Whether you’re preparing to welcome your first baby, growing your family or supporting someone you love through labour, birth and the early stages of parenting, you’re in the right place.

This course takes you through every stage — from preparing for labour to caring for your new baby — with guidance that’s practical, reassuring, and grounded in real midwifery experience.

You’ll learn how labour and birth unfold not just physically, but emotionally and hormonally too — and what can influence the experience. You’ll explore your options for maternity care and birth settings so you can find what truly suits you and your family.

Together, we’ll look at ways to prepare for labour, from helpful daily habits to simple tools and support plans that make a real difference. You’ll discover how to create a calm, supportive environment and use evidence-based techniques to manage pain, stay in control, and make decisions that feel right for you.

We’ll also unpack common interventions, helping you understand your options and feel empowered to choose what aligns with your preferences and values. After birth, you’ll be supported through the early days — learning how to care for yourself as you recover, nurture your baby, and adjust to life together.

You’ll gain practical newborn care skills like bathing, settling, swaddling, and nappy changing, alongside guidance for feeding — whether that’s breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, or combining both — so you can feel confident, supported, and prepared for whatever comes your way.