Upcoming Courses

Are you pregnant and looking for an antenatal class that will prepare you for labour and life with your newborn?

Are you looking for a class that will give you practical information and allow you to ask all your burning questions?

Join me at one of my upcoming group antenatal courses with other parents-to-be in your local area or select a private session. We will cover all the things you need to know about birth including what happens in labour, the UK maternity system, infant feeding and the postpartum period in a safe and relaxed environment.

Preparing for birth is an important part of your pregnancy journey and I’d be delighted to be by your side.

Explore our courses below to find out more about how I can support you during your pregnancy.

Group Courses

    • 5 x evening sessions totalling 12 hours learning (4×2.5hrs, 1 × 2hrs)

    • Small class size - maximum 6 couples

    • Plenty of time to ask the questions you need answered

    • Birth and baby care items for you to explore

    • Time to get to know other couples

    • Goody bag filled with treats and flyers for local businesses supporting new parents and families

    • Delicious refreshments!

  • We’ll cover:

    • The physiology of birth, hormones, the placenta, stages of labour

    • The role of the birth partner

    • The birth environment

    • Hypnobirthing techniques

    • Medicalisation of birth: Interventions, induction, types of monitoring

    • Caesarean birth

    • Birth rights, consent, and how to advocate for you and your baby

    • Newborn care and development including the golden hour, common challenges, safe sleep guidance

    • Infant feeding: breastfeeding, formula feeding, combi feeding

    • The fourth trimester, matrescence, maternal and partner mental health

  • Invest in you and your birth
    We research holidays and check restaurant reviews so why would we not invest in preparing and researching ahead of one of the biggest life changes we go through?

    Prioritise your pregnancy
    Life is hectic and there’s always something that needs doing but prioritising your birth planning is something you won’t regret

    Get excited!
    I want you to leave my course feeling optimistic, excited and empowered about your birth, armed with knowledge and evidence to support your birth choices

1-2-1 Sessions

    • 1 × 2hr private session - £85 per session

    • Run in the comfort of your own home or via Zoom

    • Bespoke to your unique pregnancy journey

  • As sessions can be one off or a series, the content will be bespoke. However, here is a taste of things I can cover:

    • The physiology of birth, hormones, the placenta, stages of labour

    • The role of the birth partner

    • The birth environment

    • Hypnobirthing techniques

    • Medicalisation of birth: Interventions, induction, types of monitoring

    • Caesarean birth

    • Birth rights, consent, and how to advocate for you and your baby

    • Newborn care and development including the golden hour, common challenges, safe sleep guidance

    • Infant feeding: breastfeeding, formula feeding, combi feeding

    • The fourth trimester, matrescence, maternal and partner mental health

  • Invest in you and your birth
    We research holidays and check restaurant reviews so why would we not invest in preparing and researching ahead of one of the biggest life changes we go through?

    Prioritise your pregnancy
    Life is hectic and there’s always something that needs doing but prioritising your birth planning is something you won’t regret

    Get excited!
    I want you to leave these sessions feeling optimistic, excited and empowered about your birth, armed with knowledge and evidence to support your birth choices

    Have specific queries?
    Then one or two private sessions will be enough to cover what you want to know, rather than joining a full five week course.

    Already a parent but need a refresher?
    If it’s been a while since you last attended an antenatal course and you are looking for an update on maternity care then our private sessions could be for you

Coffee Morning

    • A free to attend coffee morning at Lakeside Cafe

    • For pregnant people, new parents, or those further down the parenting road

    • Refreshments available to purchase at the cafe - 10% discount for attendees

  • A relaxed coffee morning for you to get to know other parents in your local area over coffee and cake

    A chance to ask questions

    I can signpost you to relevant local support

    Enjoy a change of scenery for you and baby

  • Wednesday 14 October

    10-11.30am

    Lakeside Cafe, Eastleigh

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Why attend this course?

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Evidence-based education from a FEDANT-accredited antenatal teacher you can trust

Expert Knowledge

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Welcoming Environment

A safe space to learn about birth where there’s no such thing as a silly question

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Learn alongside others in your local area and discover support on your doorstep

Local Community

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Personal Experience

Limited class sizes so you feel seen and heard

FEDANT National Register Entry Number 14048

FEDANT is the professional regulator for those working in the antenatal and postnatal sector. My FEDANT registration confirms that the qualification and safety evidence accepted for my register category has been assessed by FEDANT and I maintain the standards applicable to my registration.

You can check my FEDANT National Registration using my name or National Registration Number: 14048

Diploma in Antenatal and Early Postnatal Education via The Perinatal Academy