Who are we?

Hayley and Vienna both qualified as midwives in 2019 after training together in two local Kent Trusts. They each have two teenage children, all born in the very hospital where they now proudly work. Between them, they have gained extensive experience across hospital and community settings. Hayley was a member of a homebirth team and has been privileged to support many beautiful homebirths. Vienna has worked in triage and a continuity team, caring for and supporting people throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. They have both worked within their Trust’s maternity education team, delivering training to all maternity staff. They also share their expertise with the wider healthcare community through teaching on national courses with the Resuscitation Council UK as Newborn Life Support Instructors.

Why Choose The Strong Parents Club?

Preparing for birth and parenthood is about more than attending a class; it's about feeling informed, supported and confident every step of the way. At The Strong Parents Club, you'll be guided by two experienced practising midwives who are passionate about helping you prepare for birth, build confidence and make informed choices for your growing family. We can take all the information floating out there on the internet and make it make sense!

  • Qualifications - Hayley and Vienna, aside from both holding a BSc in Midwifery, are: FEDANT registered educators, Human Factors trained, TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) practitioners, teach other healthcare professionals nationally on Neonatal Life Support Provider Courses with the Resus Council UK. Both are NIPE (Newborn and Infant Physical Examination) practitioners. Additionally, both have delivered antenatal education for 10 years each during training and as part of their roles as clinical midwives.
  • Led by practising midwives – Learn from professionals who support families every day and bring current, evidence-based knowledge to every session.

  • Two familiar faces throughout – Build a relationship with the same midwives from your first class onwards, giving you continuity and personalised support

  • Small, friendly groups – Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and connect with other local parents. We book a maximum of 6 couples per course (or singles if you are coming alone)

  • Practical, honest education – We don't just teach what happens during labour, we prepare you for real life, with practical advice you can actually use for once your baby is here

  • Evidence-based, judgement-free information – We provide balanced, up-to-date information so you can make the choices that feel right for you and your family. No question is too small, and there isn’t anything you can throw at us that will shock us!

  • A local community – As we like to say, it takes a village! Meet other parents in your area and start your parenting journey with a supportive network around you

  • Need extra support? Our optional 24/7 Message a Midwife service gives you direct access to Hayley and Vienna whenever questions or concerns arise, offering reassurance when you need it most

Meet the founders…

Hayley and Vienna are not only colleagues, but also very good friends. We wrote a little something about each other. 

Vienna Collette

Vienna lives in Ashford with her husband, two teenage children, and a dog called Presley who’s a fluffy old man now.

As a person she radiates warmth. She loves people; her family, her friends and the families she cares for at work. Vienna is competitive (in a good way), hard working, will rise to any challenge, and one of the most logical people I know. When not at work you’ll likely find her socialising, with family, at a live music event, at the gym or doing a puzzle.

Hayley Sargeant

Hayley lives in Ashford with her husband, two teenage boys and the family dog Luna. She loves strolls along the beach and hunting for a charity shop bargain. She makes an excellent veggie curry, loves a crime podcast and can play the ukelele.

Hayley is smart, methodical and incredibly hard working. She’s thoughtful and down to earth and great fun to be around. Not only is she a fantastic wife and mum but a loyal friend who always puts others before herself, never expecting anything in return.

Find us on our Socials…

We have a love/hate relationship with social media, but you can find us trying our best on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok where we share lots of useful pregnancy and postnatal information, post a bit about what we’re getting up to and have the occasional sneaky giveaway/competition. You can DM us with any questions or email us on the address below.

thestrongparentsclub@gmail.com