The Village Birth Prep Course
Preparing Your Mind & Body for Birth
A Full-Day Birth Prep Course for You and Your Birth Partner | 9am – 5pm
Most birth education teaches you about labour. This workshop teaches you what to actually do when it starts.
You'll spend the day with a team of four specialist practitioners — a Home & Hospital Birth Midwife, a Doula, a Lactation Consultant, and a Pre & Postnatal MumSafe Personal Trainer — who work with birthing families every single day. This isn't a generalist prenatal class. It's a full day with the exact people families call on through pregnancy, labour, and those first fragile weeks postpartum, all in one room, all focused on you.
Why Families Choose This Workshop
Most antenatal courses leave you with information but no idea how to use it when contractions start. This workshop closes that gap.
Birth isn't something you learn about — it's something you move through, respond to, and experience in your body. Understanding the process matters, but practising the tools with experienced practitioners in the room is what builds real confidence going into labour.
Across the day, our team will help you:
Understand what your body is doing during labour, physiologically
Practise practical ways to support and work with the birth process
Rehearse hands-on tools before labour begins, not for the first time during it
Give your birth partner a clear, confident, active role
A Team With Range — Not Just One Perspective
Because you're learning from a Midwife, Doula, Lactation Consultant, and Pre & Postnatal PT together, you get a rounded picture of birth preparation that a single-practitioner course can't offer:
Midwifery expertise on the physiology of labour and how it progresses in home and hospital settings
Doula-led hands-on comfort measures, positioning, and continuous partner support techniques
Pre + Postnatal Trainer-guided movement, strength, and pelvic preparation you can safely continue at home
Lactation consulting insight into the fourth trimester, feeding, and the early postpartum transition
You leave with one cohesive plan, built by the specialists who each live in their part of this journey daily.
What You'll Learn
Understanding Labour
What happens physiologically during labour
How labour progresses and what supports it
How to work with your body rather than against it
Movement & Body Preparation
Birth-supportive exercises to build strength and endurance
Pelvic mobility and positioning to support baby's movement
Floor-based and birth ball exercises you can continue at home
Breath & Nervous System Support
Simple breathwork to reduce tension and support focus
Ways to stay grounded as intensity builds
Tools to support your nervous system during labour
Hands-On Labour Tools
Labour positions and movement sequences
Partner support techniques for comfort and positioning
Acupressure for pregnancy and labour
How to use a TENS machine, including pad placement
Rebozo and birth sling techniques for comfort and release
The Fourth Trimester
What to expect in the early days after birth
Understanding newborn feeding and sleep cues
How to support yourself and your baby through the transition into parenthood
Built for Partners Who Want a Real Role
The most common thing we hear from partners is: "I want to help, but I don't know what to do."
This workshop is designed to answer that directly. Partners leave with practical, rehearsed tools for movement, comfort measures, breathwork, and positioning — so instead of standing by, they walk into the birth space knowing exactly how to support you.
What's Included
A full day with four specialist practitioners in a small-group setting
Hands-on guided practice throughout the day
Full access to birth balls, TENS machines, rebozos and slings
Take-home resources to keep practising after the workshop
Tea and light refreshments
Dedicated time for your questions and individual support
Who This Is For
This workshop is ideal if you:
Are in your second or third trimester
Want a practical, hands-on approach rather than another lecture
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice online
Want your partner to feel genuinely confident and involved
Are after a supportive, evidence-informed approach — without rigid rules or pressure
A Gentle Note
Every birth is unique. This workshop isn't about controlling or predicting how your birth will unfold — it's about helping you feel prepared, adaptable, and supported, whichever way your labour goes.
Ready to Feel More Prepared?
Spend a full day with a Midwife, Doula, Lactation Consultant, and Pre & Postnatal PT, and leave with the knowledge, tools, and partner-ready confidence to approach birth feeling calm and prepared.
Breastfeeding Class
OR
Welcome to your trusted breastfeeding support resource. Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early weeks of motherhood, our expert breastfeeding classes are here to guide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. As an IBCLC lactation consultant and experienced midwife, I offer group classes and private sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs.
Why Choose Our Breastfeeding Classes?
Personalised & Expert Care
With years of experience in both midwifery and lactation consultancy, Harriet provides evidence-based, compassionate support to parents navigating their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mum or need a refresher, my classes cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
Flexible Options for Every Family
Group Classes: Join like-minded parents in a supportive group setting to learn the basics of breastfeeding, including latch techniques, positions, milk supply, and troubleshooting.
Private Sessions: (Available here) If you prefer one-on-one support, my private sessions are tailored to your unique needs, helping you overcome any breastfeeding challenges and offering personalised guidance.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Content
Our classes are based on the latest research in lactation and midwifery, ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date information to make the best choices for you and your baby.
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course May
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course with Kathryn from Mamma Nurture 9 May 10am-4pm.
Hi I am Kathryn, a certified Mindful Hypnobirthing Instructor and super exctied to bring Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course to The Village Collective. You won't learn just breathing and relaxation in this course, you will learn how to amplify the effect of these using hypnosis, alongside some powerful and simple birth mindfulness.
We will prepare both of your mindsets ready for an empowering birth, learning how to reframe birth, release any fears and worries you may have and give you the practical and phsyical tools, resources and support you need for a confident and calm birth.
You will both leave this day feeling so incredibly prepared both practically and emotionally for your birth with a huge amount of new knowledge.
Topics we cover in the
Mindful Hypnobirthing Course
Psychological process of birthing and how your mind and body works together
Breathing techniques and mindset training
Creating an oxytocin toolkit
Releasing fears, worries and reframing birth
Anchoring and imagery to create a calming space and mindset
How to stay calm and alert with self-hypnosis
Reducing intervention with simple changes to your birth plan and your language
Physical toolkit for your partner to support your birth
What's included in the day:
Recorded Hypnobirthing Tracks by Kathryn
Take home worksheets and mindful gifts to use for your birth
Option for me to record your personal visuallisation
Total cost of the day per couple $295 Next Date: 9 May 2026 @ The Village Collective 10am-4pm
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course February 2026
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course with Kathryn from Mamma Nurture 7 February 10am-4pm.
Hi I am Kathryn, a certified Mindful Hypnobirthing Instructor and super exctied to bring Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course to The Village Collective. You won't learn just breathing and relaxation in this course, you will learn how to amplify the effect of these using hypnosis, alongside some powerful and simple birth mindfulness.
We will prepare both of your mindsets ready for an empowering birth, learning how to reframe birth, release any fears and worries you may have and give you the practical and phsyical tools, resources and support you need for a confident and calm birth.
You will both leave this day feeling so incredibly prepared both practically and emotionally for your birth with a huge amount of new knowledge.
Topics we cover in the
Mindful Hypnobirthing Course
Psychological process of birthing and how your mind and body works together
Breathing techniques and mindset training
Creating an oxytocin toolkit
Releasing fears, worries and reframing birth
Anchoring and imagery to create a calming space and mindset
How to stay calm and alert with self-hypnosis
Reducing intervention with simple changes to your birth plan and your language
Physical toolkit for your partner to support your birth
What's included in the day:
Online version of the Mindful Hypnobirthing course valued at $99
Take home worksheets and mindful gifts to use for your birth
Hypnobirthing sound tracks
Option for me to record your personal visuallisation as created in the course
Total cost of the day per couple $295 Next Date: 7 February 2026 @ The Village Collective 10am-4pm
Baby Massage & Mamma Time February 2026 5 week course
The Baby Massage & Mamma Time course is a 5 week course and is a wonderful way to tune in with your baby, meet other local mums and enjoy the many incredible benefits baby massage - perfect for babies 6 weeks+.
Benefits to baby massage include:
improves relaxation and encourages sleep
helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind
stimulates all a baby’s major systems: co-ordination, respiration, digestion, learning ability and language development
strengthen your bond with baby and has been proven to reduce post natal depression
relaxation time for you too!
This course starts on Tuesday 3 February for 5 weeks 12pm-1:30pm
Each class includes baby massage, mamma time where we have tea and snacks while sharing our motherhood journey and connecting with the other mums. We always finish up with a calming relaxation both you and baby will enjoy!
You will leave each class feeling connected to both your baby and other local mums and lovely and calm for the rest of the day!
Breastfeeding Class
OR
Welcome to your trusted breastfeeding support resource. Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early weeks of motherhood, our expert breastfeeding classes are here to guide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. As an IBCLC lactation consultant and experienced midwife, I offer group classes and private sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs.
Why Choose Our Breastfeeding Classes?
Personalised & Expert Care
With years of experience in both midwifery and lactation consultancy, Harriet provides evidence-based, compassionate support to parents navigating their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mum or need a refresher, my classes cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
Flexible Options for Every Family
Group Classes: Join like-minded parents in a supportive group setting to learn the basics of breastfeeding, including latch techniques, positions, milk supply, and troubleshooting.
Private Sessions: (Available here) If you prefer one-on-one support, my private sessions are tailored to your unique needs, helping you overcome any breastfeeding challenges and offering personalised guidance.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Content
Our classes are based on the latest research in lactation and midwifery, ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date information to make the best choices for you and your baby.
Baby Massage & Mamma Time October 5 week course
The Baby Massage & Mamma Time course is a 5 week course and is a wonderful way to tune in with your baby, meet other local mums and enjoy the many incredible benefits baby massage - perfect for babies 6 weeks+.
Benefits to baby massage include:
improves relaxation and encourages sleep
helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind
stimulates all a baby’s major systems: co-ordination, respiration, digestion, learning ability and language development
strengthen your bond with baby and has been proven to reduce post natal depression
relaxation time for you too!
This course starts on Tuesday 14 October for 5 weeks 10am-11:30am
Each class includes baby massage, mamma time where we have tea and snacks while sharing our motherhood journey and connecting with the other mums. We always finish up with a calming relaxation both you and baby will enjoy!
You will leave each class feeling connected to both your baby and other local mums and lovely and calm for the rest of the day!
Breastfeeding Class
OR
Welcome to your trusted breastfeeding support resource. Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early weeks of motherhood, our expert breastfeeding classes are here to guide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. As an IBCLC lactation consultant and experienced midwife, I offer group classes and private sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs.
Why Choose Our Breastfeeding Classes?
Personalised & Expert Care
With years of experience in both midwifery and lactation consultancy, Harriet provides evidence-based, compassionate support to parents navigating their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mum or need a refresher, my classes cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
Flexible Options for Every Family
Group Classes: Join like-minded parents in a supportive group setting to learn the basics of breastfeeding, including latch techniques, positions, milk supply, and troubleshooting.
Private Sessions: (Available here) If you prefer one-on-one support, my private sessions are tailored to your unique needs, helping you overcome any breastfeeding challenges and offering personalised guidance.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Content
Our classes are based on the latest research in lactation and midwifery, ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date information to make the best choices for you and your baby.
Breastfeeding Class
OR
Welcome to your trusted breastfeeding support resource. Whether you’re expecting a baby or navigating the early weeks of motherhood, our expert breastfeeding classes are here to guide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed. As an IBCLC lactation consultant and experienced midwife, I offer group classes and private sessions tailored to your unique breastfeeding needs.
Why Choose Our Breastfeeding Classes?
Personalised & Expert Care
With years of experience in both midwifery and lactation consultancy, Harriet provides evidence-based, compassionate support to parents navigating their breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a first-time mum or need a refresher, my classes cover everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
Flexible Options for Every Family
Group Classes: Join like-minded parents in a supportive group setting to learn the basics of breastfeeding, including latch techniques, positions, milk supply, and troubleshooting.
Private Sessions: (Available here) If you prefer one-on-one support, my private sessions are tailored to your unique needs, helping you overcome any breastfeeding challenges and offering personalised guidance.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Content
Our classes are based on the latest research in lactation and midwifery, ensuring you receive accurate, up-to-date information to make the best choices for you and your baby.
Baby Massage & Mamma Time June 5 Week Course
The Baby Massage & Mamma Time course is a 5 week course and is a wonderful way to tune in with your baby, meet other local mums and enjoy the many incredible benefits baby massage - perfect for babies 6 weeks+.
Benefits to baby massage include:
improves relaxation and encourages sleep
helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind
stimulates all a baby’s major systems: co-ordination, respiration, digestion, learning ability and language development
strengthen your bond with baby and has been proven to reduce post natal depression
relaxation time for you too!
This course starts on Thursday 5 June for 5 weeks 10am-11:30am
Each class includes baby massage, mamma time where we have tea and snacks while sharing our motherhood journey and connecting with the other mums. We always finish up with a calming relaxation both you and baby will enjoy!
You will leave each class feeling connected to both your baby and other local mums and lovely and calm for the rest of the day!
Foundation Course: Returning to Exercise Safely - Starts 14 May
When returning to exercise there are some key components that we need to be looking at. Although the doctor gives us the all clear at that 6 week check up there are so many factors to consider before jumping straight back into exercise.
In this 6 week Foundations Course we’ll go over the importance of taking things slow and setting up a strong foundation first, as this is going to allow you to build strength from the inside out and help you progress safely and confidently. The breath work I teach in this course will not only assist you in returning to the exercise of your choice but also assist in supporting you in everyday life too!
Cost: $120 for 6 weeks
Dates: 14 May - 18 June 2025
Day + Time: Wednesdays 12pm - 1pm
What to expect over the 6 weeks
Week 1 - Basic Anatomy and the introduction of breath work and the important role it plays in setting up a strong foundation. We’ll also look at daily habits that can assist us and some gentle mobility work
Week 2 - We add on the next layer and that is our pelvic floor work. We go over visualisation and activations to support you in your training and everyday life. We add some movement to this to see how the switch ons assist us.
Week 3 - We look at the anatomy of our core and how it supports us, and find your unique cue for activations and visualtions. We add in some integrative core work here too.
Week 4 - We put the above steps into practice and strat to add in more movement e.g. sagittal, even weights, bilateral. We also add in a test that can be done when you’re in various exercises to make sure you’re progressing safely.
Week 5 - We continue with Movement but look at different ways the body will move when load has been added. (transverse, frontal, loaded)
Week 6 - Cardio week. This week we go over options for cardio and workshop any questions you may have.
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course May 2025
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course with Kathryn from Mamma Nurture 4 May 10am-4pm.
Hi I am Kathryn, a certified Mindful Hypnobirthing Instructor and super exctied to bring Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course to The Village Collective. You won't learn just breathing and relaxation in this course, you will learn how to amplify the effect of these using hypnosis, alongside some powerful and simple birth mindfulness.
We will prepare both of your mindsets ready for an empowering birth, learning how to reframe birth, release any fears and worries you may have and give you the practical and phsyical tools, resources and support you need for a confident and calm birth.
You will both leave this day feeling so incredibly prepared both practically and emotionally for your birth with a huge amount of new knowledge.
Topics we cover in the
Mindful Hypnobirthing Course
Psychological process of birthing and how your mind and body works together
Breathing techniques and mindset training
Creating an oxytocin toolkit
Releasing fears, worries and reframing birth
Anchoring and imagery to create a calming space and mindset
How to stay calm and alert with self-hypnosis
Reducing intervention with simple changes to your birth plan and your language
Physical toolkit for your partner to support your birth
What's included in the day:
Online version of the Mindful Hypnobirthing course valued at $99
Take home worksheets and mindful gifts to use for your birth
Hypnobirthing sound tracks
Option for me to record your personal visuallisation as created in the course
Total cost of the day per couple $295 Next Date: 4 May 2025 @ The Village Collective 10am-4pm
Mothers Group - April
Biology never intended for us to mother our babies on our own. Mothers deserve to be surrounded by others walking the path of early motherhood - sharing, connecting and supporting.
We're excited to announce The Village Mothers’ Group; a six week course designed just for you and your bub (babies aged 6 weeks to 9 months).
Each week, we'll be joined by a different Collective Practitioner to share invaluable knowledge, provide support, and help you thrive as a mum. This will then be followed by time to connect, for babies to play and for you to have tea and share the ups and downs of motherhood.
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In our welcoming session to Mothers Group we open up the space to share our story and listen to others.
Kathryn will also shares her knowledge and skills with you. Being able to use the techniques demonstrated in this session will provide you with tools for self massage with multiple benefits to your body.
We will also run through some baby massage echniques to support relaxation, sleep and digestion.
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Sam is a dietitian and nutritionist who focuses on Nutrition Therapy for the first 1000 day postpartum and will be joining us this week.
We are not screened on our nutrition post birth which can lead to nutritional deficiencies going undetected delaying recovery and hormonal rebalancing.
Sam will discuss the nutrients at risk, food sources to concentrate on. Sam will also share some incredibly nourishing postpartum recipes, tips and tools to support you in healing from the inside out.
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In this session we will explore essential herbs and nutrients to support postpartum recovery. Learn how to naturally nourish your body, promote healing and boost energy during this transformative time and as the winter months are coming closer.
We’ll cover gentle yet effective herbal remedies, key minerals and pracitcal self-care tips designed specifically to enhance your recovery, balance hormones and support overall wellbeing
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Harriet will facilitate discussions to help you get to know each other alongside information to help you understand your babies cues, sensory and developmental needs, and we can discuss holistic sleep or challenges in your parenting journeys so far.
This session is guided by the groups individual needs.
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Lisa our incredible PT and return to exerise guru will be joining us this week. She will be taking us through pelvic floor exercises, breathworth and simple core exercises to help us feel strong as we continue to heal after having our babies!
You are going to love this informative, fun and ineractive session with Lisa!
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This session is all about YOU! We will start this beautiful session with a cocoa ceremony, followed by a sharing circle, journally and finish up with a restoratie mediation.
You are going to feel so beautiful and restored from the inside out after this special session honouring your transformative journey into motherhood.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Baby Massage & Mamma Time March 2025 Course
The Baby Massage & Mamma Time course is a 5 week course and is a wonderful way to tune in with your baby, meet other local mums and enjoy the many incredible benefits baby massage - perfect for babies 6 weeks+.
Benefits to baby massage include:
improves relaxation and encourages sleep
helps to relieve the effects of colic, teething, constipation and wind
stimulates all a baby’s major systems: co-ordination, respiration, digestion, learning ability and language development
strengthen your bond with baby and has been proven to reduce post natal depression
relaxation time for you too!
This course starts on Thursday 13 March for 5 weeks 12pm-1:30am.
Each class includes baby massage, mamma time where we have tea and snacks while sharing our motherhood journey and connecting with the other mums. We always finish up with a calming relaxation both you and baby will enjoy!
You will leave each class feeling connected to both your baby and other local mums and lovely and calm for the rest of the day!
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course March 2025
Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course with Kathryn from Mamma Nurture 9 March 10am-4pm.
Hi I am Kathryn, a certified Mindful Hypnobirthing Instructor and super exctied to bring Mindful Hypnobirthing Day Course to The Village Collective. You won't learn just breathing and relaxation in this course, you will learn how to amplify the effect of these using hypnosis, alongside some powerful and simple birth mindfulness.
We will prepare both of your mindsets ready for an empowering birth, learning how to reframe birth, release any fears and worries you may have and give you the practical and phsyical tools, resources and support you need for a confident and calm birth.
You will both leave this day feeling so incredibly prepared both practically and emotionally for your birth with a huge amount of new knowledge.
Topics we cover in the
Mindful Hypnobirthing Course
Psychological process of birthing and how your mind and body works together
Breathing techniques and mindset training
Creating an oxytocin toolkit
Releasing fears, worries and reframing birth
Anchoring and imagery to create a calming space and mindset
How to stay calm and alert with self-hypnosis
Reducing intervention with simple changes to your birth plan and your language
Physical toolkit for your partner to support your birth
What's included in the day:
Online version of the Mindful Hypnobirthing course valued at $99
Take home worksheets and mindful gifts to use for your birth
Hypnobirthing sound tracks
Option for me to record your personal visuallisation as created in the course
Total cost of the day per couple $295 Next Date: 9 March 2025 @ The Village Collective 10am-4pm
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.
Yin Yoga with Amy
Amy’s classes provide:
A welcoming and supportive environment for all levels, including beginners.
Guidance for mothers at every stage of their journey, including pregnancy and postpartum.
Modifications and props to ensure comfort and accessibility.
A nurturing community where you can relax and connect.
A peaceful ending ritual with a sip of tea and optional sharing time.