, feeding and early parenthood. As a registered nurse and registered midwife with nearly two decades of clinical experience, she translates clinical knowledge into practical information that is easier to understand and use.
Whether preparing for birth, learning about breastfeeding and infant feeding, exploring colostrum harvesting or navigating the early months with a baby, parents can access education and resources developed around real questions and experiences.
Parent education for every stage
Every pregnancy, baby and family is different. Louise's parent education covers key stages of pregnancy, feeding and early parenthood, providing practical information to help parents feel informed and prepared.
Pregnancy and birth
Preparing for a baby can involve unfamiliar information, terminology and decisions. Understanding what to expect can help parents approach pregnancy, birth and the transition into early parenthood feeling better prepared.
Louise provides practical, evidence-informed education covering pregnancy and birth, helping parents access clear information that can be considered alongside individual guidance from their healthcare professionals.
Breastfeeding and infant feeding
Breastfeeding and infant feeding can bring questions before and after a baby arrives. Parents may want to understand feeding choices, what to expect during the early days and how different feeding experiences can develop.
Louise provides trusted education around breastfeeding and infant feeding, with a focus on making clinical information clear, realistic and accessible.
The resources recognise that every parent, baby and feeding experience is different and are designed to help families develop their understanding without adding unnecessary pressure.
Colostrum harvesting
Antenatal colostrum harvesting is a subject that some parents may encounter during pregnancy. Understanding what it involves can help them have more informed conversations with the healthcare professionals supporting their pregnancy.
Louise provides clear educational guidance around antenatal expressing and collecting colostrum, including information about when it may be considered and practical aspects of expressing, collecting and storing colostrum.
Parents can also access A Midwife's Guide to Colostrum Harvesting Before Birth, a free resource covering common questions about the subject.
Expressing and breast pumps
Expressing and using a breast pump can initially seem complicated, particularly when parents are faced with unfamiliar equipment, terminology and different options.
Louise's educational resources are designed to make expressing and breast pumps easier to understand. They provide practical information about expressing, using breast pumps and preparing for different feeding circumstances.
By understanding the basics and the options available, parents can feel better prepared to discuss their individual needs with the healthcare professionals supporting them.
Early parenthood
The first weeks and months with a baby can involve significant adjustment and plenty of new questions. Louise provides evidence-informed education to help parents navigate aspects of early parenthood with access to information that is clear, practical and realistic.
Rather than adding to the volume of advice parents already encounter, these resources are designed to make relevant information easier to understand and apply to individual circumstances.
Parent courses
Louise's parent courses combine clinical knowledge with practical education in accessible formats. Parents can explore relevant subjects and develop their understanding at a pace that works for them.
Available courses include:
Calm & Prepared: Breastfeeding Preparation
An online antenatal breastfeeding and feeding preparation course developed to help expectant parents understand more about feeding before their baby arrives.
The course provides practical education to help parents approach their feeding journey feeling informed and prepared.
Expressing & Breast Pumps Made Simple
A practical course designed to make expressing and breast pumps easier to understand.
Parents can learn more about expressing and the practical considerations involved in using breast pumps, helping them develop their knowledge before or during their feeding journey.
Preparing to Express Before Birth
A practical course covering antenatal breastmilk expression and preparing to collect colostrum before birth.
The course provides accessible education to help expectant parents better understand the process and the considerations involved.
Parent books and resources
Louise's books and educational resources bring together clinical knowledge, professional experience and practical guidance to make important feeding topics more accessible to parents.
Her publications explore different breastfeeding and infant feeding experiences, including subjects that may not always receive detailed attention in conventional resources.
The collection includes:
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The Two Mother Breastfeeding Guide
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The Two Mother Breastfeeding Guide – Spanish edition
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From Milk Lost to Milk Found
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Breastfeeding Against the Odds
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Your Baby, Your Milk, Your Journey
The books cover subjects including breastfeeding for two-mum families, relactation and complex feeding experiences, providing parents with information relevant to a broader range of feeding journeys.
Free resources for parents
Parents can also access free educational resources covering specific aspects of pregnancy and feeding.
A Midwife's Guide to Colostrum Harvesting Before Birth
This free guide introduces antenatal colostrum harvesting and provides expectant parents with accessible information about the subject.
The guide covers:
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When colostrum harvesting may be helpful
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When to start and when not to
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How to express colostrum
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How to collect and store it
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Common questions about colostrum harvesting
​Download The Free Guide
Trusted information when parents need it
With so much information available about pregnancy, feeding and parenthood, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to begin.
The parent section of Louise's Knowledge Hub brings together evidence-informed education, practical guidance and expert insights in one accessible space.
Parents can explore information covering:
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Pregnancy and birth
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Breastfeeding and infant feeding
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Early parenthood
The Knowledge Hub provides a place to explore relevant information, whether preparing for a baby's arrival, learning more about feeding or navigating the early stages of parenthood.
Education grounded in clinical experience
Louise's approach to parent education is shaped by nearly two decades of experience as a registered nurse and registered midwife, including five years as an infant feeding lead midwife and experience working on a neonatal unit.
Her clinical career has provided first-hand insight into the importance of giving parents information that is not only clinically informed but also clear, realistic and sensitive to their individual circumstances.
That experience continues to shape the courses, books, guides and educational resources she develops for parents.
The aim is to make trusted clinical knowledge easier to understand so parents can feel better informed when considering their options and speaking with the healthcare professionals supporting them.