The Grow Mama Course
Grow Mama brings local women together, empowering them with honest guidance, real reassurance, and a strong sense of community.
Being part of Grow Mama means no mama enters motherhood feeling alone or unsure.
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The Grow Mama Antenatal Course equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to hold on through the rollercoaster of parenthood — from birth to burping, caesareans to sleep, and newborns to nappies. We’ve got you covered.
"We finished the course feeling much more confident and ready for our babies’ arrival!"
Physio session included
With a full two-hour session with Ripon Physio, you'll prepare your body for pregnancy, as well as how to look after yourself postnatally
Informative, inclusive,
and fun!
No matter how you're planning to have your baby, and whether you're coming alone, with your partner, with a friend or family member, you'll be welcomed and supported.
Not just the birthy bits!
We will cover all you need to know to get ready for your birth, but also all about how to prepare for your new baby and the rollercoaster of parenthood.
Find your tribe!
With a full two-hour session with Ripon Physio, you'll prepare your body for pregnancy, as well as how to look after yourself postnatally
Tip-top teaching
As an experienced antenatal teacher and Doula, I bring several years of both teaching and attending real-life births to help you build your knowledge, skills, and most importantly - confidence!
Continued support
With your WhatsApp group of parents, phone and email support from me through your pregnancy, birth, and the early days, and a reunion once your little ones have arrived, you'll have experience and support at your fingertips.
"Thank you for the excellent sessions. They were a perfect mix of hands-on learning and good quality information delivered in a friendly manner. We don’t know how other parents manage without completing a course like yours!"
Getting Ready for Birth
Sessions 1-3, or Day 1 of a weekend course
Informed decision-making and consent
How to ask good questions and get the info you need
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Hormones for labour & birth
Why your environment matters (and what to do about it!)
The physiology of labour and birth
What your body (and your baby!) is doing, and how you can help
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Your local birthplace options
Understanding the choices available to you
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Early signs of labour
When to go to hospital - and how to stay calm at home
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Coping with labour
Including positions, massage, and breathing
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Partners
How to be the best support possible, and how to look after yourself too
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Pain management options
From massage and movement to medical pain relief
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Interventions
Including induction of labour and caesarean birth​
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Looking forward to your birth
How to feel excited, prepared, and confident about meeting your baby!
Getting Ready for Baby
Sessions 4-6, or Day 2 of a weekend course
Going home and the early days
What to expect and how to settle in with your baby
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Caring for your newborn
Understanding your baby's needs and building confidence in everyday care
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Your postpartum body
How to look after yourself physically and emotionally
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Sleep
What’s normal, how to cope with broken sleep, and keeping your baby safe
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Your baby’s brain development
How your baby's brain grows and how to support it
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​Crying and Soothing
Understanding why babies cry and how to comfort them
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Feeding Your Baby
​Exploring your feeding options, building confidence in the early days, and recognising when extra support might help.
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Practical baby care
Hands-on skills including nappy changing, bathing, umbilical cord care, and more
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Everyday essentials
Carrying your baby, dressing, and dealing with the car seat
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What We'll Cover
Who to bring
The course price is for two people; so whether you bring your partner, a friend, or a family member - or if you come alone - you'll be made to feel welcome.
Who'll be there
There will be a minimum of three, and a maximum of six, couples on your course, with due dates close to yours.
The fee
The full course costs £225.
