Group Antenatal Classes
Prepare for parenthood with confidence — small group sessions led by Dr. Meg Woodrow, GP with expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology. Based in Ringwood, Hampshire.
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Small Group Sizes
Max 8 couples — personalised approach with the opportunity to build lasting local friendships.
Expert Led
Sessions led by Dr. Meg Woodrow, a fully qualified practising GP with a diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Comprehensive
Covers pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, infant care, and parental mental health.
What You’ll Learn
Full Three-Step Curriculum
A comprehensive roadmap structured to replace worry with evidence-based confidence and practical parenting tools.
Step 1
Preparing for Labour
- Physical changes: when to be concerned
- Nutrition and wellness: key tips for pregnancy health
- Practical tips: shopping and hospital bag essentials
- Mental health: managing pregnancy-related emotions
- Building your parental partnership together
Step 2
Labour and Birth
- Stages of labour: early stage, active stage, and delivery
- Pain relief options. From simple techniques to epidurals
- Creating a custom birthplan & NHS communication
- Practical and emotional support from your partner
- Addressing and working through birth fears
Step 3
Life with a Newborn
- Postnatal recovery: pelvic floor, exercise and contraception
- Newborn care basics: bathing, feeding and nappy changing
- Safe sleep guidance, with practical tips
- Practicalities for the first weeks at home, and an honest take on what you really need
- Feeding: latching, positioning, expressing, storing milk and bottle feeding
- Common newborn health issues, basic paediatric first aid (not certificated) and support networks
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About the Course
Empower Yourself with Knowledge
Our Group Antenatal Classes are thoughtfully designed to give you the confidence and tools you need to navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
Led by Dr Meg Woodrow, a GP with a diploma and training experience in obstetrics and gynaecology, these sessions combine medical insight with practical advice in a supportive and welcoming environment.
What You’ll Learn
- Pregnancy & labour: Look after yourself during pregnancy, get practical preparation tips, understand the stages of labour, and explore pain relief and birth options so you can make informed decisions.
- Newborn Care: Learn the essentials, from feeding and sleeping to bonding with your baby and managing common health complaints and difficulties.
- Mental Health: Explore strategies to maintain emotional well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period, for both partners. Additional focus on partner inclusivity throughout your journey
Why Choose Our Group Sessions?
- Small groups mean personalised attention, tailored content and the chance to connect with other parents.
- GP-led classes provide accurate, medically sound guidance you can trust.
- A holistic approach to both physical and mental health, tailored to your needs.
Join a supportive group of expectant parents and gain the knowledge and confidence to embrace and enjoy parenthood.
