One-To-One Journeys

All the knowledge and tools you need for the positive birth and postpartum you deserve, delivered personally with time to explore your own questions or concerns.

Your Pregnancy, Your Journey

Every pregnancy is different, and so is the support you need. That’s why I’ve created my one-to-one Birth Journeys, offering personalised pregnancy and birth support for expectant parents across Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Private antenatal sessions can be a wonderful alternative to group classes. They offer the flexibility to learn at your own pace, ask every question that’s on your mind and receive support that’s specific to your pregnancy, birth preferences and circumstances. They can be particularly beneficial for parents who are neurodivergent, have additional needs or a complex pregnancy, are expecting after previous birth trauma, or simply feel more comfortable learning in a private, one-to-one setting.

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Explore the Journeys below…

Mini Journeys
Antenatal Journeys
C-Section Journeys
Postnatal Journeys

Mini Journeys

A 2hr standalone session with a qualified midwife – £115

The Mini Journey was developed because multiple people told me they just wanted more time with a midwife. Whilst I don’t provide clinical antenatal care, booking a Mini Journey gives you more time & space to speak and ask questions more freely, without the time constraints or fixed structure of regular NHS appointments. 

A Mini Journey is ideal for those wanting a small amount of support, possibly those welcoming their second/subsequent (but also suitable for first-time parents), or as supplementation to a previously attended antenatal course (with me or someone else).

We can arrange a Mini Journey to take place at your home or a local cafe (brew & cake on me!)

Examples of how you may choose to use a Mini Journey:

  • Private version of an existing workshop (Active Birth/Caesarean Birth) – delivered at your home at a suitable time for you
  • Hypnobirthing refresher
  • Personalised birth or postnatal planning session
  • Space to discuss a previous difficult birth experience (please note: if you birthed at LGI or St James’ in Leeds, this service is offered for free on the NHS by the wonderful OPAL team in Leeds: you can email leedsth-tr.birthreflections@nhs.net to request a Birth Reflections appointment)
  • Discussion around your choices for planning birth after a previous C-section
  • Time to chat about a specific element of birth/postnatal period, eg induction of labour, fetal monitoring, breastfeeding
  • An additional session to a group antenatal class to discuss personal choices/concerns/complexities/etc
  • A mixture of some of the above, or something totally different – it’s totally up to you! If you feel you need or want more support after this session, we can arrange another or design a Custom Journey just for you.
Contact Leah to book a Mini Journey

Antenatal Journeys

My signature antenatal course taught privately to you, with time to answer questions or personal concerns. Both Antenatal Journeys include WhatsApp support within working hours (these vary each week and are not just Mon-Fri 9-5)

The Essential Journey

3 sessions totalling 6 hours – £325

  • Covering labour physiology, birth biomechanics, hypnobirthing, pain relief options, decision-making in pregnancy & birth, medical intervention, induction of labour, assisted and C-section birth.

The Full Journey

5 sessions totalling 10 hours – £495

  • Covering everything in the Essential Antenatal Journey PLUS feeding & caring for your baby, understanding their needs & your own, creating a personalised postpartum plan & learning about recovery
Contact Leah to book Antenatal Journeys

C-Section Journeys


Traditional antenatal classes are not designed for those who know they are planning a C-section.

Understanding what happens on the day, and in those moments & days afterwards, learning some tips & tricks to stay calm and preparing for recovery can help you to have a really positive C-section experience. This journey is for those planning an elective C-section.

We also focus on how to get breastfeeding off to the best start following a C-section.

The C-Section Journey takes place over 2 sessions at your home and includes WhatsApp support within working hours (these vary each week and are not just Mon-Fri 9-5)

Following your baby’s arrival, we will arrange a postnatal appointment around 6-8 weeks, consisting of scar therapy, pelvic health check and massage as needed.

What you’ll learn:

  • What happens on the day
  • Early postnatal recovery tips & advice
  • Scar massage techniques
  • Caring for your pelvic floor
  • Breastfeeding after a C-section
Contact Leah to book a C-section Journey

Postnatal Journeys

Coming soon!

To include a postpartum planning session during pregnancy, postnatal home visits, massage, and specialist bodywork.

Register your interest via the form below.

“The session was incredibly informative, not just for me but also for my partner. After having an amazing home waterbirth, I can see how much my partner learned and how he guided me through many of the positions we practiced in our session. It made such a difference”

Sinead, HBAC in Leeds.

“Leah is so professional but also so supportive and warm. We had lots of questions as first-time parents and nothing was treated as a silly question. It really helped us get more out of the sessions when we were able to ask about anything”

Bryony & Fred, First Time Parents

“It feels rare to have access to a midwife who is this open, passionate, and well informed, and I just wanted more time to soak up her wisdom”

Megan, VBAC in Leeds

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Start your journey…

To find out more, explore your options or arrange a 121 Journey with Leah, please click here/fill out this form.

Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Journeys

I support families across Leeds and surrounding areas, including Headingley, Roundhay, Chapel Allerton, Rothwell, Middleton, Morley, Bramley, Pudsey, Horsforth, Garforth and nearby villages. If you’re unsure if you’re within my travel area, please get in touch – a travel charge may be applied (up to £10 if still within West Yorkshire).

Not necessarily. Most people choose 1:1 sessions instead of a group course. Group courses are a great way to meet other parents and are more cost-effective, whereas 1:1 sessions offer personalised support and more time to focus on your individual questions and preferences. They include the same topics and information, so you don’t need both, but some people opt to book a Mini Journey to top up knowledge, or access things they haven’t learnt on their own antenatal course for example. You can find out more about my group courses here (link to course page).

No – these sessions are designed to complement your NHS maternity care, not replace it. I do not provide independent midwifery care, clinical appointments or on-call birth support. Instead, I offer personalised antenatal education, birth preparation and evidence-based information to help you feel informed and confident throughout your pregnancy.

 Most people begin between 20 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, although sessions can be booked earlier or later depending on your needs. If you’re unsure, I’m always happy to help you decide what would be most beneficial.

Absolutely. Your birth partner(s) is/are encouraged to attend at no extra cost. Preparing together helps build confidence and gives your partner(s) practical ways to support you during pregnancy, labour and birth. Unlike a group antenatal course, you can have as many support people as you like take part in your 121 Journey as it’s in the comfort of your own home.

Not at all. Many people book after a previous birth because they’d like to discuss their experience with me, to prepare differently, explore their options or build confidence for a new birth experience.

Want to ask a question?

Get in touch to ask me anything about my 5-star rated antenatal courses

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