Antenatal Classes in London
Midwife- and IBCLC-led childbirth and early-parenthood preparation in Hackney and North-East London. Also available in Spanish.
Small-group classes, launching soon
The small-group antenatal course is launching in North-East London. In the meantime you can book a one-to-one antenatal breastfeeding consultation now — in person or online.
Register your interest and I will contact you first when group places open.
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 Laura Ordoñez Pérez — Midwife, Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) — 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
Because preparing for birth is not just about information. It’s about feeling supported.
What we cover during the classes
Pregnancy preparation
Introduction to hypnobirthing
Labour & birth
Induction of labour
The postnatal period
Feeding your baby (breastfeeding & formula)
Newborn care essentials
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.
Need more information?
Antenatal classes in East London
Midwife-led antenatal and early-parenthood preparation for families in Hackney and North-East London. One-to-one antenatal breastfeeding sessions are bookable now; small-group classes are opening soon.
Areas
Hackney · Hackney Wick · Homerton · Clapton · Dalston · London Fields · Stoke Newington · Shoreditch · Bethnal Green · Victoria Park · Bow · Stratford · Leyton · Walthamstow · Islington · Tower Hamlets · East London · North-East London · Central London
Antenatal class FAQs
Are your antenatal classes in London taught by a midwife?+
Yes. Laura is a UK-registered midwife and nurse as well as an IBCLC, so birth preparation and feeding sit in the same conversation — not as two separate courses.
Do you offer antenatal classes in Spanish?+
Yes. Spanish-language childbirth and early-parenthood preparation in London is a core part of RealMama. English sessions are also available.
Can I prepare for birth and feeding before group classes open?+
Yes. One-to-one antenatal breastfeeding consultations are available now (in person or online) on the lactation page. Register your interest here for the small-group antenatal course in North-East London.
Where in London will group classes run?+
Group antenatal classes are launching in North-East London, around Hackney, in a comfortable and welcoming space where you can enjoy your preparation alongside other expectant mums. If you live outside London or travelling to an in-person class is difficult, we also offer online sessions, so you can access the preparation from the comfort of your own home. Interested in the online option? Send me a WhatsApp message and I’ll be happy to provide more information and help you find the option that best suits your needs.