Congratulations and welcome to Happy Parents Happy Baby Antenatal Classes in Forest Gate, East London.
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 Forest Gate courses are usually held at Cider House at Archway 435, Avenue Rd, E7 0JN.
Always check the venue information for your specific course.
Our Forest Gate antenatal classes cost £259 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
Abby is one of the midwives that teaches our course in Forest Gate. Abby qualified from City University, London.
She says:
“I believe that knowing your options and being prepared about the twist and turns of pregnancy, labour and the newborn stage will help you navigate the journey smoothly. Having a great network of like minded mums and dads only helps that! I love seeing the course mates grow in confidence over the course and see the beginnings of life long friendships!”
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 Forest Gate are not the same as NCT classes in Forest Gate, or other antenatal classes in Forest Gate. 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 Forest Gate course are from Forest Gate. The course is also popular with people living in the neighbouring areas of East London including Plaistow, East Ham, West Ham and Manor Park.
Did you know we also host nearby antenatal classes in Stratford Upon Avon & Leyton?
No in-person course in your area? Find out more about our online antenatal courses.
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