Frequently asked questions….

We understand that choosing an antenatal and early postnatal provider is a big decision and could potentially impact your birth and early postnatal period. So please don’t hesitate to contact us using the ‘contact’ button at the top of the page if your question isn’t answered below. Even if you just want to have a chat with our lead trainer Emily before making any decisions that is absolutely fine, there is no obligation to join any session if you just want to ask some questions and find out some more information!

How big are the antenatal classes?

Classes are limited to 8 couples per class, we don’t let the classes become too big as this often means you don’t get the most out of the class and we don’t want you to feel supported as a small group.
What does the 4-week antenatal course cover?
Over the four evenings or weekend dates, we’ll cover everything from;
- Hormones
- How labour might begin
- How birth works
- The labour process
- Birth environment
- Positions for labour
- Pain management
- Longer pregnancies and informed decision making
- Massage, breathing and relaxation
- Birth partner support and being an advocate
- Assisted births and caesarean births
- Skin-to-skin, feeding and the fourth trimester
- Safe sleeping, baby care, the early days and easing into parenting
- Physical recovery, emotional adjustment and practical support
- Looking after your mental health
All within a comfortable, safe and totally non-judgemental environment. You will have the course tutors number and be able to contact them at any point during and the first couple of months post-birth, just some extra support and reassurance should you need it at any point.
What does the Early pregnancy course cover?
- What to expect in the first, second and third trimesters and how the body adapts during pregnancy
- Hormones!
- Where to get help and when you might need to
- Do I really need to avoid some foods?!
- What’s really worth buying, what should I avoid buying, and is anything a must-buy?!
- Perinatal mental health
- Support and friendships 🙂
What if I can’t make it to a session?

We will do our best to catch up with you before the next session, or arrange for you to come a little early to the next session for a 1-1 catch up, we will also send you any materials you might have missed.
Do I need to bring anything?

Whatever will make you most comfortable, a birthing ball if that’s what’s most comfortable for you to sit on, a bean bag, a sleeping bag….anything! Sometimes pregnancy can make us a little uncomfortable, so whatever makes you feel more at ease or lessens any discomfort you might be feeling.
Will there be a social element?

Yes! There’s plenty of time to get to know the others in your group and we will set up a whatsapp group so you can all support each other from pregnancy to birth and beyond! We also have a reunion session that is completely an informal and social event when your little ones are…….????
Will my partner be welcome?

Of course! We pride ourselves on ensuring that birth partners, in whatever capacity, are welcome; we ensure that they are included in the course and are involved in each session, they are an important part of pregnancy, birth and beyond and we ensure that they get as much out of the sessions as the birthing people.