A birth partner is anybody who’s going to support you during labour and birth. And most hospitals and birthing units suggest you can have up to two birth partners.
Why Have a Second Birth Partner? (Video)
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This course was absolutely brilliant, and now that we have had our first child and looking back at the classes,... read moreThis course was absolutely brilliant, and now that we have had our first child and looking back at the classes, I would say they are absolutely essential.
Freya was so welcoming and put us at ease from the first moment, we couldn't have got to where we are now without her ongoing support.
Not only did we get access to all of Freya's knowledge and experience, we came away with a great support network and better still, a set of new friends. read less
Tom C.12/08/22After learning I was pregnant, my husband and I were keen to learn the ropes as we were expecting our... read moreAfter learning I was pregnant, my husband and I were keen to learn the ropes as we were expecting our first child and had no idea. We found Freya's Expecting classes via Google and were amazed at the fantastic reviews left by others so we knew this was the class we wanted to attend. Freya was amazing in the way she delivered the sessions, covering everything you need to look after a newborn. With Freya being a practicing midwife, she was aware of all the up to date guidance so was able to inform us of these which made us feel confident in caring for our child when the time came. Freya also gave us access to electronic resources that so we could refer back to whenever we needed it. The classes are so relaxed and enjoyable and she also made these sessions practical. I would highly recommend these sessions with Freya at Expecting. read less
Vandana B.11/08/22 -
When I got pregnant, I knew I wanted to do some anenatel classes with my partner and I found this... read moreWhen I got pregnant, I knew I wanted to do some anenatel classes with my partner and I found this class online, and I'm so glad I did! It was such a great class, everyone was so nice and Freya made every session so insightful, which was great for me being a new mum. It was very good for my partner too, as he felt he learnt so much from this course.
I learnt about useful tools, I never knew about and it definitely helped me with my birthing experience!
So overall I would highly recommend this course! read less 
Sophie D.10/08/22As first time parents we got recommended to go here by the midwife and we are very glad we did.
Freya... read moreAs first time parents we got recommended to go here by the midwife and we are very glad we did.
Freya is very knowledgeable, welcoming and always happy to help. She was able to send us the first two videos of the session due to me and my partner having covid which we were very grateful for as we got to watch it in our time and not miss out on anything.
The sessions are well structured, relaxed and everybody has a good time.
Would definitely recommend this to anybody who wants to attend antinatal classes. read less 
Rebecca D.06/08/22 -
Was recommended by a friend and I am so grateful for it. The whole class has been incredible. Met some... read moreWas recommended by a friend and I am so grateful for it. The whole class has been incredible. Met some amazing friends by attending. Would 1000% recommend. read less
Jessica C.03/08/22Was recommended by a friend and I am so grateful for it. The whole class has been incredible. Met some... read moreWas recommended by a friend and I am so grateful for it. The whole class has been incredible. Met some amazing friends by attending. Would 1000% recommend. read less
Jessica C.03/08/22 -
We managed to squeeze in to some sessions with Freya and we are so glad we did. It's given us... read moreWe managed to squeeze in to some sessions with Freya and we are so glad we did. It's given us both much more confidence in becoming parents and what to expect in every circumstance. She gives great advice and explains each topic very clearly, without sugar-coating anything - which has been great for us!
We've met some lovely couples, and potential friends to share our journey. We loved the classes, and the cost is absolutely worth every penny.
Thank you Freya. read less 
Nikole E.03/08/22Helpful and knowlegable Midwife, constructive delivery of information so it's easy to remember everything! would highly recommend these... read moreHelpful and knowlegable Midwife, constructive delivery of information so it's easy to remember everything! would highly recommend these classes. Great for partners too. read less
Claire R.03/08/22 -
100% recommend these classes, they’re amazing! Being a midwife, Gemma is incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel so much more... read more100% recommend these classes, they’re amazing! Being a midwife, Gemma is incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel so much more confident about becoming parents! Especially as my experience with babies extended as far as holding them… There were great recommendations for products and what not to use and we feel that we couldn’t have been without them now! Also there’s always plenty of snacks!! 👍
Looking forward to our reunion! Thank you Gemma! read less 
Lewis S.30/07/22Amazing classes - not the sit in a circle and chant class that many of us were expecting lol :-)
Really... read moreAmazing classes - not the sit in a circle and chant class that many of us were expecting lol :-)
Really knowledgeable and gave us all balanced information about what options are available to us.
Glad that we have confidence in what's coming, we don't have to muddle through it all and we can enjoy every second read less 
Peter L.07/06/22 -
This was recommended by my midwife and I’m so glad we went. Not only was it informative for me but... read moreThis was recommended by my midwife and I’m so glad we went. Not only was it informative for me but for my husband also - who really benefitted from the knowledge. Freya is really supportive inside and outside of the sessions. Met many expecting mums who I stay in contact with now and has been a life saver to meet other people who are going through the same thing as you. Would definitely recommend ❤️ thank you so much Freya 🥰 read less 
Em C.24/05/22 Freya was really welcoming and so approachable! She gave great advice and answered all of my questions.
The classes were informative... read moreFreya was really welcoming and so approachable! She gave great advice and answered all of my questions.
The classes were informative and I learnt a number of things that I didn't know before.
Not to mention, I made some friends from the class! It's so lovely to be able to talk to other mamas in the same boat. read less 
Aimée C.24/05/22 - Really enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to... read moreReally enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to come, particularly the birth. It was also a great way to meet other expectant moms to share the experience with. I would definitely recommend these classes, as my sister in law did to me after attending ten years ago. read less
Lauren H.23/05/22 freya was really lovely and welcoming. very informative classes with questions and options explored. even made some mummy friends from it 
Hollie L.23/05/22 -
Really enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to... read moreReally enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to come, particularly the birth. It was also a great way to meet other expectant moms to share the experience with. I would definitely recommend these classes, as my sister in law did to me after attending ten years ago. read less
Lauren H.23/05/22Informative and enjoyable Really enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to... read moreReally enjoyed Expecting Classes. Both my husband and I learned so much and felt prepared for what was to come, particularly the birth. It was also a great way to meet other expectant moms to share the experience with. I would definitely recommend these classes, as my sister in law did to me after attending ten years ago. read less
Lauren P.23/05/22 -
Thoroughly enjoyable experience! My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the Expecting Antenatal Classes and was a great experience meeting other expecting parents to... read moreMy partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the Expecting Antenatal Classes and was a great experience meeting other expecting parents to be. Freya was very informative, funny and has been a great support when myself or any other of the ladies in my group had any concerns or worries for their babies after birth and was very quick to respond and help out. It certainly made the experience feel more personalised and was worth every penny investing in this course. Plus the sweet treats/refreshments were a lovely bonus! 😃 read less
Miss N.21/05/22Excellent classes Excellent classes! Helped a lot and certainly gave us a reality check 😂 would 100% recommend
Craig W.20/05/22 -
Expecting Jan 22 We attended Expecting classes with Freya in January 2022 and after completing the course felt so much more at ease... read moreWe attended Expecting classes with Freya in January 2022 and after completing the course felt so much more at ease about the birth of our daughter. The format of the class worked really well and from a partners perspective, there was plenty for me to get involved in too. There was a great range of activities and the course covered a great range of topics. Thanks again Freya! read less
Joe F.20/05/22 We attended the Expecting class in January 2022. The classes were very informative and engaging. Freya gave pragmatic advice and... read moreWe attended the Expecting class in January 2022. The classes were very informative and engaging. Freya gave pragmatic advice and was non judgmental in respect of what can sometimes be contentious topics (for example she advocates that ‘fed is best’ rather than ‘breast is best’).
The class sizes are small so we had plenty of time to get to know the other couples in our class. We were also able to ask Freya lots of questions during the course, which was really useful as she’s a qualified midwife with many years of experience.
We also appreciated being able to ask Freya questions via WhatsApp after the completion of the course. The advice Freya gave us during my early labour and in the initial weeks post birth was invaluable.
Freya is an extremely competent and passionate midwife and my husband and I would highly recommend her classes to all expecting parents. read less 
Laura W.17/05/22 
