My antenatal classes in Stockport are designed to help you feel informed, prepared, and confident about birth and early parenthood. I cover everything from labour and birth to feeding, newborn care and making informed decisions in a relaxed, supportive setting. I have designed the course to help you to feel more confident, prepared and empowered for your individual birth experience and journey into parenthood.

Unlike larger national classes, I offer a more personal, friendly experience. You won’t feel like just another booking—I take time to get to know you, answer your questions, and tailor support to your needs. I focus on delivering evidence-based information that I adapt regularly to keep up to date with the latest information in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. The main aim is to increase your confidence in making informed choices that feel right for you. I also offer a free private consultation to all parents who book onto the group course to help you feel supported as individuals.

The Stockport group antenatal classes include:

• Physiological birth, hormones and the birth environment

• Pain relief options

• Induction & caesarean birth

• Practical birth preparation

• How your partner can support you

• Birth rights and consent & advocacy

• How to make informed decisions

• Feeding your baby (breast and bottle)

• Womb to world and your baby’s microbiome

• Newborn care (i.e. sleep, crying, feeding cues)

• Postnatal recovery and emotional wellbeing

I have trained as an antenatal and early postnatal educator and hypnobirthing instructor with The Perinatal Academy who provide FEDANT-accredited training. I have also trained with the NHS Infant Feeding Team as a breastfeeding peer supporter. I am accredited as an antenatal educator, postnatal practitioner, hypnobirthing instructor and breastfeeding peer support with The Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT). I also have a BSc in Biology and an MSc in Biomedical Science.

The classes take place at InspireHer in Hazel Grove, Stockport. InspireHer is located on the A6 across from Torkington Park, making it easy to access from areas in and around Stockport.

I keep the classes intentionally small (a maximum of 6 couples) so you get plenty of individual attention, time to ask questions, and a chance to really get to know other local parents.

You can book classes at any time during pregnancy. Starting a class around the end of your second trimester or beginning of your third trimester is recommended. Please bear in mind the course is delivered over 5 weeks. There is no set rule, so go with what feels best for you.

Absolutely. Prices are per couple. Your birth partner is a key part of the experience and will learn practical ways to support you during labour, birth, and the early days with your baby. Your birth partner can be whomever you choose and feel comfortable with, such as your partner, family member or close friend.

My classes are relaxed, welcoming, and informal. There is no pressure or judgement. If you are nervous or have any questions please get in touch, I am more than happy to go through anything with you to help you feel comfortable. If you have any special requirements, please let me know and I will do my best to make adjustments.

Yes, I offer one-to-one antenatal and hypnobirthing sessions in Stockport and the surrounding areas if you’d prefer a more personalised approach or can’t attend group classes. I can also deliver one-to-one sessions via video chat if you prefer or if you are elsewhere in the UK.

If you are unable to attend a class I will provide you with the information covered via email, alongside links to helpful resources to cover what you have missed. Everyone will receive a handbook at the start of the course too. I am also always happy to chat if you’d like to talk about anything.