Rooted & Ready: Birth, Baby & Beyond Group Antenatal Course

📍 Swarthmoor Hall

🕕 Mondays 6–8:30pm

👫 Birth partners included

Expecting a baby and not sure where to start?

Join our practical, friendly antenatal course designed to help you feel confident, informed and prepared for birth, newborn life and everything in between.

Whether this is your first baby or you’re looking for a refresher, you’ll leave with useful information, hands-on skills, answers to your questions and the reassurance that you’re not figuring it all out alone.

This isn’t about being told there’s one “right” way to give birth or parent. It’s about understanding your options, learning what to expect, and finding what works for your family.

You’ll also have the chance to meet other local parents who are at a similar stage of pregnancy, building connections before your babies arrive.

What You’ll Learn

7th September - Birth – How It Actually Works

Understand what’s happening in your body during labour, how birth hormones work, what helps labour progress and how to create the best environment for birth.

14th September - Making Decisions With Confidence 

Learn about your choices, birth rights, induction, caesarean birth and how to feel informed if plans change.

21st September - What Partners Can Actually Do

Discover practical ways birth partners can provide support during labour, including comfort measures, massage, positioning, advocacy and emotional support.

28th September - Life With a Newborn

What to expect in those early days and weeks, realistic expectations, recovery after birth, baby care essentials and looking after yourselves too.

5th October - Feeding Your Baby

Evidence-based guidance from a Lactation Consultant covering breastfeeding, responsive feeding, common challenges and how partners can support the feeding journey.

12th October Recap, Integration & Social Celebration

Space to revisit key themes, ask final questions, connect with other parents and celebrate the journey into parenthood together.

Pelvic Health & Recovery

Expert advice from Karen Ellis, former Midwife and Postnatal Recovery Expert, helping you prepare for recovery before your baby even arrives.

Safe Sleep & Normal Newborn Behaviour

Understand what newborn sleep really looks like, current safe sleep guidance and realistic expectations for family life after birth.

What’s Included

• Six in-person antenatal classes (over 14 hours of learning)

• Birth partner included in the price

• Guest experts including a Lactation Consultant, First Aid Trainer and Postnatal Recovery Specialist

• Practical demonstrations and hands-on learning

• Community WhatsApp group

•  Ongoing support from Leanne throughout the course

• Bonus online Pelvic Health session

• Monthly online parent sessions after your babies arrive

• Optional post-birth reunion

Meet Your Experts

Learn from a team of experienced professionals including:

• Megan – Hypnobirthing Teacher

• Leanne Stitt – Nurse, Doula & Course Facilitator

• Bernice – Lactation Consultant

• Jules – Daisy First Aid

• Karen Ellis – Former Midwife & Postnatal Recovery Expert

Perfect For

• First-time parents

• Experienced parents wanting a refresher

• Any birth setting or birth choice

• Those wanting practical information, not scare stories

• Parents who would like ongoing support beyond birth

• Anyone hoping to meet other local parents before baby arrivesm

  By the end of the course you’ll feel more confident about labour, more prepared for life with a newborn, and better equipped to make decisions that feel right for your family.

Because birth isn’t an exam to pass.

It’s a life-changing experience to prepare for.

Spaces are limited to keep the group friendly, personal and interactive.

Antenatal Course — Booking Terms & Conditions

1. Booking & Payment

• Your place on the Rooted & Ready Antenatal Course is confirmed once full payment or an agreed payment plan has been received.

• Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis.

• If payment is not received within the agreed timeframe, your space may be released to another family.

2. Cancellations & Refunds

• Cancellations made more than 21 days before the course start date may receive a refund minus a non-refundable deposit/admin fee.

• Cancellations within 21 days of the course start date are non-refundable, as your space has been reserved.

• If you are unable to attend due to early birth or medical circumstances, please contact us  alternative arrangements or partial credit may be offered at discretion.

• Missed sessions cannot be refunded or transferred.

3. Changes to Course Schedule

• Occasionally sessions, guest speakers or course content may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

• If a session needs to be rescheduled, you will be offered an alternative date or suitable replacement content.

• In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by the organiser, a full refund will be provided.

4. Nature of the Course

• This antenatal course provides education, preparation and emotional support only.

• It does not replace medical care or advice from your midwife, GP or healthcare provider.

• All decisions regarding pregnancy, birth and postnatal care remain your responsibility in consultation with your medical team.

5. Health & Wellbeing

• Please inform us of any relevant health considerations, pregnancy complications or accessibility needs so sessions can be adapted where possible.

• Participation in movement, relaxation or practical activities is always optional and should be guided by your own comfort and medical advice.

6. Group Space & Respect

• Rooted & Ready is a supportive and confidential space.

• Participants are asked to respect the privacy and experiences of others within the group.

• We reserve the right to remove anyone whose behaviour is unsafe, disrespectful or disruptive without refund.

7. Communication & Support

• Course participants will be invited to join a community WhatsApp group for connection and updates.

• Ongoing text doula support with Leanne is available during the course period and is intended for guidance and reassurance, not emergency or medical advice.

• Emergency concerns should always be directed to your healthcare provider or emergency services.

8. Photography & Media

• Photos may occasionally be taken for promotional purposes only with prior consent.

• You may opt out of photography at any time.

9. Liability

• By booking the course, you acknowledge that participation is voluntary.

• The facilitator accepts no responsibility for medical outcomes or personal injury arising from participation, except where required by UK law.

10. Agreement

By booking your place, you confirm that:

• you have read and understood these terms and conditions

• you understand the educational nature of the course

• you agree to participate respectfully within a group setting