Birth Prep With Joy

09/11/2025

Maternity care should feel like collaboration, not persuasion.

You deserve to understand your options and feel respected in every decision you make for your birth.

That’s what informed, compassionate care looks like.

It's ok to use your voice. Studies show that being involved in your care and respected plays a big part in how you view your birth experience, even if it not exactly what you had hoped for.

07/11/2025

There’s so much more to antenatal classes than learning about pain relief or changing a nappy 💛

My courses are about connection - sharing experiences, laughter and those “I thought it was just me!” moments. I am here to tell you, you are not the only birth partner wrestling with a pile of extra pillows in the bed!

Preparing for birth isn’t only about information; it’s about confidence, support, and meeting other people who just 'get it.'

The next Linlithgow antenatal course starts 7th January 2026, and spaces are now open.

🌸 Book any 2026 course this month to receive a free birth preparation book worth £14.99
🌿 Reserve your space with a small deposit and still pay 2025 prices before the January price update.

Come join us - it’s where learning meets laughter ... and plenty of tea ☕️

www.birthprepwithjoy.com/birthandbaby

06/11/2025

Hi, I’m Joy 👋

⭐️ I support parents to feel calm, confident and informed - through antenatal education, hypnobirthing and trauma-informed emotional support.

☺️ My approach blends evidence with empathy, local knowledge with community so you feel grounded and prepared - not overwhelmed by information or “shoulds.”

🩵 If you’re looking for support, I’d love to help.

04/11/2025

🤔 Did you know that around one in three people describe their birth as traumatic?

That doesn’t always mean physical injury - it can mean feeling frightened, unheard, or powerless.

🌸 These experiences can linger, shaping how we feel in our bodies, our confidence, and even our sense of safety. They can also impact how we bond with our babies and our relationships with our partners.

Trauma-informed support focuses on helping the nervous system regulate again - through grounding, understanding, and gentle re-connection. You don’t have to revisit every detail, and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’d like a calm, safe space to start that process, I offer one-to-one support online. Just reach out and schedule a free 15 minute chat and we can take it from there.

https://www.birthprepwithjoy.com/perinatal-anxiety-trauma-support

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04/11/2025

03/11/2025

🌸 November Gift 🌸

✅ Book any in-person antenatal course or online hypnobirthing session this month and receive a free birth preparation book worth £14.99.

✅ Planning ahead for 2026?
Reserve your space now with a 50% deposit and secure 2025 prices before they increase in January.

👍 Calm, confident, informed - that’s how birth preparation should feel. www.birthprepwithjoy.com

02/11/2025

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about hypnobirthing and I get it.
The name sounds a bit “floaty,” but it’s actually deeply practical and rooted in how the body works.

🧠 When we feel calm and safe, our bodies release hormones like oxytocin and endorphins - the same ones that support effective, comfortable labour. When we feel afraid or tense, stress hormones like adrenaline can interrupt that flow.

Hypnobirthing is about helping your mind and body work together - reducing fear, building confidence, and creating the conditions for a calmer, more positive experience.

It’s for everyone, and it supports every kind of birth - hospital, home, induction, or caesarean.

🌿 My new online hypnobirthing course blends evidence-based education with relaxation tools you can actually use.
You’ll learn how your body works, how to support it, and how to trust it.

✳️ If you’d like to feel more confident about birth - wherever and however that looks for you - check out www.birthprepwithjoy.com/online-hypnobirthing

💥 ALL BOOKINGS MADE IN NOVEMBER RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF MY FAVOURITE BIRTH PREP BOOK WORTH £14.99

01/11/2025

🌸 November Gift & Early Booking Offer 🌸

If you’ve been thinking about joining one of my antenatal or hypnobirthing courses, now’s the perfect time 💫

Book any in-person antenatal course or online hypnobirthing session this month and you’ll receive a free copy of my favourite birth preparation book, worth £14.99 - a beautifully written, practical guide I love to recommend to parents.

And if you’re planning ahead for next year, you can reserve your place on any 2026 antenatal course now with a deposit and still pay 2025 prices (prices increase from January).

📍 Based in Linlithgow | Online sessions available
💛 Calm, confident birth preparation for every family
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Antenatal courses, pregnancy, birth and feeding trauma support and feeding classes in Linlithgow West Lothian & Online. Build confidence with you local birth expert

31/10/2025

👻 This Halloween, let’s bust some of the scariest myths about birth.

Birth isn’t something to fear - but fear itself can make birth harder.

Understanding what your body is doing, learning how to support it through relaxation, movement, and good decision-making - that’s where real confidence begins.

Whether through antenatal education, birth prep classes, or relaxation practice, knowledge really is power and can help beat those myths!

29/10/2025

✨ “Feel calm, confident and ready for birth.”

My private 1:1 hypnobirthing sessions offer gentle, personalised guidance - helping you and your partner prepare for birth feeling calm, connected and supported.

Sessions are online, so you can learn from the comfort of your own home - at your own pace - with care and support every step of the way.

Based in West Lothian, I work with families locally and across Central Scotland to help you feel informed, empowered, and ready for your baby’s arrival.

🌿 https://www.birthprepwithjoy.com/online-hypnobirthing

24/10/2025

I have always enjoyed supporting dads-to-be and this review is exactly why I do what I do. There is so much more to an antenatal course than explaining contractions and bathing a baby.

"Cannot recommend Joy and her antenatal classes enough!

My wife and I turned out to have a bit of a traumatic birthing experience where our little boy came 4 weeks early. Due to the delivery and some complications with a pregnancy related illness which lead to our sons delivery, my wife was bed bound 3 days and had a weeks stay in hospital.

I had zero experience of changing nappies before our son and if it wasn’t for Joy’s classes and insightful knowledge, I wouldn’t have been able to cope anywhere near as much as I did for those first 3 days. From changing nappies, prepping, feeding, changing and everything else - Joy gave me the confidence I never would have had to support my newborn son and my wife.

One of the biggest and most beneficial areas we covered during the classes was the various thoughts, feelings and emotions pre and post labour.

The classes are very relaxed and welcoming meaning you can build relationships with other parents-to-be and we have a group chat which has continued since the classes have finished. The snacks and coffee are an added bonus!

I would absolutely recommend Joy’s classes to anyone no matter how prepared you may or may not feel before becoming a parent. These classes were an absolute life saver for me."

24/10/2025

💛 Thinking about joining an antenatal class but not sure which one’s right for you?

My next Linlithgow course starts Wednesday 5th November and there are only 3 spaces left!

Small groups, expert guidance, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you can ask every question.

Local parents say they finish the course feeling confident, calm and ready to meet their baby.

👉 Are you booked onto a class yet, or still looking for the right one? Link in bio to find out more and book.