Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Classes in Leeds
All the knowledge and tools you need for the positive birth you deserve.

Welcome to Birth Journeys
5 star rated antenatal classes in Leeds
Our courses are jam-packed full of evidence-based birth knowledge, hypnobirthing techniques, infant first aid and midwife top-tips for birthing in Leeds.
Get-to-know other local parents-to-be in a safe, non-judgmental environment and leave feeling confident and excited about your upcoming birth journey.


The ONLY Antenatal Course you need
Our group antenatal course is like an all-inclusive package holiday: whilst I can’t guarantee sun and sea in Morley or Rothwell, I can promise a warm, supportive atmosphere with all the tools and resources you need to prepare for birth and beyond. This course is designed to be the only one you need.

An in-depth alternative to NHS or NCT classes in Leeds…
Having trained and worked as a midwife in Leeds for nearly 8 years, I have supported countless families through the most poignant time in their lives.
From home water births through to emergency C-sections, I have seen and celebrate all birth. Most importantly, I have listened and understood what is important to all people having a baby and used this in the development of the course.
No pregnancy or birth is the same, and one size certainly doesn’t fit all when it comes to maternity care or antenatal education: I understand the local maternity system, its policies and recommendations, so helping you navigate your own journey through the NHS is my priority.
Hypnobirthing: a skill for life, not just for birth
Investing in birth education is one of the most generous gifts you can give yourself and your family. Alongside your wedding day, birth is often described as one of the most important days of your life, yet why as a nation do we spend a hell of a lot more time and money preparing for one over the other?
Sadly birth is becoming more medicalised: whilst this is necessary for some, it isn’t always what’s best or right for most others. Hypnobirthing gives you the confidence to feel calm and in control, taking ownership of your birth and realising what you are capable of. It allows us to cope better with changing situations during labour.
I hear all too often that clients wish they’d booked a course with me in their previous pregnancy – your first birth is not a trial run, and with the right support, knowledge and tools, you can make informed choices that truly reflect what matters to you.


Knowledge is power, but a Birth Journeys course provides you with the tools to use this knowledge to your advantage.
Hypnobirthing teaches us tools to remain calm in changing situations, stay true to ourselves when making decisions and empowers us to advocate for the birth experience we want. The techniques become skills for life, with clients telling me how they’ve used them in stressful situations such as flying.
What’s covered on the course?
Birth fundamentals
Gain a foundation knowledge of the inner workings of pregnancy, labour and birth and the hormones that power them. Understand how to promote ‘normality’ and support physiological birth.
Medical Intervention
Gain valuable decision-making skills, learn how to advocate for yourself and understand more about induction of labour, and the benefits and risks of assisted and operative birth.
Postnatal Care
Consider your post-baby support plan, mental and physical recovery and next steps. Learn about bonding with your baby, slings & carriers and next steps.

Coping Strategies
Discover the hypnobirthing toolbox, learn about the mind-body connection and practice active birth techniques with the help of your partner to manage both fear and pain during birth.
Feeding Your baby
Explore options of breast, expressed and bottle feeding, whilst learning about the importance of responsiveness to aid your baby’s brain development.
First Aid
We are joined by an instructor from Daisy First Aid for a session covering: baby CPR, recovery position, choking, rashes and febrile seizures, giving you piece of mind for your baby’s wellbeing.

Birth Journeys with Leah
10 hour midwife-led antenatal course

(Weekend course is £260 as this includes lunch, drinks & snacks)
£50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place. The rest due 2 weeks before the course start date. Courses are 10 hours: either 5 x 2hr sessions, or 2 days for the occasional weekend course.
How are your courses different from free NHS antenatal classes or NCT in Leeds?
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