Barnstaple Antenatal course for babies due Apr, May and June 2026

A FREE 4 week antenatal course designed for all expectant parents, either with or without a partner

FREE 4 week Antenatal Course. Including information about labour, birth, feeding and life as a new parent.

The course will run from 1030am - 12pm in the Garden Room at Family Compass, Old Town Station, Barnstaple on Saturdays:

• 24th & 31st January and 7th & 14th February 2026

We will then arrange a reunion for everyone to attend with their babies!

Who can attend?

Pregnant women/people with or without a partner/birthing partner from the second trimester (13 weeks) Ideally you will start the course before 34 weeks of pregnancy.

Who will be teaching this course?

Holly, a local mum of 2, qualified Antenatal Teacher and IBCLC (lactation and infant feeding specialist). Holly has worked with parents across North Devon and Torridge for 7 years and is passionate about informing parents to be on the most helpful and important areas around birth and early motherhood.

What will the course cover?

• Stages of labour
• Inductions & interventions
• Informed decision making
• Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding
• Signs of labour
• Relaxation techniques
• Positions for birth
• Early days of parentood
• Normal newborn behaviour
• Where to go for support

What do I need to bring/wear?

Comfortable clothes, Holly will provide equipment, information sheets, pens/paper and refreshments.

How much is the course?

This course is completely free.