


Overwhelmed by too much information
Unsure what to expect
Confused by different NHS advice
Rushed during appointments
Unsure what your real choices are
You’re not doing anything wrong.
Most parents are never given clear, structured guidance on how to actually prepare for birth.

Imagine bringing your newborn home and actually knowing what to do. Picture understanding your baby's sleep cycles, recognizing their tired cues, and gently guiding them toward longer stretches of sleep without the stress or second-guessing.
Envision your partner confidently settling your baby at night because they know the strategies that work. See yourself getting the rest you need to recover, heal, and actually enjoy those precious early weeks instead of surviving them in a sleep-deprived fog.
This isn't about rigid schedules or cry-it-out methods. This is about gentle, evidence-based strategies that respect your baby's biology while instilling healthy sleep habits from the start.
Our Newborn Sleep Workshop gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to help your baby become the sleeper they need to be to thrive. You'll understand how newborn sleep works, what's normal, and what you can do to support better sleep for your whole family.

You understood your options clearly

You felt calm walking into labour

You felt calm walking into labour

Your partner knew exactly how to support you

You had a plan that felt flexible, not rigid
This is exactly what this guide is designed to give you.
A free, midwife-led guide to help you feel grounded, informed, and in control as you prepare for birth.
Created by senior NHS midwives with decades of experience supporting thousands of families.
✨ Understand your birth options clearly
✨ Protect your birth physiology
✨ Navigate NHS decision points with confidence
✨ Prepare your partner to advocate for you
✨ Create a flexible, grounded birth plan
✨ Feel calm, informed, and supported

✔ Your personalised Birth Clarity Map™ worksheets
✔ A step-by-step structure to guide your preparation
✔ A practical tool you can use throughout labour
Understanding newborn sleep and what's developmentally normal
Sleep in the first few weeks and realistic expectations
Day/night (circadian) rhythms and how to support them
Sleep cycles and why babies wake so often
Sleep regressions and how to navigate them

Safer Sleep Guidance that's current and evidence-based
Bedsharing done safely (if you choose to)
Your baby's sleep environment and how to optimize it

Settling techniques that actually work
Instilling good sleep habits from the beginning
Establishing gentle routines without being rigid
Regular night feeding and how it fits into sleep patterns
Key strategies for implementing successful sleep that lasts

Stop second-guessing yourself. Know what's developmentally appropriate so you can respond with confidence, not anxiety.
Learn which strategies support healthy sleep habits from day one, setting your baby up for success.
Partners leave with clear, practical techniques so you can share the load and both feel confident settling your baby.
Understand current safer sleep guidance and how to bedshare safely if that's your choice.
No more conflicting advice. You'll have evidence-based strategies you can implement immediately.
Take home the comprehensive "Starting a Positive Sleep Journey Guide" to reference whenever you need it.

What's Included
🎟️ Your Ticket Includes:
Full Newborn Sleep Workshop (in-person or online)
Partner/companion admission (included in ticket price and encouraged!)
Comprehensive "Starting a Positive Sleep Journey Guide"
Light refreshments provided (in-person workshops)
Small class sizes for personalized attention
Time for all your questions to be answered

This isn’t about having the “perfect birth.”
Feeling informed, not overwhelmed
Feeling supported, not alone
Making decisions from calm, not fear
You deserve to feel confident going into birth.

Amy Gibson and Carly Gudgeon are practicing senior midwives with years of experience supporting families through the newborn period. They've seen firsthand which sleep strategies actually work and which ones add unnecessary stress.
As midwives and mothers themselves, they understand how overwhelming the newborn sleep landscape can feel. They created this workshop to cut through the noise and give you realistic, gentle, evidence-based guidance that respects both your baby's needs and your family's wellbeing.
Their teaching style is warm, practical, and judgment-free. You'll leave feeling empowered, not overwhelmed.
You’re pregnant and want to feel more prepared
You feel unsure about your birth options
You want your partner to feel confident too
You prefer calm, evidence-based guidance
You don’t want to feel overwhelmed or pressured
Why Parents Choose Baby On Board UK
Not sleep consultants with weekend certifications. Qualified, practicing midwives who understand newborn biology and development.
Your partner gets clear, actionable guidance so they can confidently support nighttime parenting from the start.
We combine current research with practical, realistic strategies that work with your baby's natural rhythms.
Intimate class sizes mean your questions are prioritized and you receive personalized attention.

You deserve clarity.
You deserve confidence.
You deserve calm.

Baby On Board UK
Midwife-Led Antenatal Education | Kent & Sevenoaks
Evidence-Based. Compassionate. Partner-Inclusive.
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