Congratulations and welcome to Happy Parents Happy Baby Antenatal Classes in Southampton, Hampshire.
Make brilliant, local friends at the same stage of pregnancy and learn all you need to know from seven different birth and parenting specialists.
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. Explore different types of birth and spend time to get to know other attendees
-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: to put the theory into practice
-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: to put the theory into practice
-Live online Q&A: A Q&A with our baby care midwife and feeding specialis
-Practical baby care skills
-Breastfeeding
-Bottlefeeding
This week we learn important baby first aid skills. We also discuss self care for new parents, including recovery from birth and adapting to life as new parents. We also provide practical support for those preparing to be a birth partner.
Specialists: Midwife, Baby Doctor, First Aid Instructor, Physiotherapist
Course portal: videos to introduce the theme of the week & downloadable resources
2h in person session: to 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 that will keep you company during those 3am feeds
Nb. as this session is a social opportunity, it 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 great chance for the babies to meet each other and start to build what we hope are life long friendships
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Our Southampton courses are usually held at The Mayflower Village at 22-26 Commercial Rd, SO15 1GE.
Always check the venue information for your specific course.
Our Southampton antenatal classes cost £199 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.
Meet the Midwife
Heather is one of the midwives that teaches our course in Southampton. Heather qualified from University of the West of England.
She says: “I’m looking forward to seeing new friendships form and supporting you through the exciting times and any worries you might have. I will share all my tips and knowledge with you and wanty you to feel fully prepared for the journey ahead.”
Meet the Obstetric Doctor
Dr Will is a Consultant Obstetrician, 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 hypnobirthing teacher and 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 an IBCLC lactation consultant and Neonatal Speech and Language Therapist, working in a busy neonatal unit. 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 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 an NHS paediatric doctor and mum who aims to share practical advice and insights in a supportive, non-judgmental 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 and mum of two, with a strong focus on supporting women through pregnancy and the postnatal period. She’s committed to breaking down taboos around pelvic floor health and helping women access the support they need.
NCT classes have been around since the 1950s, so many people believe that all antenatal classes are NCT classes, which is not the case. Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Southampton are not the same as NCT classes in Southampton, or other antenatal classes in Southampton. 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 Southampton course are from Southampton. The course is also popular with people living in the neighbouring areas of Hampshire including Eastleigh, Totton, Hedge End, Chandler’s Ford and Netley.
Did you know we also host nearby antenatal classes in Lyndhurst & Winchester?
No in-person course in your area? Find out more about our online antenatal courses.
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