Practical, evidence-informed birth preparation from experienced midwives at The Midwives Circle.
Many parents arrive feeling excited about becoming a family, but unsure about what labour will be like or how to prepare for it.
You might find yourself wondering:
• How will I cope with labour?
• What happens if things don’t go to plan?
• How can my birth partner support me?
• How do I make decisions during labour?
• Is hypnobirthing actually for me?
Our midwife-led sessions are designed to help you understand birth, feel more prepared, and approach labour with greater confidence.

We’ve created a free 20-minute video explaining what hypnobirthing really is, how it works during labour, and whether it might be helpful for you.
In the video you’ll learn:
• What hypnobirthing actually involves
• How it supports your nervous system in labour
• Common myths about hypnobirthing
• Whether it still helps if birth doesn’t go to plan
• How labour begins and progresses
• The hormones that support labour
• Breathing and relaxation techniques
• Creating a supportive birth environment
• Birth positions that support labour
• Understanding your options during labour
• How your partner can support you
You’ll leave with practical tools and a clearer understanding of how to approach labour.
✔ Want to understand how labour works
✔ Feel nervous or unsure about birth
✔ Want your birth partner to feel confident supporting you
✔ Want to feel informed about your options during labour
✔ Are preparing for your first baby or would like a different experience this time
Location: The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre, Unit 14 Brooklands Court, Kettering, NN15 6FD
Duration: Three consecutive sessions (6.30pm-8.30pm Tuesday evenings)
When to attend: Best to attend from 20 weeks up
Partners: Birth partners are encouraged to attend
Location: The Midwives Circle and Wellness Centre, Unit 14 Brooklands Court, Kettering, NN15 6FD
Duration: Two consecutive weekend sessions (Sundays 10am-1pm)
When to attend: Best to attend from 20 weeks up
Partners: Birth partners are encouraged to attend
• More relaxed about labour
• Clearer about their options
• Confident in how their partner can support them
• Better prepared for the experience of birth
If you would like to approach birth feeling more informed and supported, we would love to welcome you to The Midwives Circle.
