Welma Lubbe is a clinical nurse specialist (advanced midwifery and NICU) in private practice in Centurion, South Africa – Little Steps™ - who specializes in different aspects of prematurity inside and outside the hospital.  Little Steps™ provide information via the website www.littlesteps.co.za, as well as services such as workshops for parents with preterm babies in NICU; feeding and breastfeeding consultation, Infant CPR and first aid courses, Baby Gym and follow-up screening of premmies at 4, 8 and 12 months corrected age. 

Welma is a guest lecturer at various universities and hospitals for all fields of professionals working with preterm babies.  Welma holds a M Tech Nursing degree and Nursing education diploma (cum laude) and is currently busy with PhD in obstetrical and neonatal nursing at the North West University – Title: Best Practice Guidelines For Neurodevelopmental Supportive Care To The Prematurely Born Infant in South African Public hospitals.

Welma is the president and a founder member of SANITSA (South African Neonate, Infant and Toddler Support Association).  She is author of academic and parenting articles on prematurity, presenter at national and international congresses and radio guest speaker.  She is also the author of Prematurity – adjusting your dream – a valuable guide for parents with premmies and healthcare professionals.