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Early Pregnancy & First Trimester Course
Online, on-demand
The first trimester course for anyone navigating the messy, uncertain, overwhelming early weeks of pregnancy.
Support that helps these early weeks of pregnancy feel less overwhelming and far more manageable.
Early pregnancy is not “the quiet bit", the bit to ignore, the bit "before" the real bits of pregnancy.
The first trimester is where the biggest physical changes happen, invisible from the outside, and you feel invisible with it.
It’s the part where your body changes before you’ve had a chance to understand it,
your emotions race ahead of your appointments, and the NHS won’t officially meet you for weeks.
You deserve to understand what’s happening from the start.
Your body is shifting rapidly.
Your nervous system is on high alert.
Your thoughts swing between excitement, fear and not knowing what’s normal.
You’re expected to figure out the first trimester alone — while juggling symptoms, work, worries and decisions without
proper guidance.
This course gives you the early pregnancy support that should already exist.
You’re in the right place if:
• You’ve just found out you’re pregnant and everything feels bigger, louder and more intense than you expected
• You’re unsure what’s normal in the first trimester — physically or emotionally
• You’re googling symptoms at 2am and finding nothing that really answers the real questions underneath
• You have a niggling feeling that the first trimester is setting the tone for the rest of pregnancy and you want to "get it right".
• You’re waiting for your booking appointment or early scan to get some answers and feel lost in the meantime
• You want guidance that’s evidence-based, human and grounded — without fear, fluff or patronising advice
Early pregnancy shapes more than symptoms
The first trimester of pregnancy shapes how safe you feel — within yourself, with your decisions, with your care providers...
How confident you become for the rest of pregnancy and into early parenthood.
How you navigate antenatal care, screenings, decisions and what comes next.
And yet this is the stage with the least support.
You’re adjusting to:
• nausea, fatigue, dizziness or sensory overload
• emotional intensity that can feel irrational but isn’t
• shifting hormones and unpredictable days
• constant questions about what’s normal
• NHS processes you’re not yet part of
• decisions about hospitals, scans and early tests
• trying to function at work through all of it
You’re doing all of this quietly — often without anyone asking how you actually feel, because far too often it's a huge secret.
This first trimester course explains what’s happening physically, mentally and emotionally, so you can move through these early weeks feeling steadier, calmer and better informed.
Heading into the second trimester with the confidence you deserve — not battle scarred and fearful of what's to come.
You’re growing a whole new life, and holding it quietly inside you while the world carries on as if nothing’s changed.
Imagine the difference when you finally get support at the very beginning
You understand your symptoms
Real explanations for nausea, exhaustion, dizziness, aversions and emotional intensity — so you can finally make sense of what your body is doing.
You feel more in control of antenatal care
Clear guidance on the NHS booking appointment, early scans and screening options — so you can walk into appointments feeling prepared, not unsure.
You stop guessing and start understanding
Evidence-based answers replace frantic searching — so you can make decisions with more confidence and far less fear.
You feel less overwhelmed by daily life
Small shifts in pacing, rest, movement and nervous system support make these early weeks more manageable — so you can move through each day with more steadiness and less survival mode.
You start pregnancy on stronger ground
Early support shapes how you meet everything that comes next — so the transition into your second trimester, birth preparation and early parenting feels far more manageable.
You begin a pattern of support that grows with you
When the early weeks of pregnancy make sense, everything that follows feels more manageable — so moving into birth preparation and early parenting doesn’t feel like starting from scratch with no background knowledge.
The first trimester is the part of pregnancy most people gloss over
You’re growing a whole new life while trying to keep everything else moving as if nothing has shifted.
You’re waking before dawn with spiralling thoughts, yet you can't keep your eyes open past 5pm.
You’re counting days between appointments that feel too far apart.
You’re trying to work, parent, commute, function… while your body is doing some of the hardest work it’s ever done.
You’re hiding how sick you feel in meetings.
Quietly crying in the bathroom because something small tipped you over.
Eating whatever you can keep down and hoping it’s enough.
Wondering whether today’s symptoms mean anything — or nothing at all.
And in the middle of all of that, you’re still expected to pretend you’re fine.
These early weeks can feel lonely, intense and strangely invisible.
Not because they’re insignificant, but because they’re rarely spoken about in a way that reflects what they’re actually like.
That’s why this course exists — to make sure you’re not navigating the hardest part of it without proper support or understanding.
This isn’t about “just getting through the first trimester.”
It’s about feeling less lost in it.
And when you’re holding all of this — the symptoms, the uncertainty, the waiting, the pressure to act normal — what you really need is somewhere you can go to understand what’s happening without being dismissed or overwhelmed.
A place that doesn’t minimise the first trimester or tell you to “wait and see,”
but helps you steady yourself while everything is changing.
That’s where this comes in.
That's why I am so excited to welcome you to...
Early Pregnancy and First Trimester Antenatal Course
Because support shouldn’t start halfway through your pregnancy.
This online course gives you a clear, steady space to understand what’s happening in early pregnancy — physically, emotionally and practically — without the overwhelm or vague reassurance you’ve probably had so far.
You’ll learn about first trimester symptoms, early antenatal appointments, what to expect from NHS care, safe movement, nutrition, emotional wellbeing and your rights at work.
You’ll get practical tools to ease overwhelm, navigate the uncertainty of early scans and tests, and begin laying the foundations that shape a more confident pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience.
It’s evidence-based, calm, and created specifically for the part of pregnancy where people are most in need of clarity and support — but often receive the least.
Because when you feel informed and supported from the very beginning, the rest of pregnancy feels far more manageable.
What's covered in our Early Pregnancy and First Trimester Antenatal Course?
This course brings together clear, on-demand lessons that you can watch whenever you have the energy — whether that’s on the sofa feeling nauseous, during your lunch break, or awake at 3am trying to make sense of your symptoms.
Everything is shaped specifically for the first trimester: short, supportive videos with grounded explanations, practical tools and evidence-based guidance for the stage where most people are left without any.
Whether this is your first pregnancy or you’ve been here before, you’ll find the information that helps early pregnancy finally feel more understandable — and easier to manage.
01
First trimester symptoms
Understand what’s common, what isn’t, and when to seek support — with practical ways to handle nausea, fatigue, dizziness, emotional intensity and the shifts that make early pregnancy feel so unpredictable.
02
Appointments, scans & tests
A clear look at early antenatal care: your NHS booking appointment, early scans, screening options and how to prepare without feeling overwhelmed or unprepared.
03
Food, movement & safety
Calm, straightforward guidance on eating well, moving safely and supporting your changing body — without fear-based lists or confusing contradictions.
04
Pregnancy at work
Know your rights, what reasonable adjustments look like in real life, and how to manage early pregnancy in workplaces that may not know you’re pregnant yet.
05
Mindset & emotional wellbeing
Tools to help steady your thoughts, regulate your nervous system and understand the emotional weight of early pregnancy — especially when you’re navigating it quietly.
06
Laying strong foundations
Early pregnancy shapes everything that follows. These lessons help you build the kind of foundation that supports you into the second trimester, birth preparation and early parenting.
Join now for just £29
Because your first trimester matters, and you deserve proper support from the very beginning.
What makes the CubCare First Trimester Course so special?
It fills the gap no one talks about — the quiet, uncertain space at the very start of pregnancy.
Most antenatal courses start later on. CubCare starts now — giving you practical tools, emotional support and evidence-based guidance from the moment you find out you're pregnant.
You won’t just learn what symptoms to expect or what your scan might show. You’ll understand how to manage early appointments, navigate workplace conversations, protect your wellbeing, and start building the knowledge that will carry you through birth and parenting.
It offers the kind of early pregnancy support you should have — clear, evidence-based guidance from someone who’s supported thousands of families through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
You won’t just learn what’s happening, but why it matters, and how to lay a strong foundation for the rest of your journey.
This course gives you real guidance from the very beginning — covering symptoms, scans, appointments, food, movement, emotional wellbeing, and what to expect next.
Client Feedback
I was five weeks pregnant, exhausted, anxious, and convinced I was doing everything wrong. This course was the first thing that made me feel like I wasn’t alone. It explained what I was feeling and what to do about it — without being patronising or vague."
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Amelia - First time IVF pregnancy
I’d been googling every symptom, panicking about what I could and couldn’t eat, and dreading my first appointment. This course made things clearer, more manageable, and actually gave me the confidence to ask better questions at my booking appointment."
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Sara - working full time and pregnant
I’ve had a baby before, but I still felt completely thrown by the first trimester again. This course felt like a reset — it helped me tune back in, feel more in control, and start this pregnancy from a stronger place. Short videos, straight-talking advice, and so much reassurance."
Holly - second time parent
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I remember dragging myself through the day feeling constantly sick, head pounding, body aching, wondering if it was all in my head — and then feeling guilty for not being more excited. I remember googling everything at 2am, trying to find answers that would calm the rising anxiety in my chest.
There was so much I didn’t know. And barely anyone to ask.
The first trimester is full of symptoms that are hard to explain — and feelings that are even harder.
Maybe you’re throwing up on train platforms on your commute. Maybe you’ve got hyperemesis and simply can't leave your home. Maybe you feel anxious and disconnected and don’t know what’s normal anymore.
Anxiety can creep in for so many reasons. Previous loss. A tough conception journey. Or simply because this is all so new, and the support hasn’t kicked in yet.
But I also know this: when you do feel supported — when you start to understand what’s happening in your body, what’s coming next, and what you actually need — that confidence grows.
And it doesn’t just help you now.
It carries through the whole of pregnancy. Into birth. Into parenting.
That’s why I made this course: so you don’t have to do the hardest bit without the right support.
Because the first trimester matters. And you matter in it.
FAQs
When should I take this Early Pregnancy and First Trimester course?
You can start the moment you find out you're pregnant. This course is designed specifically for the first trimester — including the earliest weeks, when support is hardest to find.
What exactly does the First Trimester course include?
You’ll get expert guidance on first trimester symptoms, antenatal appointments, early scans, food safety, movement, workplace rights, emotional wellbeing, anxiety tools and more — all in short, accessible lessons you can revisit anytime.
I’m exhausted and overwhelmed — will I actually manage this?
Yes. The course is made for tired, foggy brains — with short videos, clear explanations, and zero pressure. You can dip in and out whenever you have the energy.
Is the Early Pregnancy course helpful if I’ve been pregnant before?
Definitely. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, the first trimester often catches people off guard. This course helps you reset, reflect, and feel more supported this time around.
Will it help if I’m feeling anxious or unsure?
Yes. Many people experience anxiety in early pregnancy. The course includes grounding tools, mindset support, and clear answers — so you can feel more steady and in control.
Is this Early Pregnancy course inclusive of IVF, loss or complex journeys?
Absolutely. The content is gentle, trauma-informed and inclusive of different routes to pregnancy — including those navigating early pregnancy after loss or fertility treatment.
How much does the First Trimester course cost?
Just £29 — because real support shouldn’t wait until later in pregnancy, or be out of reach. This is affordable, high-quality guidance for when you need it most.
What makes this course different from other antenatal classes?
Most antenatal courses start much later. This one is entirely focused on early pregnancy — created by a trusted antenatal educator to meet you right where you are, with support that actually makes a difference.
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