Gloucester Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes in Gloucester run by one of TBTBC midwife team.
4 In-Person Evening Sessions
Midwife-led Classes
Practical Tips for Birth & Baby
Winner of The Best Pregnancy Support Service in Gloucestershire
Time:
Evenings
7pm – 9.15pm
Venue:
TBTBC Hubb, Unit 3C Bramery Business Park, Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 8HE
Price:
£245
Refreshments:
Hetty's Kitchen brownies and hot drinks
Upcoming
Course Dates
January 2025 Due Dates (Gloucester)
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Group Antenatal
Course Graduate Reviews
Sarah Mapplebeck
The passion and dedication of Beth and her team at The Bump to Baby Chapter is what makes these classes so special. As new parents, we had little idea of what to expect from labour, birth, and beyond. The antenatal classes gave us an intimate setting to voice our concerns and get the answers we needed.
Gemma Ballinghall
Paul Craddock
I found the antenatal class to be absolutely fantastic and couldn't recommend them enough. The knowledge I gained during these classes, from learning the basics right up to what to expect during all aspects of the birth was perfect and I can’t recommend Bump to Baby enough, thank you for everything.
Lottie Kate
The course was full of information covering topics of labour, induction, baby at home and pain relief options. It was great to cover all aspects even if at the time it didn’t apply to your personal birth plan. I had all the information and tips I needed to feel comfortable and confident.
Gaynor Robey
My husband and I absolutely loved Beth’s antenatal classes! She was very informative and made us feel so relaxed and prepared for the arrival of our little one. We loved the fact that she’s a qualified midwife as a lot of her advice was evidence based and current. Loved the fact that she’s a qualified midwife
Kirsty Davies
Finished our ante natal classes last Thursday, feeling a lot more prepared and full of a lot more knowledge from the start of labour to looking after a new born!!! 5 stars!!!!
Sophie Haines
The courses were really informative and friendly, and helped us have a great birth experience with the babies. My babies remained stable throughout my labour and were never distressed. I relaxed using my Hypnobirthing and the babies were so chilled and happy when they arrived.
Ashley
The sessions are relaxed, extremely informative and you leave not only with tools to help you on your way but also with a network of people and support. I would recommend these classes to first time parents.
Frequently
Asked Questions
What Do These Antenatal Classes Gloucester Cover?
Over the 4 evenings, your TBTBC Midwife & course leader, will cover everything from when to go into hospital to what happens when you go home with your baby, and all that’s inbetween.
She will give you many practical tips to help with your birth but also to help when things don’t go according to plan A.
At the start of every course your class leader will ask what you would like to know. We do have a rough guide on topics we'd like you to know though. It will go a little something like this...
1st session
- Labour Overview from when to go into hospital, signs of labour, to delivering the placenta and postnatal care.
2nd session
- Coping strategies for labour, including non-drugs and drugs for pain relief.
- Induction of labour and naturally starting labour
3rd session
- Cesarean Birth
- Normal appearances of a baby, what’s normal, what’s not.
4th session
- Breastfeeding/ Bottle feeding
- Safe sleeping
- Bathing
- Nappy changes, contents of a nappy!
- Signs of a well-fed baby.
You’ll get a birth preference list, a hospital bag checklist and other resources that have been specially made by us midwives from TBTBC to help you have a smoother birth in all scenarios. You will get free access to The Birth Chapter online course so that you have all the information at your fingertips after the course has finished.
Where are these antenatal classes held?
These antenatal classes are hosted at The Bump to Baby Hubb "The Hubb" which is in Cheltenham. Although, the venue is in Cheltenham we still group by location to encourage you to form friendships in your area. This antenatal course is grouped for those living in Gloucester. However, it is very much a guide and you are welcome to come along to whichever dates suit you best.
The Hubb is a specific place ran by The Bump to Baby Chapter for midwife led antenatal classes, pregnancy pilates, baby classes and mother & baby groups. So you can come to The Hubb for your antenatal classes when pregnant and come back to The Hubb with your baby for baby groups 🙂
Why should I do The Bump to Baby Chapter Antenatal Classes over other courses?
Over here at The Bump to Baby Chapter, we are all midwives. This means that we are actually caring for women antenatally in pregnancy, during birth or in that immediate time after baby is born.
Having a midwife running your classes means that you are always getting up to date information about what's currently relevant locally in Cheltenham & Gloucester.
How Do I Book?
Find your due month and then click Book Now. This will take you to the payment page. If you'd prefer to apy in installments or have any questions about booking your place, send us an email at hello@thebumptobabychapter.co.uk.
Can I book on to a group course that's not my due date?
Yes! The due dates are given as a rough guide. If you think that baby will come early (eg. pregnant with twins) then you are welcome to book the earlier classes. If you prefer the dates on the course month before or after, that's ok too. Please book whichever course you feel will be most suitable for you.
I have done The Birth Chapter online course, do I need to do the group classes too?
If you just want information, then you will have everything you need on the online course. However, doing a face to face group course gives you the option to ask questions real time. Doing group classes also means that you will have the opportunity to meet other parents-to-be who will be able to support you in your pregnancy but also when baby arrives too. They say that the friends you meet at antenatal class become friends for life!