Small group antenatal classes
Relaxed, Midwife-led antenatal classes in the St Albans area, held in small groups of up to 8 couples. Covering labour, birth, feeding, newborn care and the early days with your baby.
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Midwife-led antenatal classes, birth plan discussions and birth reflections
Calm, practical antenatal and postnatal support from Midwife Holly Eastlake, an experienced practising Midwife with over 15 years' experience.
Whether you are preparing for birth, looking for group or private classes, birth plan discussions or post birth reflections, Holly offers gentle, reassuring guidance tailored to you.
Small group classes, and one to one private sessions, in the St Albans area.
Why choose Holly
Experienced, calm and genuinely practical support.
Holly is a practising Midwife with experience across labour ward, community midwifery, birth centres, home births, high-risk care, postnatal care, bereavement care and newborn examinations.
Her approach is warm, honest and reassuring. You will not be told there is only one right way to give birth or care for your baby. Instead, Holly helps you understand your options, ask the right questions and feel more confident making decisions that are right for you.
Meet HollyHow Holly can support you
Antenatal classes, private sessions and early days support.
One-to-one antenatal classes
Private antenatal sessions tailored to you, ideal if you would prefer individual support, have specific questions, or want to prepare around your own circumstances, birth preferences or previous experiences.
Get in touchBirth plan discussions
A 1:1 birth plan discussion is a personalised, supportive session where we explore your preferences, options, and any concerns for labour and birth.
Get in touchBirth reflections
A one-to-one birth reflection is a gentle, guided conversation after your baby is born, giving you the space to talk through your experience and make sense of what happened.
Get in touchFeatured course
Antenatal classes in St Albans.
If you are looking for a small, friendly antenatal course, Holly's group classes are designed to help you feel calm, informed and prepared.
Classes are held over two relaxed Saturday sessions and cover birth, feeding, newborn care and early parenthood.
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Who it is for
Support for every kind of preparation.
You might be looking for a complete antenatal course, a private session to talk through birth choices, or practical help once your baby has arrived.
- You are expecting your first baby
- You want to feel more prepared for labour and birth
- You would like your birth partner to feel more confident
- You have specific worries or questions
- You would prefer private support rather than a group class
- You want help with feeding, bathing or newborn care
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Holly's classes gave us so much confidence and made a huge difference to how prepared we felt for birth and the early days.
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Common questions
A few helpful starting points.
Do I need to know exactly what support I need?
No. You can message Holly with where you are in pregnancy or early parenthood, and she can help guide you towards the right next step.
Are partners included in the antenatal classes?
Yes. Group antenatal class bookings include you and one birth partner or support person.
Where are the group classes held?
Group antenatal classes are held near St Albans at The Wise Lotus Centre in London Colney.
Not sure what support you need?
Not sure what's right for you? Have a few questions? Get in touch with Holly.
If you are unsure whether a group class, one-to-one session or private support would be the best fit, you can message Holly and she can help guide you.