💫 Starts Wednesday 23rd June– Forest of Dean TBC

23/7 - 6/8 - 13/08 - 20/08 - 27/08

📍 5 x weekly sessions + 2 optional bonus classes (Breech Baby Class / 4th Trimester Class)

✨ Taught by a university-trained antenatal teacher

Are you here looking for an antenatal class that goes beyond the basics?

This isn’t just about breathing and birth plans (though you’ll learn those too!).

This in-depth, welcoming course is for you if you want to…

💛 Understand how your body and baby really work together in labour.
💛 Explore simple physical techniques and active birth tools
💛 Involve your partner in a meaningful, hands-on way
💛 Learn how to feel calmer, more connected, and more in control

What’s Included:

🌀 5 x evening classes (2.5 hours each) with movement, practical skills, and real talk

🌀 A bonus Baby Bonding & Feeding session (3 hrs)

🌀 A gentle, supportive Postnatal catch-up class once your baby is here

🌀 Ongoing support after the course (because questions don’t stop at birth!)

🌀 Access to over 8 hours of online content – including birth breathing, hypnobirthing, and body balancing practices

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or you’re not quite sure yet – this course gives you tools, not rules.

🕊️ Come just as you are. No pressure, no performance – just honest, evidence-based support to help you feel ready.

🌼 Spaces are limited to keep the group small and personal – they usually book up fast, so don’t wait too long to grab your place.

🎉 Early Bird Offer – Save £20!

Book your place now with code STRONGSTART20 and get £20 off.
Offer ends Wednesday 26th June at 8pm.

You can secure your spot with a deposit –
I’ll be in touch to arrange the rest of your payment, which will be due two weeks before the course begins.
This gives you the option to spread the cost in a way that works for you.

All classes are offered on a sliding scale – simply choose the rate that feels most appropriate and affordable for your circumstances.
No proof is needed – I trust you to decide what’s right for you.

Why Choose Emma’s Antenatal?

I bring over 15 years’ experience supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood.
I'm fully insured and professionally recognised, with registrations through Doula UK and FEDANT. You can find more about my background and professional endorsements in the footer below.

Childbirth is one of life’s most transformative experiences, and my aim is to help you feel empowered every step of the way.

Here’s what makes my courses unique:

✅ Friendly, Relaxed Atmosphere:

Feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and enjoy learning in a supportive and welcoming environment.

✅ Bespoke & Personalised for You:
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, every course is designed to meet your needs and prepare you fully.

✅ Evidence-Based and Practical:
I combine the latest research with practical advice, ensuring you leave with knowledge you can trust.

✅ Partner Involvement:
Birth partners are encouraged to join, learning hands-on techniques to feel confident and supportive.

✅ Community Connection:
Build relationships with other parents-to-be, and reunite with your group in a post-birth session to share stories and support each other.

What’s Covered in the Classes?

My courses are absolutely packed with practical tools, empowering information, and opportunities to practice key techniques:

Preparing for Labour and Birth

💜 Breathing Techniques:
Discover how breathing can profoundly affect your labour experience.
Research shows that focused breathing reduces pain perception,
shortens labour duration, and increases calmness compared to those without this practice.
You’ll leave feeling super confident about using your breath as a powerful tool.

꩜ Self hypnosis skills:
Being able to get yourself into a deeply relaxed and focussed state is a winning tactic for birth, don’t worry we have this covered.

🤰🏽 Understanding the stages of labour
and what’s happening in your body at each stage.

🔴 Pain relief options:
Learn about natural techniques and medical interventions to choose what’s best for you.

💆🏼‍♀️ Coping strategies:
Combine breathing, movement, relaxation, and visualisation to stay calm and focused.

😌 Creating a calm birth environment,
no matter where or how you give birth.

❊ Pelvic floor awareness:
Knowing how to release, as well as what exercises aid recovery is an essential skill that many classes are missing.

Partner Support and Techniques

💜 Massage and Acupressure:
Learn hands-on techniques to ease discomfort and promote relaxation during labour.

💜 Emotional and physical support:
Your partner will gain confidence in their role and learn how to support you in the way you need.

💜 Toolbox of Tricks:
We’ll provide you with a range of tips and techniques to adapt to any situation, from different positions to working effectively with a doula or birth team.

Newborn Care and Postnatal Support

Feeding options:
An additional class held one weekday evening to cover breast, bottle and combi-feeding.

• Practical skills:
  Bathing, nappy changing, and safe sleep guidelines.

• Adjusting to life with your newborn:
  Emotional recovery, managing expectations, and building your postnatal support network.

• Attachment theory:
  What your baby needs for optimum development.

• Baby-wearing:
  This ancient parenting hack is making a come back
  - find out why, how and whether it’s right for your family.

Your Experience

My antenatal courses are designed to create a welcoming space where you feel supported, informed, and prepared for the incredible journey ahead.

Here’s what makes my courses truly special:

🌿 Weekly Sessions with a Relaxed, Supportive Feel

Step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in a calm, welcoming space each week.
This five-week course offers everything you need to feel informed and confident about birth and the early weeks of motherhood.
👶 After your baby is born, we’ll meet again for a relaxed postnatal session to reflect, share stories, and support each other through the early days.

👥 Small, Friendly Groups

Say goodbye to overwhelming, crowded classes.
These sessions are designed to foster genuine connection and offer personalised attention in a warm, intimate setting.
💬 Many parents leave not only with knowledge – but with friendships that last.

🧘‍♀️ Interactive and Practical Learning

This isn’t about sitting and listening – it’s about getting involved.
From breathing techniques to labour positions, you’ll actively explore what works for you, so you feel ready, confident, and calm.

🏡 A Thoughtfully Chosen Local Space

Held in a calm and private community venue, the space is chosen to help you feel comfortable, safe, and focused.
There’s room to move, chat, rest – and plenty of tea and time to talk.
🌸 A space that supports both your learning and your wellbeing.

☕ Time to Pause, Reflect & Recharge

Each session includes a refreshment break with herbal teas, biscuits, and time to connect.
These moments of pause are a chance to breathe, chat, and take it all in – because preparing for birth is as much about community and care as it is about knowledge.

From the moment you arrive, my goal is to create a calm, supportive space where you feel confident and ready to embrace this exciting new chapter.

💫 Prepare for Birth – and Make Friends for Life

Join a small, supportive group on the same path as you.
This course isn’t just about learning – it’s about connection, confidence, and community.

Spaces are limited,

so book now and take the first step toward a more empowered birth...
and friendships that last long after the baby arrives.

🎉 Early Bird Offer – Save £20!

Book your place now with code STRONGSTART20 and get £20 off.
Offer ends Wednesday 26th June at 8pm.

You can secure your spot with a deposit –
I’ll be in touch to arrange the rest of your payment, which will be due two weeks before the course begins.
This gives you the option to spread the cost in a way that works for you.

All classes are offered on a sliding scale – simply choose the rate that feels most appropriate and affordable for your circumstances.
No proof is needed – I trust you to decide what’s right for you.