Antenatal Classes

At My Parent Hood, our mission is to empower and instill confidence in every parent during their pregnancy and birth journey.

Our comprehensive courses embrace inclusivity, recognising and honouring all types of birth experience. Whether you envision a vaginal birth, a caesarean birth, a home birth, a hospital birth, a water birth, or any other path you might choose.

We firmly believe that every birth is unique and beautiful and our goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for all parents-to-be.

The Antenatal Group Course-

South Cave & Beverley

Maximum 8 parents & birth partners

Picture this: stepping into parenthood feeling calm, confident, and ready for whatever comes your way. That’s what The Antenatal Course is all about—giving you the knowledge and tools you need to feel truly prepared.

We’ll take you through everything from hypnobirthing techniques to understanding physiological birth, so you’ll know how to work with your body during labour. You’ll learn how to create a positive birth environment and feel empowered to approach birth with confidence.

But let’s be honest—birth doesn’t always go exactly to plan. That’s why we also cover complex births. Whether it’s an induction, a caesarean, or something else, you’ll learn about your options, what to expect, and how to make decisions that feel right for you. The goal is to help you feel informed and in control, no matter how your birth unfolds.

And it doesn’t stop there. We’ll guide you through the essentials of early parenting too—things like baby first aid and feeding your baby (whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or mixing it up). By the end, you’ll feel confident not just about giving birth, but also about caring for your little one.

What makes this course special is the chance to connect with other parents. You’ll make friends who are right there with you on this journey, sharing the ups and downs and offering support when you need it most.

By the time you finish, you’ll feel prepared, informed, and ready to take on birth and parenting with calm and confidence. Let’s do this parents!

Topics covered

  • Hypnobirth

    We dig deep into our Hypnobirth theory…

    • What is Hypnobirth?

    • The brain in birth

    • The delicate birth hormone balance

    • Fear & its impact on the birth process

    • Your birth environment

    • The strategies of Hypnobirth

  • How birth happens:

    We journey together through the physiology of birth, rejecting fear & myth busting all the way!

    • The process of birthing & stages of labour

    • Instinctive birth positions

    • Massage for labour

    • Pain relief options

    • To push or not to push

    • Delayed & optimal cord clamping

  • Birthing your placenta & complex birth:

    You don’t know what you don’t know. If no one discusses complex births how can you feel safe, informed & in control?

    • Birthing your placenta

    • Tearing - prevention, normalising, and removing the fear.

    • Assisted vaginal birth - what happens?

    • Caesarean birth - what happens?

    • The theatre birth environment - how can this work for you?

    • Induction of labour

    • Hypnobirth for complex birth & keeping it positive

    • Making decisions that are right for YOU.

  • Early parenting & feeding your baby:

    • Vitamin K

    • Skin to skin & its brilliance

    • Baby baths & nappies

    • Baby’s brains and behaviour

    • Breastfeeding

    • Formula feeding

    • Expressing colostrum & breastmilk

  • Safety & baby first aid:

    • Baby CPR

    • Choking management

    • Common rashes & when to seek help

    • Safe sleep

    • Car seat safety

Price £145 (includes you and your birth supporter)

“We embrace and celebrate the diversity of birth experiences, recognising that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Our focus is to make your birth positive and empowering however your baby makes their entrance into the world. I care about your decisions being informed by evidence and nuanced discussion. I’m arming you with knowledge, facts and coping strategies.”

Grace Ohikere - My Parent Hood Founder

The Birth & Baby Mini Sessions

Two hours of detailed information covering subjects such as:

  • Hypnobirth

  • Birth physiology & options

  • Caesarean birth

  • Feeding your baby

For parents who:

  • Are having their second or subsequent baby

  • Can’t make the full Antenatal Group Course

  • Want to know more about one particular subject

  • Want to make friends & get informed

Price - £30 (includes you and your birth supporter)

Beverley & Pocklington

Bespoke Birth Planning (One to One)

2 hours of bespoke, private birth preparation support.

We are proud to offer individualised birth planning support to expectant parents. I work closely with each family, taking into account their specific needs, desires, and circumstances. Whether it's creating a detailed birth plan, providing personalised education on birth options, or offering emotional support throughout the process, I am here to empower you and arm you with information. This session can be used to discuss anything relating to your birth.

Price - £80

Want more info? Contact me for availability.