Active Hypnobirthing Antenatal Classes in Welwyn Hatfield
Take control of your birth with the ultimate antenatal course experience in Welwyn Hatfield
You know birth can be different to the negative narrative.
You believe in your body's power, but you also want to navigate the medical system
during pregnancy with confidence.
For first-time parents in Welwyn Hatfield, this ground-breaking course is designed
with your confidence in mind.
Through practical, bite-sized learning, going in-depth with hypnobirthing, active birth,
and practical medical knowledge, you'll trust yourself to make informed choices and create a birth experience that sets you up for a confident transition into parenthood.
Is this you?
You know you deserve more than the system can provide.
• You are uncomfortable already and want proven techniques and tools to ease discomfort as pregnancy progresses.
• You love researching. You know there's a better way to prepare for birth than hoping for the best.
• You're busy. You want proven techniques, evidence based answers and quick wins.
• You value education but still want a group of antenatal class friends
What if birth could be amazing?
Imagine approaching your birth with full trust in yourself.
Feeling calm and prepared, knowing your options, trusting and understanding your body. Understanding that birth IS us, and not something that happens TO us, and feeling equipped to make choices that are right for you.
Imagine holding your newborn, feeling empowered by your experience and ready to embrace parenthood. With plans in place to navigate any tricky hurdles, with the right support and knowledge.
You can feel confident about the whole thing.
And it starts by understanding that all pregnancies, births, postnatal journeys and babies are different.
What happened to your friend, or your neighbour does not dictate your journey, and your birth.
You can achieve an amazing, positive birth, on your terms. And when you have a positive birth, the early days of parenting are that much easier.
We'll take you through everything you need to know when preparing for a baby. How to keep any feelings of stress, anxiety or loss of control to a minimum! How to approach pregnancy with the end goal in mind, and how to navigate the maternity system to get your desired outcome.
The way your birth impacts your early parenting journey. It can take a while to find your confidence. Taking control of your own journey is so important.
Start your journey off confidently, having taken control of the controllables when it comes to pregnancy and birth.
That's why I am so excited to welcome you to...
Active Hypnobirthing Antenatal Course
The biggest transformations happen when we feel confident, prepared and in control. Taking things one step at a time and always keeping the end goal in mind.
There are certain things in this life that we can "wing", but birth and parenting works best with planning for all situations. CubCare antenatal classes will guide you through the pregnancy journey. Helping you to plan for appointments, for your birth, for recovery and those early days of finding your feet with parenting!
Planning ahead is the key to managing life with children. And this unique course will help you to discover that there are many other useful tools and techniques that will help too. As well as leaning on those going through the same thing as you.
Our best-in-class method offers comprehensive in-person classroom based classes, practical sessions to feel comfortable with the techniques, and an on-demand online course to binge at home in your own time.
What's covered in our Antenatal classes?
01
Navigating Pregnancy
We'll get into appointments and birth rights, easy daily exercises (both alone and with a birth partner), to prepare for the best possible pregnancy and birth experience.
02
Biomechanics - Active Birth
Understand how muscles and joints work together to support pregnancy and birth. Learn techniques to ease tension and promote comfort. We'll cover practical movements and exercises for daily practice.
03
Hypnobirthing
We dedicate a significant portion to hypnobirthing, weaving it through all elements of the course. Transform anxieties into confidence through breathing, relaxation, and movement techniques for an active, relaxed birth and recovery..
04
Labour and Birth
This is where we go deep -
everything you need to know: birth locations, advocating, various birth scenarios (vaginal, C-section, induction, instrumental births), pain relief (medical and non-medical). Combining the medical approach with holistic techniques.
05
Birth Partners
We'll equip your birth partner with the knowledge and skills to provide unwavering support throughout pregnancy, labour, and postpartum. Woven into the whole course, and a whole online course just for them, their role and their own health.
06
Postnatal recovery and 4th trimester
Navigate the postpartum period with confidence. We'll cover recovery, the 4th trimester, and practical strategies for adjusting to family life with a newborn.
07
Feeding, Calming, Baby Care, Babywearing
Learn essential baby care skills, including feeding (breast and bottle), calming techniques, soothing, winding, massage, and babywearing. This comprehensive module will prepare you for the realities of early parenthood.
08
Social Time
Connect with other local parents who are on the same journey. Our classes provide a supportive community where you can build lasting friendships. You pay for education time, but community is at the heart of everything we do.
Antenatal Course Welwyn Hatfield - Dates
The "Ideal for" dates below are just a guide - is it never too early or too late to join us, so use the dates that work best for you!
Our suggested "Ideal for" dates may seem like a long way from your due date, but this is to ensure there is time to implement the tools you'll learn.
March-April Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due May-June 2025
Dates:
Tuesday 11th March – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 18th March - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 25th March - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 1st April - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 8th April - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
April-May Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due July-August 2025
Dates:
Tuesday 29th April – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 6th May - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 13th May - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 20th May - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 27th May - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
£265
June-July Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due September-October 25
Dates:
Tuesday 17th June – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 24th June - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 1st July - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 8th July - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 15th July - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
£265
August-September Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due November-December 2025
Dates:
Tuesday 26th August – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 2nd September - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 9th September - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 16th September - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 23rd September - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
£265
October-November Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due January-February 26
Dates:
Tuesday 28th October – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 4th November - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 11th November - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 18th November - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 25th November - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
£265
January-February Antenatal classes
Ideal for those due March-April 26
Dates:
Tuesday 13th January – 7-15-9.45pm
Tuesday 20th January - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 27th January - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 3rd February - 7.15-9.45pm
Tuesday 10th February - 7.15-9.45pm
PLUS: 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga to be taken at any time (must be booked in advance)
PLUS: Our comprehensive online Antenatal Course included
Venue: The Studio at The Penn Clinic, Hatfield - car park on site
£265
What makes CubCare Antenatal Classes so special?
We believe in preparing body AND mind for birth
With every CubCare Antenatal Course booked, you will get 4 sessions of Pregnancy Yoga included in the price.
Having a body that isn't restricted, that can move, is so important for the birth journey. Keeping your body moving is vital for easing pregnancy discomfort, but knowing the right way to move is key.
Jilly is a pre and postnatal trained exercise instructor, pregnancy yoga teacher, hypnobirthing instructor AND antenatal teacher. Her decade of experience will help you to make the choices that are right for your body and your baby.
CubCare Antenatal Course takes place in Welwyn Hatfield for those in Welwyn, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, St Albans, Wheathampstead or Potters Bar areas.
Client Feedback
“Adrian said that everything you taught in the Antenatal Course came in really handy. He knew the stages I was going through and he knew how to deal with me and help me through it.”
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Rachel - Active Hypnobirthing Antenatal Course
“I felt completely in control for the entire 26 hour labour – I just felt so calm, the breaths were incredible and the consultant commented on how she couldn’t believe I’d refused an epidural. I felt confident enough to question and on occasion challenge recommendations of the midwives so that the birth ended up being as natural as possible! A very positive experience to look back on. Thank you!!”
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Stephanie - Active Hypnobirthing Antenatal classes
“We were so glad we chose this course. Comprehensive without being too overwhelming, and really set us up to feel prepared and react calmly to the inevitable hiccups of birth and the first days with a new baby.”
Aki - Antenatal Course Welwyn Garden City
Hi, I'm Jilly and I'm your teacher...
I know the power of good antenatal education, I've been a hypnobirthing, active birth and antenatal teacher since 2014. I have created this course to incorporate the best there is to offer.
I came into this business after a difficult birth experience with my first, and wanted to find a different way for any future babies I had. The information I'd received at my NCT Antenatal Classes didn't prepare me for the realities of giving birth in the NHS. And I've discovered during the past 10 years that other popular antenatal courses also don't prepare you for the realities - they focus more on the social aspect, which I spend a lot of time focusing on after baby has been born.
I discovered through my training, how amazing it is to combine hypnobirthing and body mechanics science. Safe to say, my second birth experience was a world away from my first – and one I still smile about now, 8 years on! And what I didn't anticipate is how much better my postnatal and parenting experience was, because I'd had a birth where I felt in control.
What I learned is that when you do proper research ahead of time and put together a properly informed birth plan, when you understand the birth process and how to work with your body, when you have a whole bunch of tricks up your sleeve for coping with labour sensations…you can turn any birth journey into a positive one.
FAQs
Do I really need an antenatal course?
Your will remember your baby’s birth day for a very long time, and it will have a big impact on your early parenting journey. By accessing antenatal education you can learn about your choices and give you the best start to the journey.
I am planning a c-section birth is this class still worth it?
Yes absolutely! This course covers pregnancy, birth and also managing more than one baby through the 4th trimester. There are so many reasons why our antenatal classes are so important if you are planning another c-section. The course will give you tips on managing recovery, and will provide hints and tips for making life easier after a c-section. Depending on the reason why a caesarean might be the best option for you, there may be a chance that your baby has other ideas before the date. And our movement sessions will help towards a more comfortable pregnancy. So, having prepared for all eventualities you will be calmer and feeling more in control of the situation.
How is CubCare different from other antenatal courses in Welwyn Garden City?
Everything is taught by Jilly, a experienced antenatal and postnatal teacher. My training has been centred around teaching clients about birth, and I'm not a midwife so I don't have to abide by NHS policies. This allows me to teach you in a completely balanced way, putting your needs ahead of the system.
Is this useful for birth partners to learn about everything?
There's a whole section for birth partners, giving them their own tips for birth, the different stages, things to look out for, getting them used to the breathing techniques and most importantly giving them practical tips to help you in pregnancy, during birth and in the postnatal days too!
What happens after I book?
On our booking thank you page you'll get a link to complete a short form to include some more information about you. You'll also get an email immediately letting you know how to book your pregnancy yoga classes and access our digital course. You'll have immediate access to our digital on-demand course with access for 12 months from purchase. I'll be in contact through email with all the venue and class information you need and a link to your group's WhatsApp group.
Why don't you include a social session?
Do you need to pay a company to meet up with your group? No.
You pay me to deliver education that will make your pregnancy, birth and recovery that little bit easier. There is time in class to check-in and get to know everyone, but my support doesn't end after the course either. I run baby classes from newborn through to age 3 - so I really am all about community. I strongly encourage you to meet up with your group, and use the WhatsApp group. And I will arrange a postnatal session for you all after the babies have arrived.
What happens if I miss a class?
Our digital on-demand course will cover everything you need to know and I will direct you to the bits that were covered in your missed class.
We can have an extra catch up at the beginning or end of the next session if you have any questions.
Are these classes similar to NCT, Bump and Baby Club or Happy Parents Happy Baby?
Do you need to pay a company to meet up with your group? No.
In short, no. On the face of it? Yes. Our Antenatal Course offers so much more than any alternative provider – most commonly the NCT or Bump and Baby Club. Our CubCare Active Hypnobirthing Antenatal Course has been developed from 10 years experience in the field. I am experienced in antenatal education, movement education, postnatal education and babywearing education. I draw upon my experience and strengths to provide clients with tools and techniques they will be able to use pre labour, during labour and after birth. We cover, in real depth, hypnobirthing, active birth, and more medical aspects of birth too. Nothing is an afterthought or an add on. A CubCare Antenatal Course will make sure you know everything there is to know. Our course hours are actual taught hours. And I believe that your time is valuable and your money should be spent on education and empowerment. Although I can promise good snacks and time to form bonds and friendships! There is ongoing support from Jilly (not a faceless person from the customer service department). And I have full, local NHS service knowledge. I work closely with local midwives and the NHS Maternity service at both Lister and Barnet hospitals.
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