Pregnancy to Parenthood Reviews 

Loved our antenatal classes with Vicki in Milton Keynes. They were so informative and left us feeling very empowered with the amount of information, knowledge and passion Vicki had. Would highly recommend anyone doing the classes before their bundle of joy arrives

Becky (Nottingham) who ran our Bump Birth and Beyond classes was amazing! We are first time parents and knew very little about labour and parenthood, but since our classes with Becky we feel as prepared as we possible.

The classes are warm, welcoming and don’t feel stuffy or like you’re being told what you should or shouldn’t do. As their midwife lead we heard of real life experiences and situations, as well as getting authentic tips and advice from a genuine mum and midwife. Becky also helped us personally if we had specific questions about your own pregnancy and massively put me at ease. No question was a stupid question, and she gave us time 1 on 1 when we had concerns with our own pregnancy which massively helped us.

The class was small, perfect for getting to know the group and great too for getting that dedicated time with the midwife. We genuinely looked forward to our class every week, and are quite gutted they’re over - we could’ve sat there every week getting advice and listening to scenarios.

Thanks you BB&B and thank you especially to Becky!

Ash and Chris

Used the service - came out much more knowledgeable and confident in the upcoming birth and beyond (no pun intended)
We had an instructor called Jayne who we couldn’t recommend enough!

Brilliant antenatal class, came away very informed and we feel a lot more prepared ready for our little ones arrival

We completed our course in February and cannot recommend Jayne and these classes enough. Every week was so informative and detailed, no question was a silly question and we left the five week course feeling so prepared to have our first baby, equipped with knowledge about pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. It was such a friendly environment and worth every single penny.

We recently took part in the group with Emma (Horsham) and found the whole experience from beginning to end incredibly useful.

The sessions each week are informative and engaging, whilst Emma herself was friendly, kind and helpful both inside and outside of the course.

Definitely recommend to anyone looking for antenatal classes.

We've just finished our 5 week antenatal course with Jayne (in Groby, Leicestershire) who was absolutely fantastic! I went from feeling pretty anxious and scared about the idea of giving birth to feeling really empowered by all the knowledge she gave us - she explained everything about labour and the post partum stages so thoroughly and I'm feeling really confident and prepared now :-) I can't recommend this course highly enough. The fact that Jayne is a midwife with so much experience and knowledge really comes through and you never once feel judged, but instead encouraged to ask questions and to be in charge of your own decision making regarding your birth plan and what is best for your baby. Jayne also invited some brilliant guests to come and chat to us about post partum "mummy MOT's" and reusable nappies and has pointed us to some really helpful local resources. My partner and I are so grateful to her and to the Bump Birth and Beyond course - it is the best investment in the run up to the birth we could have made!

The sessions provided were, simply put, brilliant. Becky who led our sessions made us feel very comfortable and was clearly very knowledgeable and able to deliver the information in clear and enjoyable manner. Will definitely be recommending to any friends who are looking for Ante-Natal classes.

Becky in the Nottingham branch gives the best classes. Well balanced both in pace, delivery, games, info and times for a cuppa and chat with the other parents to be. We truly appreciated her insight as well as the support after birth. We liked the classes and Becky as they were informal yet insightful and also non-judgmental and empowering in how WE were in charge of our birth!

We purchased Louise's 'whole shebang" package and it was the best thing we ever did. The packages were full of tips and information that wasn't included in NHS training packages. We are first time parents and would recommend to any parents to be

We felt quite overwhelmed with everything about labour and childbirth until we attended the bump, birth and beyond 5 week course with Vicky in Milton Keynes and she just melted away all the anxiety! Everything was engaging, informative and so very helpful. We feel a lot more prepared now and are so glad we jumped on this antenatal course and would recommend it to any new parents.

The class content is good and offers lots of practical advice for looking after a new baby. The 5 weeks are jam packed with information in a friendly and relaxed environment. Vicki at the Milton Keynes branch kept it engaging with a mix of theory & practical activities and the literature provided is an excellent reference guide.

Really enjoyed our weekly sessions! Great to have a midwife who is very passionate about her job and helping you through your birth journey. Would recommend to all first time mums and dads!

I was sceptical when we attended our first antenatal class over just how useful it could be. My view was coloured by my idea of what an antenatal class was - I couldn't have been more wrong.
Vicki, the wonderful lady running the course, is a fantastic, friendly, compassionate, experienced and warm bundle of energy and positivity. No question is too silly and no concern is insignificant. It was so refreshing to be in an environment that I felt comfortable and welcome, learning skills and understanding ideas about something I knew very little but cared about learning, without being patronised or condescended to.

Having since had our baby, we've definitely used techniques we learned and comforted ourselves with knowledge we gained on the course, so we haven't panicked or worried about things that might have worried us.

Finally, the people we've met on the course were a wonderful bonus to our time spent on it, we've met some lovely people that we have since enjoyed spending time with. It's been great.

If you're looking for an antenatal class that exceeds your expectations, helps prepare you for the basics of parenting with a solid foundation and is run in a fun, compassionate and grown up way, this is the course for you..

We have booked sessions for Horsham BBB and even though I though it will be more beneficial for my husband rather than myself (I have losts of experience with babies) I was surprised how much I have learned. Each session was very informative, perfectly explained and presented and no question was silly question. Our lovely midwife Emma was absolutely brilliant & helpful and we have made lots of new friends. Even my husband who is not big fan of these kind of "lectures " have enjoyed every single one of them and was sad when these finished. We now both feel ready for labour & arrival of our little baby girl. Thank you so much Emma & BBB for sharing all your knowledge, it was all 100% worth it and we couldn't recommend this more! Xxx

I chose these classes because of Emma's experience as a midwife and I'm really glad I did. My other half was cynical about antenatal groups in general but was won over by the first class and still refers back to the handouts. Sessions were practical and informative and Emma's experience meant she had realistic answers to all our questions. We learnt a lot! Highly recommended.

We are so happy we joined the ante natal class with Bump, Birth and Beyond. Emma was fantastic and really put us at ease during the course. We also did Hypno birthing with Emma which really helped. We learnt so much and have made long life friends too!

A great way to meet new parents on a informative course which helped us on the adventure of becoming parents. Emma led the course brilliantly and It was very helpful being able to find out details about the local maternity services prior to giving birth

My partner and I completed the antenatal course with Emma in November; a month or so before our due date. We had explored the different options I.e NCT or this course and felt that Emma’s sessions would be more hands on and personal. We also wanted to attend a course to understand the basics in all areas from pre to post birth, whilst making some new friends along the way. Emma did not let us down in this regard and we found the course really helpful, lighthearted and enjoyable. She would always be happy to answer queries, & we never felt silly for asking the simplest of questions. Having now had our baby &not previously knowing a lot about newborns, we have found the guidance invaluable.
We also took part in the hypnobirthing add on, and I am very pleased to say that it really helped me through labour, the breathing techniques and affirmations meant I was lucky and needed minimal pain relief. It also helped my partner feel involved which we know can often be very difficult.
We would like to thank Emma for her guidance and would highly recommend in the future.

The course was invaluable in getting us prepared for the birth, helping us to understand the language and concepts that we may encounter.

Whilst it is impossible to predict the birth process, we were both much better prepared because of the topics raised in the course, and felt more in control as a result.

Emma delivered the course with warmth and confidence, and was always happy to answer questions raised. As a working midwife she went beyond expectations and even saw us in Horsham Hospital before the birth of our baby.

I would highly recommend the course to anyone expecting, if you are looking for a complete package of learning about pregnancy, birth and the first time experiences you have as new parents.