13 years
Neonatal intensive care
Caring for sick, small and premature babies in a specialist NICU environment.
About Aunty Pauline
Almost 30 years of experience. Thousands of babies.
Hi, I’m Pauline. Most people know me as Aunty Pauline. I help parents replace uncertainty with clear, practical guidance — and build the confidence to understand what their baby needs.
My story
How Aunty Pauline came to be.
I spent 13 years in neonatal intensive care, looking after sick, small and premature babies. It gave me an extraordinary foundation in how babies feed, settle, sleep and communicate.
After leaving the NHS, I began working as a maternity nurse. I’m now in my 16th year of living and working alongside families through those all-important first months.
That meant living with the consequences of my advice, day and night. If something did not work, I was still there the next morning. I had to observe carefully, understand why and find what genuinely did.
“I’ve held thousands of babies in my arms — and learned my craft from the babies themselves.”
Professional experience
Career, credentials and experience.
16 years
Private maternity nursing
Living and working alongside families in their homes through the first months.
Thousands
Babies cared for
Hands-on experience supporting first-time parents, experienced parents, twins and premature babies.
Today
The Baby Manual
Turning decades of practical experience into clear, week-by-week guidance for families.
My ethos and what I believe in.
Clear guidance
Practical answers without confusing theory, pressure or judgement.
Confidence, not dependence
The goal is to help you understand your baby and trust your own decisions.
Every baby is different
Observe carefully, understand what is happening, then adapt the advice to the baby in front of you.
How I can help
The right support for you and your baby.
Whether you want a clear plan for the first 12 weeks or focused advice about one issue, you can choose the level of support that feels right for your family.
Ongoing support
The Baby Manual
A practical week-by-week programme to help you understand feeding, settling and sleep while building a routine that grows with your baby.
- The complete 12-week programme
- Practical guidance released weekly
- Live Q&A support
- Guides and downloads library
From £29 / month
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A 1:1 consultation
A focused conversation about the feeding, settling, sleep or routine issue you need help with now.
- A focused assessment of the problem
- Clear and practical advice
- Written summary and follow-up messages
£90 up to 60 minutes
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