The Expecting Online Antenatal Course gives you and your birth partner access to our comprehensive antenatal curriculum all in the comfort of your own home. You won’t miss out on individualised care thanks to receiving a personal video call from an Expecting Midwife. You’ll also have access to ongoing support from your midwife via text and phone throughout your pregnancy.
Throughout the course you’ll cover the important topics of:
You can also opt to purchase each session as a stand alone module. The cost for each module is £25 and you can always upgrade to the full online course after having completed your first stand alone session – this is a great way to get a feel for the course without committing to the full amount upfront.
My partner and I took the online Antenatal Class due to the current pandemic which consisted of 4 very informative videos, 2 video calls through zoom with other couples (who...read moreMy partner and I took the online Antenatal Class due to the current pandemic which consisted of 4 very informative videos, 2 video calls through zoom with other couples (who had questions you didn't realise you needed the answers to), various downloads available and direct contact with Midwife Freya who can give advice and answer any questions upto 28 days after your little one is born which is very reassuring.
There is even information on the site to help with introducing your dog to your little one. 👍🏻
The course was clearly set out and very well lead by Freya who was on hand through out to answer any questions. Freya also set up a WhatsApp group so all the couples can keep in touch.
Freya was fantastic! Due to COVID-19, we weren’t able to do the in-person antenatal classes so we did her online course, which was really helpful. My wife had an emergency...read moreFreya was fantastic! Due to COVID-19, we weren’t able to do the in-person antenatal classes so we did her online course, which was really helpful. My wife had an emergency c section and the information covered In the videos really came in handy. Thanks!read less
Marianne P.
23/06/20 - Facebook
My partner and I have just completed the expecting online course and it has been an absolute godsend during the coronavirus pandemic. When we went into lockdown I was very...read moreMy partner and I have just completed the expecting online course and it has been an absolute godsend during the coronavirus pandemic. When we went into lockdown I was very stressed at the thought of not being able to attend any antenatal classes as planned and didn’t know what to do. I tried to YouTube random antenatal videos but there was such a “mish-mash” of information that I felt more bewildered than ever. I was recommended Freya’s online course by several midwives and honestly they were right. The course is structured into 4 different episodes including Labour, Pain Relief, Feeding and Baby’s first days. It was great being able to watch the videos together with my partner, we watched them all through twice and made notes the second time around. We both feel so much better prepared now and don’t feel as though we have missed out on anything, which was definitely my main concern. Freya delivers the information brilliantly so that it doesn’t feel overwhelming to first-time parents like us. She makes you feel really at ease with it all. She also offers a video call once you have completed all of the online videos so that you can discuss any questions that you may have. I highly recommend this course, especially during the current situation, it will put your mind at ease and make you feel confident in bringing your baby into the world.read less
Nikki H.
13/06/20 - Facebook
I completed the online antenatal course (during covid pandemic) which was brilliant. It was great that me and my partner were able to watch them at our leisure and we...read moreI completed the online antenatal course (during covid pandemic) which was brilliant. It was great that me and my partner were able to watch them at our leisure and we could stop and go over bits again. It has everything you need to know and has prepared us for labour, the birth and caring for our baby after. Freya also offers a video call after completing the course to discuss any questions that we had and updated us on a few things. We had a lovely chat with her and my partner was really glad that he also did the course with me and was able to ask questions from his perspective too. I would definitely recommend doing Freya’s courses, she’s professional, relaxed and really informative!!! 😀read less
Julia H.
14/04/20 - Facebook
Just finished a personal zoom call with Freya. What a brilliant service she offers! So personalised, informative and helpful. I did the online course and the access to videos was...read moreJust finished a personal zoom call with Freya. What a brilliant service she offers! So personalised, informative and helpful. I did the online course and the access to videos was easy with supplementary notes; I loved that we could sit down and watch them at a time convenient for us. Freya then followed up with a session to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend this course.read less
Charlotte L.
13/09/19 - Facebook
Being sceptical in the beginning about an online antenatal class we were totally delighted after just one video class already! There was so much useful advice and insights given by...read moreBeing sceptical in the beginning about an online antenatal class we were totally delighted after just one video class already! There was so much useful advice and insights given by Freya that we didn’t think about booking a weekend birth class anymore (which is the common way to do it here in Germany/Berlin)! The way she presented all the background information didn’t feel like an online video at all but very personal and fondly with the right amount of humour here and there. The classes calmed me down and left us as a couple relaxed, reassured and well prepared for the birth of our first child.
We would highly recommend her classes to anyone (even to non-natives). Just brilliant!read less
Dieks A.
12/03/19 - Facebook
My wife and I did the online classes. The information was clear and comprehensive. I felt equipped and looked forward to having our baby. I remember using some of the...read moreMy wife and I did the online classes. The information was clear and comprehensive. I felt equipped and looked forward to having our baby. I remember using some of the stuff I learnt when my wife was in labour and I believe it really came in handyread less
Amanda A.
12/03/19 - Google
My husband and I completed the online course and were so pleased by all we learned. Freya is very professional in her videos but also so light hearted and shares...read moreMy husband and I completed the online course and were so pleased by all we learned. Freya is very professional in her videos but also so light hearted and shares plenty of great stories. We also had access to a load of online resources which helped us along the way. It was great to be able to sit together and do the activities from home, discussing our thoughts along the way. Thanks Freya for preparing us so well!read less
Nina T.
14/03/18 - Facebook
I watched the online videos which were informative, succinct and massively useful in preparing for birth
Lucy S.
04/03/18 - Facebook
These classes are an absolute GAME CHANGER. So glad that I discovered them when I was pregnant with baby number two. Better than any pregnancy and birth book I’ve read....read moreThese classes are an absolute GAME CHANGER. So glad that I discovered them when I was pregnant with baby number two. Better than any pregnancy and birth book I’ve read.
Me and my husband found the videos invaluable and watched them several times. I can honestly say that they were a huge contributor to the birth of daughter being so great. So grateful I found this incredible resource and highly recommend it!!!!read less
Leila B.
28/01/18 - Facebook
We've been doing the online antenatal classes in Australia as a refresher for our upcoming second child (5 year gap!) and they're fantastic. Would highly recommend this course to anyone-...read moreWe've been doing the online antenatal classes in Australia as a refresher for our upcoming second child (5 year gap!) and they're fantastic. Would highly recommend this course to anyone- especially those who want to do it from the comfort of their own home with no need to arrange babysitters. Freya is fabulous- thank you! 🙂read less
Alia H.
30/09/17 - Facebook
Freya is an excellent teacher, and as first-time parents, she guided us on all aspects of labour as well as handy "after" tips as well. Highly recommend her classes! She...read moreFreya is an excellent teacher, and as first-time parents, she guided us on all aspects of labour as well as handy "after" tips as well. Highly recommend her classes! She is passionate about her work, extremely knowledgeable and has great energy making it all seem far less daunting.read less
When to buy
It’s best to buy access to the online antenatal course between week 30-38 of your pregnancy. This is to ensure that you have already had time to feel comfortable with the fact that you are carrying your baby and best ready to begin to think about the arrival of your baby. This time frame also means that all the info (and questions answered in your video call) will be fresh when it is most needed. You can of course choose to access the course at any other time convenient to you.
If buying sessions individually then sessions 1 & 2 should be completed during pregnancy but sessions 3 & 4 can be completed either during pregnancy or after giving birth.
Buy Now – Individual Sessions
Choose any one of our sessions. You can always upgrade to the full course during your 7 day access and save £35 on the individual sessions and video call. Choose from:
After completing your purchase & making payment you will be able to access your videos and downloadable content through the ‘my account’ tab – you’ll have access for 30 days. Use your email address and chosen password to log in. We’ll also send you a confirmation/link email that will take you directly to your account – please make sure this doesn’t slip into your junk folder without noticing! Within a few days an Expecting midwife will be in touch to arrange your video-call.
Alongside our comprehensive online antenatal course we also offer one off video calls with an Expecting midwife. This is a great way to get the support you need when you need it without even having to leave the house. We can schedule a call at a time that suits you! This is available throughout your pregnancy and can also be booked in the 28 days after giving birth with and will be fulfilled by our partners ‘Beyond Expecting’.
My partner and I took the online Antenatal Class due to the current pandemic which consisted of 4 very informative...read moreMy partner and I took the online Antenatal Class due to the current pandemic which consisted of 4 very informative videos, 2 video calls through zoom with other couples (who had questions you didn't realise you needed the answers to), various downloads available and direct contact with Midwife Freya who can give advice and answer any questions upto 28 days after your little one is born which is very reassuring.
There is even information on the site to help with introducing your dog to your little one. 👍🏻
The course was clearly set out and very well lead by Freya who was on hand through out to answer any questions. Freya also set up a WhatsApp group so all the couples can keep in touch.
The thought of participating in antenatal classes, as I’m sure is the case with many men, left me with...read moreThe thought of participating in antenatal classes, as I’m sure is the case with many men, left me with a certain amount of trepidation. I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised. So much so I actually started looking forward to them. Freya’s presentation is interesting, informative and engaging.
My partner and I believed we had a good grasp of what to expect and questioned whether we even needed to take antenatal classes. We are both incredibly glad we did. Not only did we learn an awful lot but were also encouraged to think about things that hadn’t occurred to us.
For anyone considering whether to take antenatal classes or who to take them with, I couldn’t recommend Expecting any higher. Thank you Freya for enhancing our whole pregnancy experience.read less
Gary D.
21/08/20
The expecting antenatal course was very informative and gave us confidence as first time parents. Our local expecting midwife, Gemma,...read moreThe expecting antenatal course was very informative and gave us confidence as first time parents. Our local expecting midwife, Gemma, was extremely supportive and knowledgeable and offered us lots of reassurance. Would highly recommendread less
Mathew N.
05/08/20
I can not recommend this course enough. The learning and honesty you receive in the sessions is really refreshing. Freya...read moreI can not recommend this course enough. The learning and honesty you receive in the sessions is really refreshing. Freya is incredibly supportive and provides a really calming influence to my panic!! When things decide to take an unexpected early arrival she also provided bespoke support to ensure I felt supported. The ongoing advice and support is incredibly welcomed. If you are considering don’t hesitate. Top notch! 👏👏read less
Kerry N.
04/08/20
Freya is such a lovely woman, her customer service was warmth & friendly. Her antenatal classes was very informative and...read moreFreya is such a lovely woman, her customer service was warmth & friendly. Her antenatal classes was very informative and practical. My husband and I really learnt a lot and we are happy to recommend her to our circle of friends and family anytime, any day!read less
Nessa V.
19/07/20
This antenatal course and Freya were absolutely amazing experience! I am so glad my husband and I picked this course...read moreThis antenatal course and Freya were absolutely amazing experience! I am so glad my husband and I picked this course not only it was well structured, clearly communicated, informative and detailed but also with a lot of practical advice and recommendations. It really provided a great level of detail to be able to imagine what to expect on the day as well as what happens once the baby is born and what options are available. It definitely prepared us for this experience and I feel less nervous and anxious. I would greatly recommend this course to anyone who wants to prepare for the labour and what comes afterwards. Freya is extremely experienced and knowledgeable midwife with a fantastic sense of humour, able to answer any questions clearly and honestly. This was an excellent course. Thank you Freya 🙏🏻read less
Lenka S.
19/07/20
Freya was fantastic! Due to COVID-19, we weren’t able to do the in-person antenatal classes so we did her online...read moreFreya was fantastic! Due to COVID-19, we weren’t able to do the in-person antenatal classes so we did her online course, which was really helpful. My wife had an emergency c section and the information covered In the videos really came in handy. Thanks!read less
Joe P.
13/07/20
My husband and I are really pleased to have found this course. There is such a lot of content and...read moreMy husband and I are really pleased to have found this course. There is such a lot of content and we feel as prepared as we possibly could do for the arrival of our first baby.
Everything has been clearly presented and explained and we believe that we have picked up some fantastic extra advice and practical tips, in addition to all of the crucial medical information.
Freya has been a wonderful support on the course Zoom calls and through WhatsApp in between. We have really appreciated her informative, no nonsense, but open-minded approach to all of the issues covered.
We would not hesitate to recommend the course to other parents-to-be, locally or further afield, and think that it has been great value for money.read less
Charlotte D.
07/07/20
My partner and I have just completed the expecting online course and it has been an absolute godsend during the...read moreMy partner and I have just completed the expecting online course and it has been an absolute godsend during the coronavirus pandemic. When we went into lockdown I was very stressed at the thought of not being able to attend any antenatal classes as planned and didn’t know what to do. I tried to YouTube random antenatal videos but there was such a “mish-mash” of information that I felt more bewildered than ever. I was recommended Freya’s online course by several midwives and honestly they were right. The course is structured into 4 different episodes including Labour, Pain Relief, Feeding and Baby’s first days. It was great being able to watch the videos together with my partner, we watched them all through twice and made notes the second time around. We both feel so much better prepared now and don’t feel as though we have missed out on anything, which was definitely my main concern. Freya delivers the information brilliantly so that it doesn’t feel overwhelming to first-time parents like us. She makes you feel really at ease with it all. She also offers a video call once you have completed all of the online videos so that you can discuss any questions that you may have. I highly recommend this course, especially during the current situation, it will put your mind at ease and make you feel confident in bringing your baby into the world.read less
Marianne P.
23/06/20
I completed the online antenatal course (during covid pandemic) which was brilliant. It was great that me and my partner...read moreI completed the online antenatal course (during covid pandemic) which was brilliant. It was great that me and my partner were able to watch them at our leisure and we could stop and go over bits again. It has everything you need to know and has prepared us for labour, the birth and caring for our baby after. Freya also offers a video call after completing the course to discuss any questions that we had and updated us on a few things. We had a lovely chat with her and my partner was really glad that he also did the course with me and was able to ask questions from his perspective too. I would definitely recommend doing Freya’s courses, she’s professional, relaxed and really informative!!! 😀read less
Nikki H.
13/06/20
My husband and I attended the expecting antenatal classes in Stafford. Freya was a great source of knowledge and her...read moreMy husband and I attended the expecting antenatal classes in Stafford. Freya was a great source of knowledge and her classes were very helpful for all stages of pregnancy, labour, birth & beyond. The limited number of attendees enabled us to get the most out of each session and to get to know the other couples. Each session was as interactive as the group wanted it to be. The latter part of the course was held virtually due to the restrictions posed by the COVID pandemic, but this was managed well by Freya and did not take away from the overall usefulness of the course. We found Freya very approachable and would highly recommend her classes.read less
Raeesa C.
11/06/20
Freya is a great teacher and made me feel at ease at the antenatal classes. Connecting with the other group...read moreFreya is a great teacher and made me feel at ease at the antenatal classes. Connecting with the other group members afterwards has been an absolute lifeline during lockdown. Highly recommend the classes and the support given by Freya, and the peer-peer support afterwards.read less
Lizzy W.
01/06/20
We recently finished our antenatal classes with Freya. Unfortunately due to coronavirus we were unable to meet in person and...read moreWe recently finished our antenatal classes with Freya. Unfortunately due to coronavirus we were unable to meet in person and I was a little apprehensive of how well the course would work when delivered online. However we needn't have worried. We came away from the course feeling informed, much more confident and very reassured. The support received between and after classes was also invaluable. I would highly recommend anyone to take this course.read less
Rebecca R.
29/05/20
We found Freya's virtual antenatal classes really helpful and informative. She is really knowledgeable, and it was great to be...read moreWe found Freya's virtual antenatal classes really helpful and informative. She is really knowledgeable, and it was great to be able to ask all our questions. The classes covered pregnancy, birth and life afterwards, and we feel a lot more prepared now. I would definitely recommend. She also keeps in touch with us all after the classes, so we can still ask questions that we forgot to ask in the classes.read less
Kathryn F.
23/05/20
Freyas antenatal classes have been so helpful to me and my husband. Due to the lock down we weren't able...read moreFreyas antenatal classes have been so helpful to me and my husband. Due to the lock down we weren't able to meet the group face to face but that didn't stop us getting the best out of the course. We watched informative videos and had online chats with Freya and the other couples. She covers a whole range of topics to make you feel full prepared for birth and the life afterwards (which you sometimes forget about)! We were able to ask Freya questions throughout which she always had an answer for, however silly you think your question is! Being pregnant during the Corona virus pandemic has it's own worries on top of everything else. We were fortunate to have found Freya who offered us reasurance in an unknown and scary time. I cannot recommend her highly enough.read less
Helen
23/05/20
I cannot recommend these antenatal classes enough!!!! The sessions you attend whilst pregnant were fantastic providing you with all the...read moreI cannot recommend these antenatal classes enough!!!! The sessions you attend whilst pregnant were fantastic providing you with all the information you needed! But for me the support afterwards that I’ve received from Freya and the peer WhatsApp group has been invaluable. Being a first time mom especially during Covid-19 the group has been a lifeline. I use the WhatsApp group on a daily basis to ask questions and share, it’s amazing! If you’re thinking of booking this course then do it, you really won’t regret it. ☺️ Thank you for everything Freya!read less
Ruth B.
04/05/20
Just finished a personal zoom call with Freya. What a brilliant service she offers! So personalised, informative and helpful. I...read moreJust finished a personal zoom call with Freya. What a brilliant service she offers! So personalised, informative and helpful. I did the online course and the access to videos was easy with supplementary notes; I loved that we could sit down and watch them at a time convenient for us. Freya then followed up with a session to answer all of our questions. I highly recommend this course.read less
Julia H.
14/04/20
We’re so glad we signed up for Expecting classes with Freya! We met such a lovely group of people &...read moreWe’re so glad we signed up for Expecting classes with Freya! We met such a lovely group of people & it’s so invaluable to have the support of others going through the same things as you. The classes themselves were so informative, but in easily manageable amounts to get our heads around. We feel as prepared as we possibly can for labour/birth and life with baby.
Freya is so knowledgeable and approachable and has been an amazing support as we approach birth, and know will continue to be so once baby is here. Our classes switched from in person to virtual part-way through due to the Coronavirus pandemic and it’s not made a difference to the support at all. We’d urge anyone that’s expecting to sign up for these classes!read less
Michelle H.
07/04/20
My husband and I first did Freya's classes in 2017. Freya is clearly a brilliant midwife who loves what...read moreMy husband and I first did Freya's classes in 2017. Freya is clearly a brilliant midwife who loves what she does! The content of the course was extensive and really well presented. When I went into labour I felt like I knew exactly what was happening every step of the way and when things didn't go to plan both my husband and I felt totally secure with what was happening around us thanks to everything we'd learned from Freya. The atmosphere of the course was also really friendly and relaxed and we still meet up regularly with our group. When pregnant with my second daughter I decided to try an online hypno-birthing course but I found it all so hard to watch and confusing that I found myself feeling really quite stressed about the approaching labour. I then did a refresher of the expecting course using the online videos and I am so glad I did! It was like a breath of fresh air listening to Freya again and I immediately felt calm and in control again. I couldn't recommend the Expecting classes enough!read less
Alex C.
30/03/20
Me and my husband attended the expecting course run by Sarah (who was also our midwife) in Wolverhampton in July...read moreMe and my husband attended the expecting course run by Sarah (who was also our midwife) in Wolverhampton in July 2019. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Our daughter is now 6 months old and we still think back on it very fondly. We felt so much more prepared for birth and the choices available to us through the course. Sarah was an excellent host and we have made great friends with the other couples we did the course with with. Mom's and babies still regularly hang out. If you have a good host it is worth the money, it's great knowing they are trained and practicing midwife's who really know what they are talking about and much cheaper than NCT. I spent ages agonising over which to do but glad we chose Expecting and Sarah.read less
