What we offer
Courses & Services
Evidence-based, midwife-led courses designed to help you feel calm, confident and truly prepared for birth and beyond.
Why choose Coastal Calm Birth?
Birth preparation with heart, knowledge and confidence.
Preparing for birth should never feel overwhelming. Our aim is to give you the knowledge, practical skills and reassurance you need to feel confident in your choices and prepared for whatever your birth journey brings.
Every course combines experience from a registered NHS Midwife with evidence-based antenatal education and practical hypnobirthing techniques, delivered in a warm, relaxed and supportive environment.
Every course includes:
- Personally taught by Beth, an experienced NHS Midwife
- Qualified hypnobirthing instruction
- Evidence-based antenatal education
- Practical relaxation and breathing techniques
- Birth partner participation
- Time to ask questions and build confidence
- Relaxed, welcoming sessions
- Ongoing support throughout your course
Positive birth affirmation cards
Birth Confidence Deck
Our Birth Confidence Deck is a beautifully designed set of affirmation cards created to help you feel calm, focused and empowered throughout pregnancy, labour and the early days of parenthood. Grounded in hypnobirthing principles and written by a registered midwife, each card is a gentle reminder of your strength and capability.
Each deck includes:
- Birth affirmations to build confidence and calm
- Partner cards to guide your birth partner in supporting you
- Relaxation and breathing prompts for labour
- Labour-focused cards for use during contractions
- Postnatal reminders for the early days with your baby
Personalised support, tailored to you
Birth Preparation Consultation
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, have questions about your birth options, or simply aren't sure where to begin, this one-to-one consultation is designed to give you clarity and confidence. Together we'll explore your pregnancy, your hopes for birth and any concerns you have, creating a personalised plan that supports your individual journey.
During your consultation we will explore:
- Your hopes and preferences for birth
- Previous birth experience (if applicable)
- Any questions or concerns you may have
- Your birth options and informed decision making
- How your birth partner can support you
- Which course or support would benefit you most
Our signature course
Most popularComplete Birth Preparation Course
This comprehensive four-session programme gives you the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to approach birth feeling calm, informed and prepared.
Combining evidence-based antenatal education with practical hypnobirthing techniques, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how your body works during labour, your birth options, and how you and your birth partner can work together throughout the journey.
Throughout the course you'll explore:
- Understanding labour and birth
- Birth hormones and the physiology of labour
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Birth partner support
- Pain relief options
- Birth interventions and informed decision making
- Caesarean or instrumental birth
- Recovery after birth
- Feeding your baby
- Preparing for the early days with your newborn
Birth preparation for busy parents
Calm Birth Essentials
If you're approaching your due date, have attended antenatal classes before or simply want a shorter course, Calm Birth Essentials focuses on the information and techniques that matter most.
You'll leave with practical tools to help you feel calmer, more confident and better prepared for labour and birth.
You'll cover:
- The stages of labour
- Practical breathing techniques
- Relaxation and mindset
- Birth partner support
- Pain management options
- Birth planning essentials
Perfect for:
- Second or subsequent births
- Late bookings
- Busy families
- Anyone wanting a refresher
Need something bespoke?
We also offer one-to-one sessions tailored entirely to your needs — whether you have specific concerns, a complex pregnancy, or simply prefer private tuition. Get in touch to discuss what would work best for you.
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Ready to feel prepared?
Spaces are limited to keep groups small and personal. Get in touch to check availability and reserve your place.