for expecting mothers and families

Antenatal & Early Parenthood Preparation Classes

Childbirth preparation in London

Antenatal and postnatal group class

Coming soon

These antenatal classes will be launching soon in North East London.

If you would like to be the first to know when bookings open, register your interest and I will contact you directly with early access and updates.

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting and transformative journeys you will ever experience, but it can also bring uncertainty, questions, and an overwhelming amount of information.

Welcoming a baby is a life-changing experience that benefits from thoughtful, holistic preparation — so you can approach pregnancy, birth and early parenthood with confidence and clarity.

This course is a space designed to give you everything you need to feel prepared for one of the most important moments of your life, with up-to-date, evidence-based information delivered in a clear, engaging and enjoyable way.

These classes are designed to help you feel informed, supported and confident as you approach birth and the early weeks with your baby.

As a Midwife, Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Hypnobirthing Teacher, I combine up-to-date evidence-based knowledge with real-life experience from the UK maternity system, delivered in a warm, supportive and approachable environment.

Because preparing for a baby should never feel like pressure or information overload.

It should feel empowering, meaningful, and yes — enjoyable too.

Whether you attend alone or with your partner or birth companion, my aim is that you leave feeling calmer, more prepared, and more confident about what’s ahead.

Why choose Real Mama

At Real Mama, we don’t just talk about birth. I support you to understand your options, trust your body, and navigate pregnancy and birth with clarity, confidence and informed choice.

What makes these classes different

Led by a Midwife, Nurse, IBCLC Lactation Consultant and Hypnobirthing Teacher
Evidence-based information aligned with UK maternity care practice
A warm, supportive and non-judgemental space
Practical preparation for pregnancy, birth, feeding and postnatal recovery
Introduction to hypnobirthing techniques
Birth preferences template included
Relaxation tools and guided meditations
An exclusive WhatsApp group for all participants
A space to ask questions, share concerns and feel supported alongside other families
Focus on informed decision-making and realistic expectations
And yes — space to enjoy the process and feel more connected along the way

Because preparing for birth is not just about information. It’s about feeling supported.

What we cover during the classes

Pregnancy preparation

Learn how to care for yourself physically and emotionally during pregnancy, while understanding what is happening in your body and how to prepare for birth with confidence.
Female anatomy and changes during pregnancy
Physical and emotional changes: myths vs reality
Nutrition, supplements and wellbeing during pregnancy
Exercise and pelvic floor care
Perineal massage: what it is and how to do it
What to pack for hospital (what actually matters)
Warning signs in pregnancy and when to seek help

Introduction to hypnobirthing

How the mind influences labour
Breathing and visualisation techniques
Relaxation strategies for birth
The role of your environment and senses
How your partner or birth companion can support you
The BRAIN tool for informed decision-making
Positions and practical tools for labour
Creating your birth preferences
Hormones and how they support labour

Labour & birth

Signs labour is starting
Waters breaking, mucus plug and contractions
When to go to hospital
What happens when you arrive in maternity care
Monitoring and examinations
Stages of labour
Vaginal birth and caesarean section
Assisted birth (ventouse and forceps)
Pain relief options
Delayed cord clamping
Skin-to-skin contact

Induction of labour

What your due date actually means
Why induction may be offered
Options to encourage spontaneous labour
Medical and natural induction methods
Monitoring and hospital processes
How to adapt your birth preferences
Emotional and physical preparation for induction

The postnatal period

Physical recovery after birth
Bleeding and afterpains
Pelvic floor recovery
Emotional changes after birth
Baby blues vs postnatal depression
Identity changes and relationships
Postnatal planning at home
Sexuality and contraception after birth
When to seek medical help

Feeding your baby (breastfeeding & formula)

Early feeding in the first hours after birth
How milk production works
Latch and positioning
Signs feeding is going well
Common feeding challenges
Mixed feeding and formula feeding
Safe bottle preparation
Dummy use: pros and cons
When to seek feeding support

Newborn care essentials

Vitamin K
Jaundice and common newborn conditions
Baby skin care
Umbilical cord care
Bathing your newborn
Sleep and safe co-sleeping
Babywearing
Soothing techniques
Nappy changing basics
Outings and early routines
Warning signs in newborns
Clase de preparación al parto con padres practicando cuidados del bebé junto a la matrona

More than a class

These sessions are designed to do more than teach you about birth.

They help you feel prepared, informed, and supported as you step into parenthood.

So you understand what is happening. So you know your options. So you trust your body and your decisions. And so you feel more calm, confident and connected along the way.

Antenatal classes in London

These classes are designed for families who want clear, supportive and evidence-based preparation for birth and early parenthood.

Based in North East London, these classes are designed for families living in London who want clear, supportive and evidence-based preparation for birth and early parenthood.

As a midwife who worked in the UK maternity system, and as a mum, I understand what it means to navigate pregnancy care in this environment — with its pathways, choices, and at times overwhelming flow of information.

That’s why these classes focus not only on education, but on clarity, confidence and real support.

And most importantly, on helping you feel more grounded as you prepare for birth and life with your baby.

Prefer a private preparation?

I also offer one-to-one sessions tailored entirely to you and your partner. If you would like a more personalised approach, get in touch and we can design something that works for your family.

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