Group Antenatal Course in Ipswich

Group Course Dates: Various dates available, please select the date to start that suits you.

Times for sessions: 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Sessions per course: 5 x In Person, 1 x Online

Our popular, well rounded antenatal classes cover everything you need to know from pregnancy, to different types of birth experience and the postnatal period - including caring for and feeding your baby! Plus meet a group of local friends all meeting their baby around the same time as you!

The course will be covering physiological birth, how to help yourself through the different stages of labour, induction of labour, assisted birth, caesarean birth, how to make yourself as comfortable as possible at the end of pregnancy, the postnatal recovery period, slings & carriers, the fourth trimester with baby, baby care and all things feeding baby... As you can tell, we cover a lot! You will get a thorough handout of information plus lots of follow up links and Jenni is at the other end of the phone (via WhatsApp!) for any questions you might have.

For more information, visit our website at: The Village Midwife | Modern, Midwife-led Antenatal Courses

About Sophie:

Hello, I’m Sophie! I’m a qualified NHS midwife passionate about empowering birthing people through education. I currently work in both local community settings and on the labour ward, meaning I provide personalised, evidence-based care to families in pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatally. I’m lucky to be able to support some families on their journey through all of these exciting and nerve-wracking stages.

When I first started my midwifery training, my first learning pledge was to deliver individualised, person-centred care with compassion. This has become the cornerstone of my midwifery practice.

Outside of midwifery, I love spending time with my mum, my niece and nephew, and my incredible circle of friends. I am surrounded and supported by fantastic women who champion one another endlessly. I enjoy cooking, hosting long dinners with friends, and trying new crafts like embroidery and lino-cutting.

A few years ago, I adopted a stray cat who is bonkers and entertains me no end. I have a houseplant addiction and cannot walk past a ‘reduced to clear’ section without hoping I can rescue and resurrect a pile of sticks into something green and blossoming, and I’m fast running out of windowsills…

I’m so excited to be working with Sophie and the other midwives at The Village Midwife. I look forward to sharing information and skills in a safe, non-judgmental space, equipping you and your birth partners to confidently weigh up options, make decisions about your care, and advocate for yourselves and one another. I can’t wait to meet you!

Pricing:

To book your place on the course you will need to pay £100 for your ticket now and the remaining balance of £150, is due a week prior to the antenatal course. Details of how to make the final payment will be emailed to you directly. You only need to book one place on the course whether you are single or in a couple - one place per pregnant person!

Dates:

September 2026 antenatal course - ideal for October and November 2026 due dates!

Monday 7th September 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 10th September 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Monday 14th September 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 17th September 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Held online)

Monday 21st September 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 24th September 6.30pm - 9.00pm

November 2026 antenatal course - ideal for December and January 2026 due dates!

Monday 2nd November 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 5th November 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Monday 9th November 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 12th November 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Held online)

Monday 16th November 6.30pm - 9.00pm

Thursday 19th November 6.30pm - 9.00pm