Meet the team - firstly, our practitioners:
Helen Hunt, Co Founder
Helen Hunt, a qualified antenatal teacher and local midwife, co-founded Becoming Families. With years of experience in maternity services, she offers insider insights into pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care. Helen helps develop services and leads antenatal classes. She met co-founder Jo during their educator training and founded Birth Choices Worcestershire in 2012. Helen lives in Pershore and has two teenage children.
Jo Lederer, Co Founder
Jo Lederer, a qualified antenatal teacher and transition to parenthood practitioner, has years of experience supporting new parents. With a BA in Psychology & Sociology, an MA in Perinatal Mental Health, as well as additional training in infant development, she's dedicated to providing safe and effective support. Jo is a mum of 3 and lives in Worcester.
Cathy Green
Cathy Green, a qualified antenatal teacher and midwife, is also a Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioner. With years of experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, she's dedicated to helping families have positive experiences. Cathy is a mum of two and lives in Worcester.
Lynn Ratcliffe
Lynn Ratcliffe, a qualified yoga teacher and antenatal educator, has been supporting parents-to-be for over 10 years. She's passionate about helping families achieve their desired birth experience. Lynn is a mum of 3 and also works as a breastfeeding support provider.
Dot
Dot Parry is a qualified antenatal teacher and former midwife with years of experience supporting families. She is passionate about empowering parents and offers antenatal classes and support. Originally from Manchester, Dot now lives in Worcester with her family.
Georgia
Georgia, a qualified antenatal practitioner with 10 years of experience, has joined our team. She is passionate about supporting families and will be offering antenatal classes, baby massage, and postnatal support.
Hannah Alhais
Hannah Alhais has been qualifed in Yoga since 2019. She is a firm believer in the positive effect of yoga on physical and mental health, and is passionate about ensuring new and expectant mothers take time out for themselves. Hannah is also a qualified physiotherapist and a mother of two young children. She lives in Droitwich
Faye
Faye is a qualified psychotherapist specialising in trauma. She has worked in various settings, including women's aid, schools, and private practice. Faye is passionate about supporting families and is excited to volunteer with Becoming Families. She has two boys and lives in Droitwich.
Hannah Alhais
Hannah Alhais has been qualifed in Yoga since 2019. She is a firm believer in the positive effect of yoga on physical and mental health, and is passionate about ensuring new and expectant mothers take time out for themselves. Hannah is also a qualified physiotherapist and a mother of two young children. She lives in Droitwich
And our invaluable volunteers!
Lisa - Fundraising Volunteer Lead
"My name is Lisa, and I first became involved with Becoming Families while pregnant with my daughter. I have loved the support I’ve received and it’s really exciting to now give back. I am co-ordinating the fundraising team, with the aim of raising as much money as possible to support more families in Worcestershire."
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Sophie
"I've been involved with Becoming Families since having my second child. I've participated in various activities, including fundraisers, courses, and support groups. I'm excited to join the social media team and continue my journey with this amazing charity as a student midwife and mother of three."
Ash
Ash is a local Dad of two boys. He has had a varied career in engineering and is currently running the family business.
Ash is happy to be volunteering with Becoming Families and their DadWise group as he knows how difficult the transition to parenthood can be and how support for Dads is an essential part in the health of the family.
Alice
I'm a volunteer and aspiring midwife with a passion for supporting families. I currently manage Birth Pool rentals for Becoming Families, drawing on my experience as a Maternity Support Worker and Maternity Voices Partnership representative. As a student midwife, I'm excited to continue learning and contributing to positive changes in maternity care.
Debbie
Debbie is a Perinatal Peer Support Worker in Worcestershire. She offers holistic support to mothers and their families, drawing on her own lived experience. Debbie is a valuable volunteer in our postnatal emotional wellbeing group and lives locally with her son.
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Chloe
"I'm a new mom and volunteer writer for Becoming Families. I love writing and am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to their newsletters. Becoming Families has been invaluable to me, and I'm happy to give back."