Today’s guest is someone who plays an incredibly important – and often unsung – role in the journey of early motherhood. Ruth Watts is a UK-based health visitor with over a decade of experience supporting families through those precious, messy, and often overwhelming early years.
From sleep struggles and feeding worries to developmental milestones and maternal mental health, Ruth has seen it all – and she brings a calm, compassionate, and no-nonsense approach to guiding parents through it. She’s deeply passionate about helping mums feel seen, supported, and empowered, not judged.
Resources:
Ages and Stages questionnaire: https://agesandstages.com/
The Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/
Products:
Ergo baby carrier: https://amzn.to/46GTkQd
Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump: https://amzn.to/3TCnnAX
Find Ruth on Instagram at @ahealthvisitor
Find Ruth's shop: stan.store/ruthwattshv
Find Mother Tongue on instagram: @wearemothertongue
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