WELCOME TO babyBLOOMERS

Supporting you through pregnancy, birth & early parenting.

SUPPORTING FAMILIES SINCE 2010

Helping Parents Feel More Confident

You’re likely here because your little one is on the way — or already in your arms — and you’re looking for support and direction.

For more than 16 years, babyBLOOMERS has helped families prepare for birth, breastfeeding and early parenting with confidence through practical, evidence-based education.

Meet your Educators

Evidence-Based Education, Delivered with Heart

Our educators are passionate about helping families feel informed, prepared and confident for the journey ahead.

Anchen Verster

SA Certified Childbirth Educator & SA certified Lactation Consultant

As a healthcare professional and mother of four, including twins, Anchen understands both the practical and emotional realities of preparing for a new baby.

Through babyBLOOMERS, she offers warm, evidence-based guidance to help parents feel informed, supported and confident through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

“One of the greatest joys of teaching BabyBlOOMERS courses is seeing couples grow together. Parents often arrive with questions and quiet nerves, and leave feeling connected, prepared, and full of excitement for the journey ahead. I love that!”

Katelyn van Schalkwyk

SA Certified Lactation Consultant & Baby Massage Instructor

Katelyn is a qualified healthcare professional and mother to a little blessing arriving in August 2026. With a diverse background in maternal and child health, she is passionate about supporting women and families through the transformative, rewarding and often overwhelming journey into parenthood.

Believing every family deserves to feel supported and informed, Katelyn creates a warm, welcoming space where questions are encouraged and confidence is nurtured. Through evidence-based education, practical guidance and genuine encouragement, she helps parents feel calm, confident and connected as they build a strong foundation for their growing family.

babyBLOOMERS COURSES

How We Can Support You

From birth preparation and breastfeeding support to adjusting to life with a newborn, babyBLOOMERS offers practical, evidence-based guidance for every stage of early parenthood.

Antenatal Classes

Prepare for birth with confidence. Learn about labour, feeding, newborn care and early parenting in a supportive, evidence-based environment.

Breastfeeding Support

Support for your feeding journey. Personalised support to help you establish and navigate your breastfeeding journey with confidence.

Postnatal Support

Guidance during the early weeks. Helping families adjust to life with a new baby through personalised support and reassurance.

Introducing Solids

A confident start to introducing solids. Helping parents navigate the exciting transition to first foods with practical, evidence-based advice.

Want to learn more about our courses and workshops?

babyBLOOMERS REAL SUPPORT

More Than Education. Real Support for Real Families.

Preparing for a baby is about more than information; it’s about feeling supported, understood and confident in the journey ahead.

Every family’s journey is unique, but the need for support, reassurance and confidence remains the same.

Here are some of the experiences shared by parents who have attended babyBLOOMERS.

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Ready to prepare for birth and beyond?

Gain practical knowledge, confidence and support for the journey ahead.