Midwife-Led Antenatal Workshops

Alongside our antenatal courses, Baby On Board offers a series of expert-led antenatal workshops for parents who want focused preparation in a specific area.

These sessions are designed specifically for pregnancy — helping you prepare for birth and the early weeks with your baby before your baby arrives.

Workshops are open to all families, including those who:

want to explore specific topics in greater depth

prefer to attend individual sessions rather than a full course

have attended antenatal classes elsewhere but still have questions

would value preparation led by practising midwives

All workshops are taught by expert midwives working within local maternity services, bringing real clinical experience into every session.

Newborn Sleep Foundations

A clinically grounded antenatal workshop focused on understanding normal infant sleep and preparing parents for the early weeks with realistic expectations.

Rather than sleep training or rigid routines, this session explores how newborn sleep actually works and how parents can respond to their baby’s needs with calm confidence.

Topics Include

What normal newborn sleep looks like

How infant sleep develops in the early months

Realistic expectations for the early weeks

Responding to night waking with confidence

Building calm sleep foundations from birth

This workshop is led by an expert midwife who is also a qualified infant sleep consultant.

We finally felt confident after our course — it was completely different to larger group classes.

Jasmine & Baby Chloe

(5.0)

"Amy was just what I needed following the birth of our daughter. Her reassurance and in depth knowledge helped me through the first few weeks. Her breastfeeding support was invaluable and helped me feel calm and confident."

Danielle Nixon - Consultant Midwife

(5.0)

"Amy is a fantastic Midwife. She is professional at all times and passionate about providing the best service to women and their families. She always gives the highest level of support and care. She ensures that her knowledge base is up to date and she always provides evidence based care."

Ashish, Suffan & Baby Yug

(5.0)

"As first time parents we were significantly nervous about the birth process and the first few weeks. Thanks to Amy’s expertise and support we were well prepared and had a smooth process."

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Jasmine & Baby Chloe

(5.0)

"Amy was just what I needed following the birth of our daughter. Her reassurance and in depth knowledge helped me through the first few weeks. Her breastfeeding support was invaluable and helped me feel calm and confident."

Danielle Nixon - Consultant Midwife

(5.0)

"Amy is a fantastic Midwife. She is professional at all times and passionate about providing the best service to women and their families. She always gives the highest level of support and care. She ensures that her knowledge base is up to date and she always provides evidence based care."

Ashish, Suffan & Baby Yug

(5.0)

"As first time parents we were significantly nervous about the birth process and the first few weeks. Thanks to Amy’s expertise and support we were well prepared and had a smooth process."

BIRTH PREPARATION WORKSHOPS

Positive Labour & Birth Workshop

Duration: 2 × 2.5 hours

A deeper exploration of labour and birth preparation grounded in physiology and real maternity care.

Topics Include:

  • understanding the physiology of labour

  • practical coping strategies and comfort measures

  • pain relief options explained clearly

  • assisted vaginal birth (forceps and ventouse) and common labour variations

  • induction and common interventions — and how decisions may unfold in practice

  • preparing partners to support labour

Positive C-Section & Recovery Workshop

Duration: 2.5 hours

Thoughtful preparation for families planning or considering a caesarean birth.

Topics Include:

  • understanding planned and unplanned caesarean birth

  • what happens during surgery and in theatre

  • recovery in the hours and days after birth

  • supporting bonding and feeding after caesarean birth

  • practical preparation for returning home

Grandparents: Modern Baby Care & First Aid

Duration: 4 hours

A workshop designed specifically for grandparents and family members supporting a new baby.

Topics Include

  • updates on modern baby care recommendations

  • safe sleep guidance

  • supporting new parents

  • baby and child first aid

  • CPR and choking response

Helping grandparents feel confident supporting both baby and parents.

New Baby Workshop

Duration: 2.5 hours

A practical antenatal workshop designed to help parents feel confident caring for their newborn in the early days and weeks.

Topics Include:

  • understanding newborn behaviour and adjustment after birth

  • recognising your baby’s cues and communication

  • practical baby care including nappy changing, bathing and swaddling

  • settling and soothing your baby

  • building confidence in the early weeks of parenting

Feeding Your Baby With Confidence

Duration: 2.5 hours

This workshop offers balanced, evidence-based preparation for breastfeeding, formula feeding and combination feeding, alongside practical strategies for navigating common challenges.

Topics Include

  • how feeding works in the early days

  • understanding normal newborn feeding behaviour

  • breastfeeding foundations and establishing feeding

  • combination feeding and formula feeding

  • common feeding challenges and troubleshooting

  • knowing when and where to seek support

Parents leave with a clearer understanding of feeding and greater confidence approaching the early days with their baby.

Baby & Child First Aid

Duration: 2.5 hours

A practical workshop helping parents recognise illness and respond confidently if their baby or child becomes unwell.

Topics Include:

  • baby and child CPR

  • responding to choking

  • recognising signs of illness

  • common childhood conditions

  • basic first aid treatments

  • when and how to seek medical help

The focus is on building calm confidence rather than creating unnecessary anxiety.

WHO WORKSHOPS ARE FOR

Baby On Board workshops are ideal for:

Parents wanting deeper preparation in a specific area

Families who attended other antenatal classes but still have questions

Parents who prefer to “pick and choose” workshops rather than attend a full course

Those seeking expert guidance from practising midwives

WORKSHOP DATES & BOOKING

Workshops run regularly in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells.

Places are intentionally limited to maintain a calm, interactive learning environment.