Preparing for baby
Thoughtful research, preparation and practical planning before your baby arrives.
Explore supportPersonalised practical support for motherhood
Less on your plate.
More room for motherhood.
You already have enough to think about. From preparing for a baby and comparing childcare to returning to work and managing family admin, I take care of agreed research, planning and organising — so you can focus on what matters to you.
Thoughtful, one-to-one virtual support, tailored to you and your family.
Delivered virtually by Jeyda Roach, founder of The Mum Desk.
A free little helping hand
Get the mental load out of your head.
Download our free five-page Mental Load Checklist to spot what you're carrying, prioritise what matters and choose something to hand over.
More than another to-do list
So much of motherhood happens behind the scenes.
The tabs open late at night. The nurseries still to compare. The plans you keep meaning to make. You don’t need another list telling you what to do — you need thoughtful, practical help getting things done.
Practical help, at every stage
What can I take off your plate?
Four ways to get practical, one-to-one help, with clearly defined deliverables and starting prices. Choose the support that fits your family right now.
Explore packages and deliverables
You don’t need another checklist. You need someone to take something off your plate. Choose the kind of practical support that would make life feel lighter.
Postnatal & new mum support
Help with the research, organising and life admin that doesn’t stop when your baby arrives.
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Childcare & returning to work
Compare childcare options and organise the practical details of your return to work.
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Everyday family support
Reliable help with the family research, planning and admin that keeps piling up.
Explore supportA little less on your plate
Support that fits your family.
Personal, one-to-one support
Whether you have one specific project or a growing list of tasks, we agree what would help, what is included and the fee before I get started. You work directly with me.
How individual support worksSupport through work
Employers can also fund practical support for working mums, particularly during the transition back from maternity leave.
Explore employer supportSimple, personal and clear
Here’s how we get something off your plate.
01 · Tell me what you need. Share the task or project that’s taking up your headspace. You don’t need to have it all worked out.
02 · Agree the details. I’ll confirm what I can help with, the deliverables, fee and expected delivery date before work starts.
03 · Get a useful handover. I’ll complete the agreed research or organisation and bring the findings and next steps together clearly. You stay in control of every decision.
A real person, not another platform
Hi, I’m Jeyda — and I’ll be the one doing the work.
The Mum Desk is a personal service. You’ll work directly with me, from your first enquiry to your final handover. I take time to understand your priorities, keep the scope clear and organise the details in a way that’s genuinely useful for your family.
Research. Planning. Family admin.
You share the task. I handle the details.
Tell me what’s taking up space in your head. I’ll research, organise and progress the agreed practical tasks, then bring everything back to you clearly. You remain in control of the decisions.