Health Visitor

What is a health visitor?

A health visitor is a qualified healthcare professional who supports the well-being of individuals and families.

Specialising in public health, they offer guidance and practical assistance, particularly during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.

They provide valuable advice on topics such as nutrition, child development and parenting skills.

And they conduct home visits, assess health needs and connect families with relevant community resources, contributing to the overall health and welfare of individuals across various life stages.

How can they help?

Postnatal Support

Guidance and support for new parents, addressing concerns related to postpartum recovery and newborn care.

Childhood Developmental Delays

Monitoring and identification of potential developmental delays in infants and children, facilitating early intervention.

Parenting Challenges

Assistance with common parenting challenges, such as feeding difficulties, sleep issues and behaviour concerns.

Nutritional Guidance

Advice on proper nutrition for both infants and children, addressing concerns related to growth and development.

Emotional Support

A compassionate and understanding presence to help parents experiencing mental health challenges, such as postpartum depression.

Meet our health visitors

Julia Palmer-Ndu

MSc, PGDip, BSc(Hons)

Infant Feeding Specialist & Health Visitor

Consultation Pricing:
20 minutes: £65
40 minutes: £105
60 minutes: £155

Languages:
Conversational French

With over 25 years of experience in healthcare, I am a Health Visitor specialising in infant feeding, with 15 years as a nurse and 10 as a health visitor. I work both with the NHS and run my own private consultancy. Driven by my passion for early intervention, my MSc dissertation at Kings College London focused on reducing children’s exposure to second-hand smoke through healthcare system improvements. My private practice enables me to provide personalised, flexible care, going beyond conventional working hours to meet the unique needs of my clients.

My nursing, health visiting and infant feeding career provide a unique blend. Early in my nursing career, I worked with the elderly, treating patients with long term conditions and now working with newborn babies, my role emphasises the importance of making healthier choices in the early years in order to prevent disease and illness in the adult years. As a trained UNICEF Baby Friendly specialist, I collaboratively implemented the BFI Initiative in one of the North East London Boroughs.

As an Infant Feeding Specialist Health Visitor, I support parents of children from birth to five years old. Infant feeding is crucial for every child’s development, and I take joy in helping parents successfully feed their infants using their chosen methods, without judgment. Beyond feeding, I offer advice and support for common childhood illnesses like reflux and colic, helping parents navigate these challenges with confidence and care.

Compassion, trust, empathy and collaboration, supported by evidence-based practice, are the cornerstones of my healthcare professional approach. As a mother of four adult children in their twenties, I know first hand that each child is different. This unique perspective, along with my extensive professional experience, positions me to provide the highest level of care to my clients. My aim is to ensure they feel satisfied and empowered, ready to confidently navigate their parenting journey.

Having worked with Pregma as a consultant over the past few years, I have built a portfolio of exemplary feedback from clients. From my very first interaction with clients, whether online or in person, my passion is evident. My warm and friendly personality along with my extensive knowledge and expertise, guarantees total client satisfaction and assurance. I am dedicated to providing individualised care and will always strive to find the best solutions for any situation, ensuring my clients feel confident and well supported.

Abby Cornick

PGDip SCPHN (HV), BSc (Hons) RM

Health Visitor, Gentle Sleep Practitioner & Infant Massage Instructor

Specialties:
Child Development (Birth to 5); Parenting Support; Sleep (Birth to 5); Infant Massage

Consultation Pricing:
20 minutes: £40
40 minutes: £75
60 minutes: £105

My name is Abby Cornick and I’m a practicing Health Visitor, Sleep Consultant and Baby Massage Instructor with a background in midwifery. I have worked in the NHS for the last 11 years and currently support families privately through the Pregma network.

Having a baby is one of life’s most precious moments, however caring for your baby can feel overwhelming. I help make the transition to parenting as smooth as possible, whilst giving you the confidence to trust your parental instincts because they’re your superpower!

It may be that you wish to learn the art of baby massage to help you and your baby form a secure attachment and support their overall development. Or you may want reassurance about your child’s development, need parenting support or sleep advice. Whatever your need, I am here to help you on your parenting journey!

As a health visitor I can support you with evidence-based information and advice on the following:

Caring for your baby
Safe sleeping including co-sleeping
Colic and crying
Initiating breastfeeding
How to combination feed
How to formula feed including sterilising, making up feeds and working out how much milk your baby needs
Reflux
Child development and growth
The transition to becoming a parent
Childhood immunisations
Weaning and healthy eating
Teething
Minor illnesses including eczema and allergies
Toilet training
Managing behaviour including tantrums
Speech, language and communication
Home safety and accident prevention

One of my main priorities within your appointment is to ensure you feel listened to and understood without judgment. The advice I provide will be tailored to your family’s needs and is delivered with a sensitive and empathetic approach.

In addition to the above, I have a real passion for supporting families with their baby’s sleep. Having experienced what it’s like to be awake every hour of the night, I truly understand how difficult it is. I have cared for many exhausted families who felt unsure if their experiences were normal and if there was anything they could do to improve things. By booking a sleep support appointment, families benefit from a holistic assessment of their situation and gentle evidence-based strategies to improve sleep whilst prioritising a responsive approach to parenting.