LYNN DARBYSHIRE MSc. RGN RM
Pippagina is run by Lynn Darbyshire Msc. RM. RGN. a German Registered Hebamme and a British Registered Midwife. Lynn originally trained as a nurse in the UK and after qualifying worked in general medicine and gynaecology. In 1990 she qualified as a midwife. She worked in all areas of Midwifery both in the hospital and in the community, and also spent a number of years specialising in prenatal screening and genetics.
In 2003 she moved to the USA where she worked teaching and facilitating prenatal and postnatal classes as well as working as a ski patroller in the winter.
In 2011 she moved back to Europe and returned to clinical practice, as well as completing a Masters degree in Womens Health and Midwifery. Her dissertation examined the risk of postnatal depression in the immigrant population, this topic remains an integral part of Lynn’s work at
Pippagina.
Lynns passion for women's health continues into the perimenopausal and menopausal years. Registered with the British Menopause Society Lynn works independently from Pippagina as a Menopause Expert and in addition helps facilitates with some of the menopausal workshops offered at Pippagina.​
SOFIA ARENA
Sofia is a British-Italian midwife and a registered Hebamme in Germany.
Sofia grew up in a bilingual family in Milan, where she worked at one of the city's leading hospitals, gaining experience in a variety of settings, from the delivery room to the maternity–neonatal ward.
She is passionate about the key role that movement can play during pregnancy and labour in promoting baby’s optimal positioning for birth.
At Pippagina, Sofia leads Childbirth Preparation Classes
for couples in English and Italian.
She follows the Pippagina one-day class program, which covers everything parents-to-be need to know from the third trimester of pregnancy through labour and birth, combining evidence-based theory with practical exercises, videos, and interactive discussions.

Sofia also leads Breastfeeding & Newborn Care Classes
and Daddy & Baby Massage Classes.
Contact Sofia via email at: sofia.midwife@hotmail.com
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LIZ NAYLOR
​​ Liz Naylor is a mother of two girls (and one dog), and has been living in Munich with her husband since 2019. She comes from America and has been working with children for over a decade. Working originally as a nanny for five years and a substitute teacher before starting her career in education.
Liz has a undergraduate and masters degree in elementary education. She has taught elementary school for seven years, during which time she has led professional development trainings for teachers regarding early literacy and student engagement.
Liz is passionate about early child development and is a great asset to our Pippagina team where she facilitates the Little Movers and Explorers groups.
Georgina Darbyshire Jenkins
Georgina graduated from the LISSA Art School, in Paris; with a degree in Graphic Design. She has worked with Pippagina for the past 5 years, working on their brand development. ​
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As well as working for Pippagina she also works as a freelance Graphic Designer in Munich and in Paris. Her area of expertise is in branding.
