Wise Mamas founder, midwife and athleticism coach
"I believe pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period are very personal experiences and that you should be respected as the true expert at every turn. I am dedicated to supporting families in finding their voice and their power through pregnancy and birth as I believe this helps immensely in our journey as parents.
I’ve been involved in maternity care in different roles and around the world since 2008. I am originally from Italy but have enjoyed being a bit of a nomad for most of my life. After being a doula and pregnancy massage specialist in California and Central America, and becoming a mum myself, I started my midwifery training in Italy in 2011. Through my studies, I also had the privilege of training with Ina May Gaskin and the Farm midwives in Tennessee.
I joined the NHS in 2015, fell in love with East Sussex, and have been supporting our local families since, starting my own private midwife practice in 2022.
My passion and expertise lay with continuity of care. Building a trusting relationship with a midwife you get to know and who knows you has been shown time and time again to be one of the most powerful tools to keep you and your baby well. I’ve chosen to become an independent midwife to be able to offer this gold standard level of care consistently and in a truly personalised way, giving you and your family the time, space and attention you need to thrive.
When I'm not working, you'll find me at the local Crossfit gym with my son Luca and husband Kai or walking in the woods with our
pup Scooby."
Elena
Our Team
Hannah
Personal Trainer
Hannah is a fully qualified personal trainer, an experienced paddleboard instructor and PE teacher. She's been working in the fitness world for over a decade, turning her passion for outdoor sports into her business Natural Elements Fitness where she leads paddleboard tours, private lessons and retreats.
She's a mother of 2 young girls and knows first hand the importance of training mindfully in pregnancy and returning to exercise with the right guidance and support and a whole community around you.
Jen
Personal Trainer
Jen is a fully qualified personal trainer with a background in both triathlon and physique training. She has over 12 years experience working in commercial gyms and boutique studios. She has created her own successful personal development business and heavily focuses on the mind-body connection within her work. Being a mother of three young children, Jen has come to realise that not only does the phrase ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ ring true, but that ‘it takes a village to support a mama’ is perhaps even more paramount. Her fierce belief in this is what has brought her into the world of Wise Mamas.
