Private Antenatal Education
Antenatal, Hypnobirthing
& Postnatal Courses
Alongside feeling happy and excited, pregnancy and birth can sometimes also be an uncertain and anxious time - feeling calm, confident, prepared and supported can make a real difference to your birth and postnatal recovery experience.
I offer private Mindful Natal® courses with the Mindful Birth Group®, thoughtfully personalised around your unique circumstances, choices and needs. Based in Berkhamsted and Tring, I work across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and North London.
Sessions are arranged at a time that works for you and can take place in the comfort of your own home or online via Zoom. This gives you a safe, relaxed space to ask questions, explore your preferences and prepare for birth at your own pace, in a way that feels right for you.
Combining elements of hypnobirthing and mindfulness with practical tools and evidence-based information, I’ll support you to feel calm, confident and prepared for your birth. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fifth, and whatever type of birth you are planning, my courses are inclusive and supportive of all types of birth, all choices and all paths to parenthood.
What's Covered?
We’ll cover everything you need to feel calm, confident and prepared for your birth, whatever your birth experience may look like, while also supporting you through your postnatal recovery. Every session is thoughtfully tailored to your unique circumstances, preferences and needs.
Mind & Body Preparation
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The science behind hypnobirthing
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Understanding the mind body connection
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Exploring feelings around birth
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Learning how to release fear
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Using your positive affirmations and audios
The Birth
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The stages of labour
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Creating an oxytocin friendly environment
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Applying your hypnobirthing techniques
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Induction methods
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Unplanned abdominal/assisted birth
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Writing your birth preferences and choices
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The minutes after birth and your options
Relaxation Tools / Birth Choices
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Breathing and relaxation techniques
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Birth place choices
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Pain relief options / comfort measures
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Care providers and birth team options
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Packing lists and practical preparation tips
Postnatal Support
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Bonding with your baby
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Your post-birth body
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1.5 hours of postnatal preparation videos
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Printable postnatal planner
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1 hour postnatal doula session
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Doula Chat - ask any questions
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Postnatal mindfulness
What's Included?
- 6 hours of 'live' learning
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1.5 hours of postnatal preparation
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1-1 personalised support
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A printed Mindful Natal® course guide, affirmation cards, relaxation audios, birth preference sheets
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WhatsApp support from me throughout
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Access to the PregnaHub®
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Taught in the comfort of your own home, or on Zoom
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Covering Berkhamsted, Tring and surrounding areas
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From £450 per couple
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Payment options available
The PregnaHub® offers you accessible, online support, throughout your pregnancy and postnatal journey.
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Live Pregnancy Yoga, Pilates & Aerobics sessions
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Relaxation sessions & coaching
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Ask The Midwife online chat
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Postnatal preparation
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e-Learning zone with on-demand videos covering:
> Newborn feeding (colostrum, breast, bottle, pumping)
> Baby sleep
> Baby first aid
> Twin and multiple pregnancy & postnatal support
> Introducing baby to pets
> Introducing baby to siblings
> Carriers and slings
> Bringing baby home- what you need to know / prepare
> Bonding with baby
> Baby massage
> Parent mental health
> LGBTQ+ pregnancy & postnatal support
> NICU support if ever needed
> Weaning
> Choosing childcare
Access to the PregnaHub® is included when you sign up for a course, but you can also sign up for a 14 day FREE trial (£10/month thereafter).
When Should I Book a Course?
I recommend booking your course from around 20 weeks of pregnancy, but it’s never too early or too late to start learning, preparing and getting the support you need.
As soon as you book your course, you’ll have instant access to PregnaHub®, giving you plenty of time to explore and benefit from this wonderful resource throughout your pregnancy.
If you have any questions or would like to chat more about my courses, please do get in touch.
