Pregnancy to Parenthood —
Calm, Confident, and Supported
Join me, a qualified Midwife and Health Visitor, for two in-person courses designed to support your journey through pregnancy and into early parenting.
Whether you're preparing for birth or bonding with your newborn, these sessions offer practical tools, emotional support, and a warm, welcoming space.
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MEET THE FOUNDER
Hi, I'm Lisa
A midwife, health visitor, and a busy mum of three. I want to empower you with the knowledge and confidence you need to prepare for your new adventure, through pregnancy and parenthood.
I am based Newcastle / Castlewellan area Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
I provide realistic birth preparation courses, with a focus on hypnobirthing, preparing you for all types of births, including Induction of Labour and Cesarean Sections.
I also offer baby massage classes which are a great way to build your community of new parents and learn how to calm and soothe your baby.
I aim to create a warm and welcoming, inclusive space for everyone where you can ask questions, share your experiences and feel supported on your journey through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Have a look at what I can offer you below, and don't forget to grab your free Birth Plan and follow my socials for lots of tips.
Hypnobirthing / Birth Prep Course
Feel empowered, informed and emotionally ready for birth. This full-day, in-person course blends hypnobirthing techniques with real midwifery insight to help you:
Understand how birth works.
Learn breathing, movement, and mindset tools.
Involve your birth partner (included in the price!)
Feel prepared for any birth path, from natural to assisted
🤰Suitable from 24wks
🍽️ Lunch provided
📚 All course materials provided and a goody bag with hypnobirthing essentials.
🏘️ (Newcastle/Castlewellan Co.Down)
🤰Group Sessions and 1-1 available
Baby Massage
This gentle, baby-led course supports bonding, sleep, digestion, and emotional wellbeing through touch and acupressure.
What you'll learn:
Safe massage techniques for each part of baby’s body.
Ways to ease wind, colic, and teething discomfort.
How to create calm routines that support better sleep.
Confidence in handling and soothing your baby.
💞 Suitable from birth to around 1 year
🫧 Classes are relaxed, welcoming, and follow baby’s cues, routines can be adapted easily
🌿 You’ll also connect with other parents, gain lots of tips in a supportive group and start building your village
Why Choose My Courses?
Led By Experienced Midwife & Health Visitor
Unlike other courses, I bring over 20 years of frontline experience – I've truly seen it all. I understand your deepest fears and the challenges of parenthood, I can empower you with knowledge and confidence.
Normal Birth Advocate, Safety First
I passionately support normal birth within safe practices, birth can be unpredictable, I do not support free birthing.
I provide evidence based information on birth and parenting.
Preparation For All
Types of Birth
My course integrates hypnobirthing techniques and essential knowledge about the birthing process with unique modules on induction and cesarean birth so you will feel empowered for any turn your birth journey takes.
Beyond the Birth Room
My baby massage classes offer more than just massage techniques – they cultivate a crucial social network for new parents, guided by my health visitor insights.
Holistic Support
From navigating labour to thriving in early parenthood, I offer a unique blend of expertise and community.
Your Questions Answered, Every Step of the Way
I'm here for you beyond the course, offering dedicated support to answer your questions as you prepare for birth and adjust to life with your new baby. Feel confident knowing guidance is always at hand.
What others are saying!
"Lisa is great at what she does"
"Baby massage was fab! Lisa is extremely knowledgeable re all things baby, we loved her classes so much we booked in again"
- Carissa
"We had the most positive birth experience"
"My breathing and knowledge from the course helped me through all stages of labour. I cant describe how amazing it was"
- Hannah
"Thank-you"
"Your class is more than just baby massage, it is a community of women supporting women in the early stages of motherhood. Thank-you.
- Rachel
"The midwives recognised I had been to hypnobirthing "
"Big big thanks to you,
I breathed through it all using my comb. I had a great experience because of your course. Thanks"
- Leah
Prepare For Birth And Beyond
Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Unlock a Calm and Empowered Birth Experience
Reduce fear and anxiety surrounding labour.
Learn techniques for deep relaxation and focus and understand the birth process.
Increase confidence and a sense of control during birth.
Potentially reduce the need for pain medication and interventions.
Empower your birth partner to provide effective support.
Promote a more positive and gentle birth experience.
Benefits of Baby Massage
Nurture Your Baby Through Gentle Touch
Promotes bonding and strengthens the parent-child connection.
Aids digestion and can relieve colic and gas.
Improves sleep patterns.
Enhances circulation and stimulates the nervous system.
Supports healthy development and body awareness.
Provides a calming and soothing experience for baby.
Offers a wonderful way for parents to communicate love and care.
The classes also provide a supportive space to connect with other new parents.
My Mission
Hypnobirthing: To create an inclusive space for all, empowering parents to take control of their birth experience, understand the process of birth, learn skills to help achieve a positive birth and ultimately reduce birth trauma.
Baby Massage: I aim to build a supportive community where parents learn baby massage to calm and connect with their baby, but also develop friendships, and navigate parenthood with confidence and mutual support.
Still Not Sure About Hypnobirthing?
I understand Hypnobirthing might sound a bit out there. But let me be honest with you, going into labour unprepared doesn’t make you brave — it makes you vulnerable
Being Unprepared Can Lead To
Birth Trauma!
From my 18 years as a midwife, I've seen first hand the impact of going into labour without preparation. While every birth is unique, a lack of tools and knowledge can sometimes lead to:
Increased Fear and Anxiety: the unknown can feel overwhelming
Lead to increased Interventions: When fear and tension take over, it can disrupt the natural flow of labour, potentially leading to interventions that might have been avoided with preparation.
Increased Perception of Pain: The 'fear-tension-pain cycle' is a real thing. Lack of relaxation techniques can increase pain.
Feelings of Helplessness and Lack of Control: Without knowledge of your options you might feel like a passive recipient rather than an empowered birthing person.
Higher Risk Birth Trauma.
But what if you had the knowledge and tools to influence your birth, to make informed choices, to feel in control and help your labour progress smoothly as your baby enters the world?
You deserve a birth that feels safe and empowering.
This is possible!
Your calm, confident parenting journey starts here !
Whether you're preparing for labour or learning to soothe and bond with your baby — I’ve got you
covered. Join a small, supportive group and let’s make this season feel less overwhelming, more connected, and truly special.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start hypnobirthing?
Hypnobirthing is suitable from 24-37 weeks on-wards, research suggests the more you practice and use your hypnobirthing techniques antenatally the more effective it will be at delivery.
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Does my partner have to come to hypnobirthing?
No, there are many partners who do not attend for various reasons but it is beneficial if they can attend, keep in mind this is course is for your birth partner, this may also be a friend, mum or sister not necessarily your partner. There is no extra cost for partners to attend
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I’m having an induction. Is hypnobirthing still of use?
Absolutely, it would be a big advantage to understand all your options and choices in relation to induction and pain relief options. The relaxation element of hypnobirthing is perfect for Induction of Labour.
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I am having a caesarean section, should I attend one of your classes?
Yes you might go into labour before your date, the class will prepare you on signs of labour and how to manage in the early stage, the hypnobirthing techniques would help keep you calm and can also be implemented in theatre. I also cover how to achieve a calm cesarean at the course along with the importance of skin to skin and the golden hour following birth which your birth partner would in recovery.
What age can I start a baby massage?
Baby massage is suitable from birth but you may need to consider how comfortable you are feeling before booking a class. Are you able to sit comfortably on a yoga mat? Are you able to lift a car seat? Have you had a section, can you drive yet? I tend to leave the choice to you as you will know best.
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What age is too old for baby massage?
There is no upper limit, we all love a massage but Ideally you will want to start early, when a baby is crawling or pulling to stand they may not want to have a massage during the class as they are more interested in what is going on around them. However, I have had children up to 1 year in the class, some are very chilled and love to lie down for a pampering session.
Get in touch with me
Have a question? I'm here to help!
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07711 027866
24 woodvale
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