Congratulations and welcome to Happy Parents Happy Baby Antenatal Classes in Leigh on Sea, Essex.
Make brilliant, local friends at the same stage of pregnancy and learn what you need to know for birth, baby care, feeding, recovery and the fourth trimester from our team of birth and parenting specialists.
Whether you are counting down the weeks of pregnancy, starting to think about labour and birth, or wondering what life with a newborn will really feel like, we’ll help you feel more prepared for the weeks ahead — without judgement, pressure or confusing jargon.
Our Leigh on Sea antenatal courses are designed for local parents-to-be who want practical preparation and a friendly group close to home. Whether you’re based near Rayleigh or around Billericay , you’ll meet people preparing for birth and life with a newborn in the same local area.
Click the headings to see full details of what is covered in each session.
Specialists: Midwife and Obstetric Doctor
Course portal: Videos to introduce the theme of the week & downloadable resources
2-hour in person session: Meet your hosting midwife and other local parents-to-be who are at the same stage of pregnancy. You’ll explore different types of birth, understand how your baby and body may be changing, and spend time getting to know your group.
Live online Q&A: Drop in and ask our obstetric doctor and midwife any questions you have
Specialists: Midwife and Hypnobirthing Teacher
Course portal: Videos to introduce the theme of the week, affirmation and relaxation scripts, and MP3s
2h in person session: Put the theory into practice with your group
Live online Q&A: Hypnobirthing relaxations in the comfort of your home
Hypnobirthing
Other ways to keep comfortable
Specialists: Midwife and IBCLC Feeding specialist
Course portal: Videos to introduce the theme of the week
2h in person session: Put practical newborn care skills into practice
Live online Q&A: A Q&A with our baby care midwife and feeding specialis
Practical baby care skills
Breastfeeding
Bottlefeeding
You’ll learn important baby first aid skills and talk through self care for new parents, including recovery from birth, changes to your postnatal body, and adapting to life with a newborn. We also provide practical support for birth partners, co-parents and anyone helping you in the early days.
Specialists: Midwife, paediatric doctor, first aid instructor and physiotherapist
Course portal: Videos to introduce the theme of the week & downloadable resources
2h in person session: Put the theory into practice
Live online Q&A: Q&A session with our paediatric doctor, baby first aid instructor and physiotherapist
Self care for new parents
Physiotherapy
2h in person session: Head to the venue and spend the evening building friendships with your coursemates. You may not realise it now, but these are the people who can keep you company during those 3am feeds, first walks with the pram, and “is this normal?” messages.
Please note: This session is a social opportunity and is not instructor-led.
By this point, your group will be a whole lot bigger, as you’re joined by all the new additions.
This session is a lovely chance for the babies to meet each other and for your group to keep building what we hope will become lifelong friendships.
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Our Leigh on Sea courses are usually held at Corner Club at 44-46 Broadway, Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1AH.
Always check the venue information for your specific course.
Our Leigh on Sea antenatal classes cost £229 for up to two attendees. We also offer a single parent discount.
You can pay upfront via credit or debit card, or in interest-free instalments.
One course. One price. No bundles. No hidden extras.
You’ll learn from a team of specialists across pregnancy, labour, birth, baby care, feeding, first aid and postnatal recovery.
Meet the Midwife
Larissa is one of the midwives that teaches our course in Leigh on Sea. Larissa qualified from King's College London.
She says: “I am excited to welcome you onto the course. I look forward to being there to help guide and support you during this really exciting time.”
Meet the Obstetric Doctor
Dr Will is a Consultant Obstetrician and supports parents with clear, practical information about pregnancy, labour, birth choices and medical decisions.
He is the co-founder of Happy Parents Happy Baby, and proud dad of three small children. With a Master’s in medical education and a PhD underway in early pregnancy, he’s all about turning medical jargon into real, honest information, to support you on your journey.
Meet the Hypnobirthing Teacher
Hannah is a is a hypnobirthing teacher with experience helping expectant parents feel calmer and more confident about birth..
She is a busy mum with over six years of experience helping new parents feel more confident and prepared for birth. She’s looking forward to sharing practical tools and techniques to support a calm and positive birth experience.
Meet the Feeding Specialist
Rebecca is is an IBCLC lactation consultant and supports parents with infant feeding, whether they choose to breastfeed, bottle feed, express, or do a bit of everything.
She’s also a mum herself and brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to her work. Rebecca is committed to supporting you with your feeding choices, whatever they may be.
Meet the First Aid Instructor
Dr Andy teaches practical baby first aid skills in a calm, clear and reassuring way, so parents know what to do if their baby needs help.
He is a consultant in neonatal medicine at a busy London children’s hospital. With a Master’s in medical education and years of experience supporting thousands of parents through HPHB courses, he brings both clinical insight and a practical approach. As a dad himself, he’s passionate about helping parents feel confident with essential baby first aid skills.
Meet the Paediatric Doctor
Dr Kiran is a paediatric doctor and mum who shares practical advice and insights about baby health in a supportive, non-judgemental way.
She’s passionate about bridging the gap between healthcare professionals and parents, making medical knowledge more accessible and relatable.
Meet the Physiotherapist
Clare is a pelvic health physiotherapist who supports parents through pregnancy, birth recovery and the postnatal period.
She’s committed to breaking down taboos around pelvic floor health and helping women access the support they need.
Pregnancy can come with a lot of questions. Our Leigh on Sea antenatal course brings together clear information, practical skills, specialist-led support and local friendship, all in one place.
You’ll learn from midwives, doctors, feeding specialists, baby first aid instructors and physiotherapists, with evidence-based information explained in a way that feels clear and manageable.
We’ll help you prepare for the twists and turns of birth and early parenting, from understanding the process of labour to caring for your newborn, feeding your baby, recovering after birth and knowing where to get support.
You’ll meet local parents-to-be in Leigh on Sea who are at a similar stage of pregnancy. There’s time built in to chat, connect and keep meeting once your babies arrive.
Happy Parents Happy Baby is a modern alternative to traditional antenatal courses, with in-person sessions, live-online Q&As, a course portal, specialist teaching and a strong local community.
NCT classes have been around since the 1950s, so many people think all antenatal classes are NCT classes. They’re not.
Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Leigh on Sea are not the same as NCT antenatal classes in Leigh on Sea, or other antenatal courses in Leigh on Sea. Here are some of the differences, as per 28th April 2025:
Features Of All In-Person Courses | HPHB | NCT | Bump & Baby | A qualified midwife host |
|---|---|---|---|
In-person hypnobirthing | |||
In-person first aid session | |||
Obstetric doctor session | |||
IBCLC feeding session | |||
Paediatric doctor session | |||
Physiotherapist session | |||
Available in over 200 locations | |||
The most expensive |
Most people on our Leigh on Sea course are from Leigh on Sea. The course is also popular with people living in the neighbouring areas of Essex including Hadleigh, Benfleet, Westcliff-on-Sea, Chalkwell and Southend-on-Sea.
Our classes are designed to help you build your local support network before your baby arrives, with coursemates who are going through the same stage of pregnancy and early parenting at the same time.
Did you know we also host nearby antenatal classes in Rayleigh & Billericay?
No in-person course in your area? Find out more about our online antenatal courses.
You don’t need to work it all out alone. Our courses are designed to help you feel more prepared for birth, baby care, feeding and the early days, while giving you a local group to share it with. Hear what others have to say…
Most parents join an antenatal course during the later stages of pregnancy, often in the third trimester. We recommend choosing a course that finishes before your baby is due, so you have time to practise, ask questions and get to know your group before birth.
Yes. Our course price includes up to two attendees, and birth partners play an important role. Partners, co-parents, relatives, friends and solo parents are all welcome.
No. Many people join antenatal classes because they are preparing for their first baby, but you are welcome if this is not your first pregnancy or birth. Every pregnancy, baby and family set-up is different.
Yes. We cover pregnancy, labour and birth in detail, including the stages of labour, different types of birth, induction, Caesarean birth, assisted birth, comfort measures, informed choice and what may happen if plans change.
Yes. You’ll learn practical newborn care skills, including holding and settling your baby, nappies, bathing, dressing, cord care, safe sleep, swaddling, baby wearing and what to expect in the fourth trimester.
Hypnobirthing is included as part of our wider antenatal course in Leigh on Sea. You’ll learn practical tools for breathing, relaxation, decision-making, birth positions and feeling calmer during labour and birth.
Yes. Baby first aid is included in the course. You’ll cover practical topics such as CPR, choking, recovery position, fever, seizures, burns, meningitis and when to get help.
Our classes bring together in-person sessions, live-online Q&As, a video course portal, specialist-led teaching and local social connection. You’ll learn from midwives, doctors, feeding specialists, first aid instructors and physiotherapists, all in one course.
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