The Heart of Serene Melody
I’m Rachael Hawkins, the heart behind Serene Melody — a space created from a lifelong love of nurturing babies and children, supporting families, and honouring the deep connection that shapes early development. With over 30 years of experience in early childhood care, I’ve walked alongside families through the tender, transformative moments of those first years, offering calm, clarity, and compassionate support.
My background includes NNEB Childcare & Education, OCN Level 6 Holistic Sleep Coaching, and a rich career as a nanny and nursery nurse. I’m also a fully qualified Baby Massage Instructor and Baby Yoga Instructor, allowing me to support families through touch, movement, regulation, and rest in a truly holistic way.
Alongside my qualifications, I hold Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding training, and an Enhanced DBS, ensuring that every family I work with is supported in a safe, professional, and trusted environment.
But beyond qualifications, my approach is rooted in something deeper: a belief that babies thrive when they feel safe, understood, and connected.
As a mum to two prematurely born boys, I know first-hand how powerful those early bonds are — how much comfort, confidence, and healing can come from being attuned to your little one’s needs. This personal journey shapes everything I do. It’s why my work is gentle, responsive, and grounded in supporting the relationship at the centre of your family.
Serene Melody is more than a service. It’s a feeling — the soft harmony that settles over you when your baby relaxes into your arms, the quiet rhythm of connection that supports rest, play, and growth. My role is to help you nurture that harmony, so your family can move through early parenthood with confidence, ease, and a sense of being truly held.
Where experience, intuition, and connection come together