Midwife-led Antenatal courses, Caesarean courses and IBCLC lactation services in Wymondham, Norfolk
23/04/2026
What an amazing day yesterday shadowing Chloe at her Norwich clinic. Chloe is a paediatric cranial osteopath who I often refer families to when babies are showing signs of tension that may be affecting feeding.
I have heard so many great things about Chloe after my clients have taken their babies to see her, so it was really valuable for me to meet her in person and see exactly what happens during these appointments - as that is often a question I get asked - and now I'll be able to answer confidently!
And honestly? It was so reassuring to watch.
Appointments are calm, gentle and completely baby-led. Nothing forced, nothing rushed — just a really thoughtful approach to understanding how a baby’s body is moving and where there may be tension.
It makes so much sense how this kind of support can work wonders alongside infant feeding support. Because sometimes it’s not just about positioning and attachment, but also about what the baby’s body is able to do.
22/04/2026
I completely understand why people buy these — it feels like you’re preparing and doing the right thing.
But products don’t address the cause of breastfeeding difficulties.
In the early days, small adjustments to positioning and attachment can make a much bigger difference than anything you can buy.
If breastfeeding hurts, it’s not something you should just push through — and you don’t need to figure it out alone.
The right support can make all the difference 🤍
19/04/2026
Many parents-to-be do not feel fully prepared for the journey ahead.
Not because they have not tried.
But because there is so much information out there, and it can be difficult to know what actually matters.
My antenatal classes are designed to help you understand what is happening, know your options, and feel much more confident about birth, feeding, baby care and the early days with your baby.
No judgement. No scare stories. No one "right" way to do things.
Just balanced, honest, practical, evidence-based preparation to help you feel calmer and more ready for what lies ahead 🤍
Norfolk-based antenatal classes led by a practising midwife-led & lactation consultant.
I completely understand why people do this — buying things feels productive and exciting.
But when it comes to birth, the things that usually make the biggest difference are understanding what’s happening, knowing your options, and feeling confident in your decisions.
That’s exactly what I focus on in my antenatal courses — helping you make sense of birth, feel clearer about your choices, and leave feeling much more confident about what lies ahead.
If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably come across more information about birth than ever before — on social media, online, through courses, books, AI...
But information isn’t the same as preparation.
Much of what’s available is quick, simplified, or taken out of context. And without a solid foundation, it can be difficult to know what’s relevant, what’s accurate, and what actually applies to you.
I often hear from parents after my courses: “I didn’t realise how much I didn’t know.”
Not because they hadn’t tried to prepare — but because they’d been piecing things together from lots of different places.
Good antenatal preparation isn’t about consuming more content.
It’s about building understanding, asking questions, and feeling confident in your decisions.
That’s where real preparation makes a difference.
Save this for later — or share it with your birth partner.
And if you’re local to Norfolk and expecting a baby, you’d be very welcome at one of my antenatal courses.
06/04/2026
Most parents start antenatal classes feeling unsure about what to expect from labour and birth.
A few weeks later, many leave feeling calmer, informed and genuinely confident in their decisions.
Good preparation doesn’t promise a “perfect” birth — but it gives you the understanding and confidence to navigate it in a way that feels right for you.
The course also covers hypnobirthing relaxation, infant feeding, early days with your baby and infant first aid — so you feel prepared for more than just birth.
If you’re expecting a baby this summer and looking for balanced, evidence-based antenatal preparation, my upcoming courses are now open for booking (www.thebirthpreparationcompany.co.uk)
30/03/2026
Bookings are now open for my next FREE midwife and IBCLC-led Wymondham NEWBORN GROUP which will take place on 3th of April at Wymondham Abbey.
Come along to get free breastfeeding or bottle feeding advice, ask questions about baby care, fourth trimester, learn how to use a sling or just come and enjoy a cuppa and meet other new parents. Partners welcome!
My antenatal courses are evolving…
From May, they will be moving to a 5-week format, including:
• Infant First Aid (with hands-on practice)
• Hypnobirthing relaxation
To launch this, I’ve added a couple of limited offers 👇
✨ April course
Includes hypnobirthing relaxation
option to add Infant First Aid at half price (£30 per couple)
✨ May & June courses
Receive 10% off if booked before the end of March
Comment below or send me a message and I’ll send you a discount code 🤍
Small, supportive, midwife-led groups designed to help you feel calm, informed and confident going into birth and the early days with your baby.
“I didn’t realise how unprepared I was… now I feel ready.”
And honestly? This is exactly why I do what I do.
So many parents come to me feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or like they “should probably start preparing”… but don’t know where to begin.
My courses are here to change that.
No judgement.
No one-size-fits-all approach.
Just honest, evidence-based guidance so you can feel confident making decisions that are right for you and your baby.
📍 In-person antenatal courses in Wymondham, Norfolk
🗓️ Next course starts 13th April
📩 Message me to book your space
08/03/2026
Such a great day at the Baby & Toddler Fair today 🤍
I loved introducing my small business to so many expectant parents, seeing some of my previous clients with their babies (and some recent ones still with their bumps!), and catching up with some fantastic local businesses, such as:with.amber
norfolk.doula
norwich
Especially lovely meeting my neighbour for the day Rachel Mirow – doula , and catching up with my wonderful former MLBU colleague Zoe Harvey .medical.aesthetics (and very interesting try of her Tesla chair 😅).
If you've discovered my page today and are expecting a baby locally, welcome! I run popular midwife-led antenatal courses for Norfolk parents-to-be, who want evidence-based preparation and the knowledge to make informed decisions for their birth and early parenting journey.
07/03/2026
This week's free newborn group was another busy one 🤍
There was plenty of chatting, cuddles, cups of tea, and some breastfeeding support along the way.
Those early weeks can feel intense, and having a relaxed space to ask questions, share experiences and connect with other new parents can make a huge difference.
I always feel so lucky watching these little communities form 🤍
📍 Wymondham, Norfolk
Address
That Little Norfolk Studio, The Abbey School Rooms, Church Street Wymondham NR180PH
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The Birth Preparation Company - Midwife led antenatal classes & baby massage
Hello, we are Andrea and Jo, two friends who met whilst studying midwifery at the University of East Anglia. After initially working together in a hospital, Jo now works as a community midwife providing all aspects of midwifery care including antenatal and postnatal clinics, home visits and home births, whilst Andrea remains within a hospital setting where she works in all areas of the maternity department, including the Midwife led birthing unit (MLBU), delivery suite, antenatal clinic, both antenatal and postnatal wards, as well as attending home births. Together, we have had the privilege to support countless women and their partners through their pregnancies, labours and births, as well as providing advice and support through the postnatal period.
Our birth preparation classes have been born out of our frustration of frequently meeting couples whose labour, birth and early days with their new baby did not match their expectations, despite having attended antenatal classes. We believe that women have a much better chance of having a positive birth experience if they are prepared for all eventualities, because when it comes to childbirth, things don’t always go to plan. Therefore, we have decided to create birth preparation classes which would offer honest, relevant and up to date information straight from the horse's mouth - no filter, no fluff!
We offer you birth preparation classes with a difference. Run by experienced practising midwives, our courses are relaxed, open, honest and non-judgmental and include everything you need to know for your labour, birth and early days with your baby.
Classes are small enough to allow interaction and space for asking questions, but large enough to enable you to meet other parents with babies due at similar times, giving you the opportunity to create a support network and potentially friends for the years to come.
As well as being a midwife, Andrea is also an IAIM certified baby massage instructor. The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) is the largest and longest standing worldwide association solely dedicated to baby massage. Originally founded in the early 1980s, the IAIM became an internationally established organisation in 1992.
Our baby massage courses offer a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch in a relaxed and welcoming environment as well as a great opportunity to get out and socialise with other parents and babies.
In addition to helping you and your baby bond, regular massage may:
Soothe your baby and reduce crying
Aid digestion and help relieve colic, gas and constipation
Help your baby’s adjustment to night time sleep, and help your baby sleep more deeply
Relieve nasal congestion, teething discomfort and growing pains
Boost your baby’s immune system
Improve circulatory and endocrine systems
Help calm and relax both you and your baby
The classes are baby led, so you don’t need to worry if the class coincides with your baby’s sleep or feeding times. Spare dolls are available to practice on if your baby is sleeping.
