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Antenatal Courses 🤰 | The Bump, Birth & Baby Hub, The Oast, Unit 2, Evegate Business Park, Ashford, Kent TN25 6XS 📍 Established for over 5 years, trusted registered Midwives Laura & Hayley 💜💜

Are you really ready? ⏰👶✨Nursery decorated  ✓New pram  ✓Baby shower  ✓Nappies and baby grows ✓Labour bag  packed ✓Coming...
24/08/2026

Are you really ready? ⏰👶✨

Nursery decorated ✓
New pram ✓
Baby shower ✓
Nappies and baby grows ✓
Labour bag packed ✓
Coming-home outfit ✓

But what about antenatal classes?

It’s one of the things that often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. After all, you can buy everything your baby needs… but you can’t buy the confidence that comes from knowing what to expect.
Our antenatal classes are taught by registered midwives with over 30 years of combined experience. Over the last 6 years, we’ve taught and supported hundreds of new parents and we’re passionate about giving you honest, practical and evidence-based information.
We’re not here for gimmicks, scare tactics or advice based on personal bias. Everything we teach is evidence-based, drawing on local and national guidance, alongside our real-life experience as midwives supporting families.
We cover everything you need to know, including:
🤰 What to expect during pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatal period
🏥 What happens if things don’t go to ‘plan’
👶 All aspects of labour and birth discussing your different options
🤝 Birth partners - how they can be prepared too!
🍼 breastfeeding and formula feeding
🏡 What to expect in those first few days and weeks at home
💛 Newborn care and what life with your baby can really be like
Most importantly, there’s no pressure, no “perfect birth” narrative and absolutely no judgement. Just honest, supportive information to help you feel informed, prepared and confident whatever your birth or feeding journey looks like.
🤰 If you’re currently pregnant, book your antenatal class with us today. We also offer an interest-free Klarna payment option to make booking a little easier.
📩 Drop us a DM or book directly through our website.
Because preparing for your baby isn’t just about having everything ready for them , it’s about making sure you feel ready too. 🙌

✨ New September & October Antenatal Course Dates Are Here! ✨We’re excited to announce that our September and October ant...
27/07/2026

✨ New September & October Antenatal Course Dates Are Here! ✨
We’re excited to announce that our September and October antenatal course dates have just been released!
Our courses are popular, trusted, and led by experienced midwives, giving you the knowledge and confidence to prepare for birth and life with your new baby.
🤰 Suitable from 24 weeks
📍 Based in Ashford, we welcome people from all over Kent and beyond!
💛 What’s included?
• Two in-person sessions covering labour, birth, and life with a new baby
• A bespoke workbook with access to online resources
• Ongoing WhatsApp support
Navigating the NHS maternity system can feel overwhelming. We help you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and what happens if things don’t go to plan - We’re passionate about ensuring every family understands their options, can make informed decisions, and feel empowered to have a positive birth and early parenting experience.

📅 Book your place now - places go quickly!

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Lately, there has been so much negativity surrounding maternity care. If you’re pregnant, it’s completely understandable...
04/07/2026

Lately, there has been so much negativity surrounding maternity care. If you’re pregnant, it’s completely understandable if you’re feeling worried, overwhelmed, or unsure about what to expect.
This is exactly why antenatal education matters.
A good antenatal course isn’t about telling you how your birth should look. It’s about helping you understand your options, know what to expect, and feel confident making decisions that are right for you and your baby.
It helps you:
✨ Understand your choices.
✨ Know what to expect during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.
✨ Feel prepared for a positive birth experience, whatever that looks like for you.
✨ Navigate the NHS maternity system with confidence.
✨ Filter through the endless opinions from friends, family and social media.
✨ Feel informed, supported and empowered.
Our courses are completely impartial and led by registered midwives, giving you evidence-based information without judgement or agenda.

When you join our course, you’ll receive:
🤍 Two in-person classes.
📖 A comprehensive workbook.
💻 Access to our Padlet resource
💬 Ongoing support through our WhatsApp group,
Knowledge doesn’t guarantee a perfect birth—but it does help you approach it with confidence, clarity and realistic expectations.
Every family deserves to feel informed, supported and prepared - we are with you
Laura & Hayley xx

Included with your antenatal course is a bespoke workbook designed to support everything we discuss during the sessions....
28/06/2026

Included with your antenatal course is a bespoke workbook designed to support everything we discuss during the sessions. You’ll be able to make your own notes, add reflections, and refer back to it whenever you need.
You’ll also have access to our Padlet
— a digital platform where you can find all the websites we recommend, the evidence we discuss, and additional resources to help you explore areas of interest and support your decision-making.
You’ll also find practical resources, including birth bag packing guides and templates to help you create your birth plan or birth preferences

📣 Calling all pregnant mums. We have a few spaces left on our July Antenatal course 2 in person sessions 2:30-5:30 The B...
25/06/2026

📣 Calling all pregnant mums.
We have a few spaces left on our July Antenatal course
2 in person sessions 2:30-5:30 The Bump, Birth and Baby Hub - Ashford
Led by registered midwives, covering all aspects of labour, birth and early days with your newborn, helping you to navigate your options to feel fully prepared and confident to have a positive experience.
More info and bookings via the website www.birthactually.co.uk

We don’t expect these places to be available for long! August is already fully booked!

📣 Calling all Pregnant mums of Kent! We have a few spaces on this ur next antenatal course in July - perfect if your bab...
24/06/2026

📣 Calling all Pregnant mums of Kent!
We have a few spaces on this ur next antenatal course in July - perfect if your baby is due in August/September.
They won’t be available for long! Book your place now www.birthactually.co.uk or DM us for more info.
Added bonus of lots of discounts on other services The Bump, Birth & Baby Hub - Ashford CIC

📣 Expecting a baby in 2026? Our antenatal courses in June and July The Bump, Birth and Baby Hub - Ashford  are now open ...
14/06/2026

📣 Expecting a baby in 2026?

Our antenatal courses in June and July The Bump, Birth and Baby Hub - Ashford are now open for booking! 👶✨

Whether it’s your first baby or you’re expanding your family, our carefully crafted sessions will help you feel prepared, confident and connected.

What you’ll get:
• Practical class content covering labour, birth and the early days with your baby
• Time to ask all your questions + meet other local parents‑to‑be
• Birth partner welcome (we encourage you both to attend!)
• A friendly, relaxed environment, no gimmicks!

📅 Spaces are limited
📍 Ashford (open to everyone regardless of where you live) - Free Parking
🔗 Visit Birthactually.co.uk for more details and to book now!

We are looking forward to supporting you on this wonderful journey! Laura & Hayley xx


✨ WOW, our  August Antenatal Course is now fully booked!!! 💜We still have a few remaining spaces on our June & July cour...
23/05/2026

✨ WOW, our August Antenatal Course is now fully booked!!! 💜
We still have a few remaining spaces on our June & July courses, plus limited availability for private 1:1 sessions.

If you live in Kent and you’ve been thinking about booking, now’s the perfect time to secure your place ✨

📣 Expecting a baby in 2026? Our antenatal courses in May and June  are now open for booking! 👶✨ Whether it’s your first ...
18/05/2026

📣 Expecting a baby in 2026?

Our antenatal courses in May and June are now open for booking! 👶✨

Whether it’s your first baby or you’re expanding your family, our carefully crafted sessions will help you feel prepared, confident and connected.

What you’ll get:
• Practical class content covering labour, birth and the early days with your baby
• Time to ask all your questions + meet other local parents‑to‑be
• Birth partner welcome (we encourage you both to attend!)
• A friendly, relaxed environment, no gimmicks!

📅 Spaces are limited
📍 Ashford (open to everyone regardless of where you live) - Free Parking
🔗 Visit Birthactually.co.uk for more details and to book now!

We are looking forward to supporting you on this wonderful journey! Laura & Hayley xx


28+ weeks pregnant and feeling overwhelmed by the NHS maternity maze? You don’t have to figure it all out alone.Our May ...
09/05/2026

28+ weeks pregnant and feeling overwhelmed by the NHS maternity maze?
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

Our May Birth Preparation Sessions are designed to help you feel calm, informed, and genuinely supported as you navigate pregnancy, birth choices, and the NHS maternity system with confidence.

✨ Understand your options
✨ Learn what to expect
✨ Ask the questions you’ve been carrying
✨ Feel more prepared for birth and beyond

For mums due this summer — limited May spaces available. Plus you’ll get special discounts on lots of other groups and events

For more info and bookings head over to our website
www.birthactually.co.uk

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Ashford
TN257EX

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