Two very unique classes - created by a midwife. Feel calm and ready for birth and breastfeeding.

"I was amazed
at how it felt like
such a caring
environment and I
felt totally at ease
and relaxed through
the whole session."
Annabel Higgins

Researched-based, safe guidance and practical advice from a midwife. Feel prepared, fully informed and able to successfully enjoy breastfeeding.

"Using the
knowledge and
techniques I
learned from
Gemma I got the
magical birth I had
hoped for."
Hillary O'Sullivan

Get UNLIMITED access to my Breastfeeding workshop and attendance at Birth Calm classes when you book onto my Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation Package.

Breastfeeding Calm Workshop
Essential breastfeeding support and colostrum harvesting

Do you want to increase your chance of successfully breastfeeding?

Have you heard about the many benefits of ‘colostrum harvesting’?

I’ve helped hundreds of women to successfully enjoy breastfeeding. My teaching approach is based on years of experience as an NHS midwife and antenatal educator managing a breast-feeding support group.

Breastfeeding is a skill! Get support and practical advice for success.

Scotland has one of the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world. I want to help change this! These bi-weekly ‘breastfeeding calm’ workshops have been created for you to attend during pregnancy as well as postnatally, with baby in arms, to ensure that you and your baby get the best possible start.

You are much more likely to succeed if you have the right information, support and practical advice.

You will learn about:

  •     the benefits of colostrum harvesting (antenatal hand expressing) and how to do it.
  •     why positioning and attachment are so important
  •     an easy guide that you can follow to ensure correct position and attachment
  •     what problems can occur and how to avoid them
  •     how to hand express and what equipment you may need
  •     the role your partner and family can play in supporting you to breastfeed
  •     what to expect in the first few weeks after birth
  •     how and when to introduce a bottle if you want to

These workshops are hands-on and practical, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

I combine my wealth of experience and my love of teaching to get you as ready as you can be to breastfeed.

Birth Calm Classes
Pregnancy mindset, support and relaxation

Birth Calm Classes provide a safe space to access researched-based, safe guidance from a midwife.

  • Do you have questions about birth or Hypnobirthing but you’re not sure who to ask?
  • Are you anxious about your pregnancy or feeling isolated?
  • Has something changed and you want to run something by me?
  • Maybe you want to hear other peoples questions?
 

Community and support are so important in pregnancy.

Connecting with other pregnant women and birth partners and sharing your thoughts and concerns can give you reassurance and a confidence boost.

These sessions are a great way to check in and discuss how your birth preparation is going. If there are changes in pregnancy or the unexpected happens it is a great idea to come along and explore options. 

My approach is based on years of experience as an NHS midwife, antenatal educator and hypnobirthing teacher. I’ve supported hundreds of women and their birth partners to experience a peaceful, positive birth. You’ll have the opportunity to ask me anything you’re concerned about, safe in the knowledge that you’ll get a research-based and safe response.

We close the class with a deeply calming, guided hypnosis and relaxation session to give you a little boost in the middle of the day… and because this class is held via Zoom you can simply fall straight in to a daytime nap!

Pregnant mums and birth partners are welcome to drop in at any time throughout the class, even for a short time if you have a quick question.

These workshops are hands-on and practical, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

I combine my wealth of experience and my love of teaching to get you as ready as you can be to breastfeed.

You can attend these workshops during pregnancy and postnatally, with baby in arms. Partners are very welcome and encouraged to attend this class. Positive Birth Scotland is fully inclusive and provides a safe space where everyone is welcome, regardless of race or gender. So, if you are a single mum or LGBTQ or surrogate family, whatever your situation – this workshop will be appropriate for your needs.

Get UNLIMITED Breastfeeding workshops and Birth Calm classes when you book onto my Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation Package.

Breastfeeding Calm

£55

Birth
Calm

£35

Unlimited
Calm classes

£95

When

‘Breastfeeding Calm’ is a recorded workshop that you receive unlimited access to when you sign up for my Hypnobirthing workshop. This way you can watch as many times as you want, as well as at  2am in in the morning when your milk is coming in and the Midwife isn’t available to help till the morning! You are given access to the recording after attendance at your Hypnobirhting workshop. 

‘Birth Calm’- is a monthly class held over Zoom. Dates and times are accessed on the closed group ‘Midwife in my Pocket’ and you will also receive reminder emails about dates after the workshop. You re welcome join at any time in pregnancy.

 

 

 

 

Price

Please note classes are totally free and unlimited for anyone attending my Hypnobirthing and Birth Preparation workshop.

Where

The comfort of your own home over Zoom

 
"I thought it was a really fab class – Gemma was incredibly warm and knowledgeable whilst encouraging questions. It was really lovely to be tucked up all cosy at home and be able to just put the laptop down and fall asleep."
Claire
"It was just wonderful. I had been feeling particularly stressed all day and hadn’t slept well the previous evening. It was such a great idea to be able to get straight into bed and take part in the session. It left me feeling so calm and enabled me to have the best nights sleep I have had in ages. I still felt the effects the next morning and was able to approach the day in a more positive and relaxed manner.I really appreciated the time of the class at 8:30. Earlier classes or during the day don’t work for me as have a 4 year old.’"
Claire Morgan
"A wonderful opportunity to share pregnancy woes with like minded mums to be in a very isolating time. Gemma was very supportive and comforting and the relaxation was exactly what I needed thanks."
Alexandra

A healthier and deeper sleep is a step away.

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