Small groups of no more than four couples, in a relaxed home setting with tea, coffee and biscuits. Six weekly sessions led by NCT trained practitioners, plus WhatsApp support for three weeks after your baby is born.

What the course covers:

Session 1: Hormones, physiology of pregnancy and birth, practical information, becoming a parent

Session 2: Informed decision making, assisted birth, caesarean birth, partner's role, self help

Session 3: Pain management, getting to know your baby, transition to parenting, feeding

Session 4: Newborn appearance, skin-to-skin, the 5 pillars of breastfeeding

Session 5: Baby's brain development, cues, formula and mixed feeding, safer sleep

Session 6: Postnatal recovery, advocating for yourselves, making plans, parenting

Our course would normally cost £225 but we want to make our courses accessible for everyone, and as a not for profit organisation, we are able to offer the course at a price of £65.00.

If the group course dates do not work for you, or you would rather prepare in a more personal setting, our private session covers the essentials in one 3-hour appointment. It can be just for you and your birth partner, or for you on your own if you prefer.

We arrange the date and time around you, including evenings and weekends, so it fits around work, shifts and family plans. Sessions can take place in your own home, at Central Cottage in Naunton Beauchamp, or online.

Because it is just for you, there is plenty of time for your own questions. It can be especially helpful if you have had a previous difficult birth, have a medical condition to plan around, or are booking later in pregnancy and have missed a course start date.

Your session is led by an experienced NCT trained practitioner and breastfeeding counsellor, and support continues after your baby arrives with a one hour visit and three weeks of private WhatsApp support.

The private session costs £95. Please book below and we will be in touch to arrange a date that suits you.

What the course covers:

This is a broad outline, but we will be led by your needs.
Hour 1: Physiological birth and what to expect, birth preparations, your birth partner's role

Hour 2: Pain management, induction, caesarean birth

Hour 3: Baby care, feeding and the fourth trimester

Postnatal support: A 1 hour in person visit after your baby is born, plus private WhatsApp support for three weeks