In-person Antenatal Classes
Tens of thousands of parents choose our award-winning
antenatal classes every year.
Course includes
Head to one of our fun and social venues (no church halls, scout huts or flip charts here!)
Meet like minded, local friends having babies at a similar time
Learn everything you need to know for birth and life with a newborn in one course (no add ons!)
Each week covers a different theme and includes:
A 2h in-person session, packed with practical and social activities
A bank of videos to support everything you learn
Different specialists each week
A live-online Q&A session
Notes, useful downloads and exclusive discounts
Course includes in-person hypnobirthing and baby first aid
Reunion with your babies
18h of teaching and 4h of dedicated social time
Specialists include
Midwife
Obstetric doctor
Hypnobirthing teacher
Paediatric (baby) doctor
Feeding specialist
Baby first aid instructor
Physiotherapist
All of this from only £199!
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We’re loved by parents
That’s why we’ve been voted the best antenatal and hypnobirthing classes provider and we are rated 4.9 on TrustPilot.
FAQs
How are Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes different to other antenatal / NCT classes?
The specialists.
One person can’t be an expert in all areas of pregnancy, birth and parenting. So, your course host will guide you through all your options with seven experienced specialists, including:
• Midwife
• Obstetric (pregnancy & birth) doctor
• Hypnobirthing teacher
• Paediatric (baby) doctor
• Feeding expert
• Baby first aid instructor
• Women’s health physiotherapist
Not only will they share all the latest evidence-based information and practical skills from their expert areas, but as parents and frontline NHS workers themselves, will provide you with realistic, caring and non-judgmental support and answer all your questions in depth and detail, unlike pre-recorded courses.
The social.
Thousands of people graduate from our course each year with friends for life. We carefully craft social time into all aspects of our course. From our choice of venues, to group socials, reunions and ongoing meet-ups with your babies, you will have every chance to connect with other likeminded parents-to-be.
The savings.
Your time and money are precious, so we include hypnobirthing and baby first aid classes for no extra cost. These sessions won’t be pre-recorded videos like on other courses and everything for birth and the fourth trimester are covered – we won’t try to sell you bundles.
The support.
Families come in all shapes and sizes and whatever your set-up, we will support your needs. Our courses are popular with single, same-sex or second (or subsequent) time parents.
The special extras.
You’ll graduate the course with ongoing support from the team, our course portal full of useful supplemental information.
How does the Happy Parents Happy Baby In-person course differ to the Live-Online course?
Location based
The In-Person course is location-based, whereas the Live-Online course is available anywhere.
In person elements
The Live-Online course is fully online whereas the In-Person course has four in-person sessions and additional live-online Q&A sessions.
Social emphasis
The In-Person course has a social as well as educational emphasis. The classes take place in social venues. You will be matched in a group with other people in your area having babies at a similar time. You will have dedicated social sessions and a WhatsApp group.
Extra content and teaching hours
The In-Person course includes four in-person sessions and five expert sessions compared to the Live-Online course which has just five sessions. It has extra sessions including the online course portal and access to the live-online Q&A sessions with experts.
What is hypnobirthing and why do i need it?
Put simply, hypnobirthing will help make your birth better. In fact, we’re so confident that hypnobirthing can help everyone, that we include it in all our courses at no extra cost!
But what exactly is it?
Hypnobirthing gives you all the tools you need to navigate the twists and turns of birth with confidence.
Think of an athlete preparing for an event. They wouldn’t just turn up on the day and hope for the best. They prepare physically, but also mentally, and have strategies in place to deal with the unexpected. And, when their big day comes, they’ll have their very best cheerleaders by their side so they can have the greatest experience possible.
This is exactly how we can approach birth. Hypnobirthing gives you all the tools you need to have a positive birth experience, no matter which way you decide to give birth.
At what stage of pregnancy should I attend antenatal classes?
Are birth partners included in the antenatal course?
How many people will be in my antenatal classes?
We find the best group dynamic is when we have between 5 and 14 couples.
Are antenatal classes suitable for second/third/fourth time parents?
Definitely! We have many people attending the courses who already have children. Not only will you be able to connect with a whole new group of friends at a similar stage of pregnancy, but you will also be able to debrief on previous birth experiences with our team of specialists, refresh your newborn care skills and perhaps learn new skills such as hypnobirthing and baby first aid.
We do also offer an online refresher course with a social add on option.
Are your courses inclusive?
Absolutely. Everyone is welcome – you can read our inclusivity policy here.
Are all the sessions included in the course price?
All of the sessions are included in the course price — we guarantee no sneaky, hidden costs!
What if the antenatal course I wanted is fully booked?
We’d love to accommodate your needs. Please complete the waiting list form here.
We will then be in touch and can suggest any alternatives we may have available.
What if I can't make one/some of the in person sessions?
What if I can't make one/some of the online Q&A sessions?
If you have specific questions you want to ask but cannot make the live Q&A session with the expert, please email bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com
These are recorded and will be available on your course portal to watch back.
Do the live online Q&A sessions cover new content?
The live online Q&A sessions do not teach new content as we would have covered all the course content in the session or via the course portal.
All questions get reviewed over a period of time and if a common question occurs then we look to add this into our course content.
Do you offer discounts for solo-parent families?
We sure do! We offer solo-parent families a 20% discount on the course price. Contact us at bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com to request the code.
What happens if my baby arrives early?
If your baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy and you haven’t started the course, we will issue you a full refund.
If you are part way through your course and your baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy, please contact us at bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com, and we’ll be able to assist you.
What happens if a medical condition prevents me from attending?
Please contact bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com, and we’ll be able to help you.
What is your refund policy?
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds once a course is booked unless there is a medical reason.
You can read more about our refund policy here in our terms and conditions.
Where can I read your Terms and Conditions?
You can read our Ts and Cs here.
Can I bring my pet to the in-person sessions?
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets (even very well behaved ones) at our sessions as your course-mates may have fears, phobias or allergies.
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