Welcome to Naturally Baby, where your learning, comfort, and
confidence are at the heart of everything I do.

I’m Helena, an experienced and practising midwife, and I run these
classes in a calm, supportive environment designed to make you feel relaxed,
informed, and fully able to ask all the questions that matter to you.

Delivered over four weeks in two-hour evening
sessions, this course helps you understand what is happening to you and
your baby during the final weeks of pregnancy, through labour and birth, and
into the early days at home.

With small group sizes, you’ll have the space to learn at your own pace
and feel truly supported as you prepare for the changes ahead.

What the Course Covers

Week One — Understanding Late Pregnancy & the Process
of Birth

We begin by exploring the third trimester:

• What
  is happening in your body as it works at full capacity
• How
  your baby behaves as labour approaches
• Which
  signs and symptoms are normal
• What
  to look out for as birth draws near

I demonstrate the shortest yet most complex journey we
ever make — a baby navigating the pelvis and entering the world.

Together, we cover the full process of a straightforward vaginal birth
from the latent phase through all three stages, along with the current
choices and options available to you.

Week Two — Induction, Options for Birth & Pain
Management

What if labour doesn’t start on its own? This week we
explore:

• What
  you can do to encourage spontaneous labour
• The
  induction options offered by your midwifery team
• How
  babies can be born vaginally or via caesarean section
• The
  circumstances that may lead to different birth choices
• How
  much influence you have in decision-making
• How
  to advocate for yourself and your preferences

We also look closely at all forms of pain relief,
from natural tools and techniques to medical analgesia. You’ll gain a clear
understanding of your choices and how to access them.

We finish the week by discussing place of birth —
labour ward, birth centre, or home — and the factors that help determine the
setting that feels right for you.

Week Three — Welcoming Your Baby & Understanding
Newborn Behaviour

Baby is here! Now what?

This session focuses on the first hours and days with
your newborn:

• What
  normal newborn behaviour looks like
• Early
  feeding patterns
• Skin-to-skin
  contact
• Routine
  newborn examinations
• Vitamin
  K options and information
• How
  long you might stay in hospital

I guide you through the principles of successful
breastfeeding, including:

• Optimal
  positioning and attachment
• Understanding
  colostrum, milk transitions, and supply
• Knowing
  the signs of effective feeding
• When
  to seek support
• Expressing
  breast milk and bottle feeding

Throughout the session, we explore the close connection
between feeding, bonding, and early attachment.

Week Four — Life at Home & Caring for Your New Family

The early days and weeks can feel intense, and I want you to
feel supported and prepared. This final class covers:

• Your
  baby’s first nights at home
• Midwife
  and health visitor contacts
• Newborn
  examinations and tests
• Feeding
  troubleshooting
• Disposable
  and reusable nappies
• Bathing
  and practical baby care
• Caring
  for the umbilical cord
• What’s
  normal in the nappy — and when to ask for help

We also talk about the emotional and practical adjustments
that come with becoming a family — caring for your baby, caring for yourself,
and caring for each other.

What You’ll Gain

This course is designed to give you the information,
confidence, and self-belief you need to approach birth and early parenthood
with clarity and calm.

You will:

• Understand
  your choices
• Feel
  empowered to make decisions that are right for you
• Gain
  practical skills for birth, feeding, and newborn care
• Build
  confidence as you begin this exciting new chapter

I would love to welcome you to the Naturally Baby community
and support you as you prepare for the incredible journey ahead.