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In-Person Antenatal Classes

In-Person Antenatal Classes

In-person antenatal classes • Slyne Lodge, Lancaster • 2026 dates

Birth prep without the fluff or fear.

Four Monday evenings with a registered midwife. Real evidence, real decisions, real talk about what happens to your body and your baby. Partners welcome – and yes, encouraged.

Format
4 weekly evenings
Mondays, with a private course group between sessions.
Duration
2.5 hours each
Relaxed pace, real Q&A time, partners welcome.
Venue
Slyne Lodge function room
Warm, private space just outside Lancaster.
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"No rigid 'one way' approach. Just clear, evidence-based guidance combined with real-world experience supporting families through pregnancy and birth."
The Honest Midwife
Course curriculum

What we cover

Week 01
Natural Labour & Birth
How birth actually works — physiologically, practically, and emotionally.
  • Perineal massage — what it is, and whether it's worth doing
  • How labour unfolds (without the drama or fear)
  • Recognising signs of labour
  • Staying at home confidently in early labour
  • Pain management options (including what actually helps)
  • Birth partners: what to do, when to step in, and how to support
Attendees also get access to our on-demand course for reference.
Week 02
Navigating Decisions & Interventions
Because not everything goes to plan — and that's okay.
  • Induction of labour: when it's offered and what it involves
  • Making informed decisions without feeling pressured
  • Instrumental birth (forceps & ventouse)
  • Epidurals — what they do (and don't do)
  • Caesarean birth — planned and unplanned
Understanding your options so you're not caught off guard. Attendees also get access to our on-demand course.
Week 03
Feeding Your Baby
Feeding doesn't need to be all-or-nothing.
  • Formula feeding — done safely and confidently, without guilt
  • Breastfeeding — understanding the physiology
  • Colostrum harvesting — when and why you might consider it
  • Expressing milk
  • Mixed feeding — what that actually looks like in real life
No judgement, no agenda — just support for whatever works for you and your baby.
Week 04
Practical Parenting & Recovery
Because the bit after birth matters just as much.
  • What to expect physically after birth (including perineal repair and healing)
  • The third stage of labour (placenta delivery)
  • Newborn checks and Vitamin K
  • Jaundice — what's normal and what's not
  • Nappy changing, bathing, and day-to-day baby care
  • Adjusting to life with a newborn (without losing your mind)
You'll also be able to attend a weekly Bumps & Babies group.
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The venue

A relaxed setting at Slyne Lodge.

Classes are held in the private function room at the lovely Slyne Lodge, offering a relaxed, informal setting. You’re welcome to arrive early, grab a drink, and settle in. Partners can absolutely enjoy a pint if they wish.

We’ll pause halfway through for a break, with the option to pre-order food and sit down together. It’s a chance to switch off, have something to eat, and get to know other parents who are at a similar stage.

Format
4 weekly evenings
Mondays, with a private course group between sessions.
Duration
2.5 hours each
Relaxed pace, real Q&A time, partners welcome.
Venue
Slyne Lodge
92 Main Rd, Slyne,
Lancaster LA2 6AZ
Get directions
Book Your Place
See Dates
Upcoming cohorts

Pick a cohort that fits your due date.

All sessions run on Mondays at Slyne Lodge, 92 Main Rd, Slyne, Lancaster LA2 6AZ, unless otherwise noted. Reunion dates are confirmed once your group is in full swing.

Babies due
Late August / September
18:30 - 21:00
  • Monday 13th July
  • Monday 20th July
  • Monday 27th July
  • Monday 3rd August
  • Reunion - TBC
→ Book your place - £129
Babies due
Late September / October
18:30 - 21:00
  • Monday 17th August
  • Monday 24th August
  • Tuesday 1st September (Bank Holiday)
  • Monday 7th September
  • Reunion - TBC
→ Book your place - £129
Babies due
November / December
18:30 - 21:00
  • Monday 21st September
  • Monday 28th September
  • Monday 5th October
  • Monday 12th October
  • Reunion - TBC
→ Book your place - £129
Babies due
December / January
18:30 - 21:00
  • Monday 26th October
  • Monday 2nd November
  • Monday 9th November
  • Monday 16th November
  • Reunion - TBC
→ Book your place - £129

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