Private 1:1 Antenatal Support
A fully personalised antenatal course designed around your questions, your circumstances and the support you need most.
About this support
This isn't a one-size-fits-all antenatal course. It's dedicated time to focus on your questions, your circumstances and the things that matter most to you.
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Whether you're looking for reassurance, want to understand your options in more depth, have previous birth experiences that are influencing how you feel, or simply prefer a more personalised approach, these sessions are designed around you.
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Together, we'll explore birth, feeding, newborn care and the early weeks in a way that feels relevant, practical and supportive.
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There is no rushing through a set curriculum and no pressure to fit your circumstances into a group discussion. Instead, you'll have the time and space to ask questions, explore your options and prepare for birth with greater clarity and confidence.
What makes this different
Some families love the community and shared learning that comes with a group antenatal course. Others prefer dedicated time and support that is entirely focused on them.
This private course allows us to go deeper into the topics that matter most to you, spend more time exploring your questions and adapt the sessions to your individual circumstances.
It's particularly valuable if you're juggling childcare, have previous birth experiences influencing how you feel, have a more complex situation, or simply prefer a private setting where you can learn at your own pace.
Dedicated time to ask questions and explore your options in depth
Sessions tailored to your individual circumstances and priorities
Additional space to explore previous experiences or concerns
Flexible support that adapts to your needs
A private, comfortable environment where you can learn at your own pace
Session 1 - Labour & birth: what's really going on
How your body works in labour, stages of birth, comfort measures, breathing, movement and hypnobirthing-inspired relaxation.
Session 2 - Informed, confident choices
Pain relief options, induction, caesarean birth, how to make decisions you feel comfortable with, and how your birth partner can support you.
Session 3 - Life after birth
Postnatal recovery, realistic expectations, newborn baby care, soothing, communication and safer sleep.
Session 4 - Feeding your baby
Breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both - positioning, responsive feeding, expressing and troubleshooting.
What you'll gain
Feel ready for birth, baby and the early weeks.
Feel clearer about your options and the choices available to you
Understand what to expect during labour, birth and early parenthood
Feel more confident making decisions that are right for you and your family
Feel prepared for feeding, newborn care and postnatal recovery
Have practical tools to help you stay calm, focused and adaptable during birth
Know where to find support and how to navigate maternity care when you need it
What's included
Four private 2-hour antenatal sessions delivered live via Zoom
A fully personalised programme tailored to your questions, circumstances and priorities
Complete birth, feeding, newborn care and postnatal preparation
Full hypnobirthing course with relaxation recordings and downloads
Practical resources and tools to support your preparation
Follow-up support between sessions if questions arise
Personalised guidance from an experienced antenatal educator, infant feeding counsellor and perinatal therapist
This support may be particularly helpful if:
• You'd like a more personalised approach than a group antenatal course can offer
• You have specific questions, concerns or circumstances that you'd like time to explore in depth
• A previous pregnancy or birth experience is influencing how you feel about this one
• You're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsure what information to trust
• You'd prefer the privacy and flexibility of one-to-one support
• You're balancing work, childcare or other commitments and need sessions that fit around your life
• You're neurodivergent and feel more comfortable learning in a one-to-one environment
• You want dedicated support to help both you and your birth partner feel informed, involved and prepared
What parents say
“As a first-time dad, this gave me real confidence in how to support my partner. Practical, clear and completely judgement-free.”
- Google Review
“I was completely overwhelmed before this. The 1:1 sessions with Joy changed everything. I now feel calm, informed and genuinely confident about my birth.”
- Google Review