The Best Pregnancy Classes in Glasgow

Antenatal and pregnancy classes in Glasgow are a great way to help prepare you for the arrival of your baby. For first-time parents, they can be a great tool to help learn information about your pregnancy, birth, and taking care of your baby.

Classes aimed at expectant mothers are usually run by professionals such as midwives or experienced childbirth educators and provide essential information about pregnancy, and the stages of labour and can help expectant parents feel more confident as they approach childbirth.

Pregnancy classes can also be a wonderful way to meet other mums-to-be in your area and create a support network. There are many different pregnancy and antenatal classes available so there is bound to be something to suit everyone. Whether you are looking for a calming yoga class or an educational birthing class, there are many ways you can prepare yourself, learn information about your pregnancy, and meet other parents-to-be while you are pregnant.

We have compiled a list of the best and most interesting pregnancy classes in the Glasgow area. So if you are an expectant mum check out the list below.

The Birth and Baby Space

The Birth and Baby Space offers a selection of brilliant antenatal classes across Glasgow that are aimed not only at expectant mothers but also at their partners and extended family members. Founded by Lisa who is qualified in antenatal care and NCT licensed, began her journey to support expectant families after her own experience with childbirth and motherhood.

Antenatal classes are offered in either a group setting or on a one-to-one basis and cover all the essential information expectant mothers need to know. This includes a 50/50 split between preparing for the birth of your child and how to care for them once they arrive.

Antenatal classes at Birth and Baby Space aim to equip women with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions for the birth of their babies. Partners are welcome to join the classes and there is also a selection of classes aimed at family members such as grandparents.

Bump and Baby Club – Pregnancy Classes in Glasgow

Bump & Baby Club is an independent provider of antenatal classes in the UK. They provide informative courses for expectant parents available both online and in-person.

The Bump & Baby Club classes take a modern approach to traditional antenatal education, placing a strong emphasis on supporting your choices throughout your pregnancy and birth journey. The classes are available in two locations in Glasgow, with one class located in Shawlands and the other in the West End of the city.

The Bump & Baby classes offer a sociable setting for parents-to-be to come together, learn about pregnancy, birth, and baby care, and have some fun. Each class is limited to only ten couples with baby due dates within a four-week window of each other, providing parents with the opportunity to create meaningful friendships.

Bump & Baby Club classes also include free baby first aid information to assist parents should an emergency arise once their baby is born. Classes also include a hypnobirthing course enabling expectant parents to explore relaxation techniques and foster a positive and empowering birthing experience.

Alice Blazy – Winning – Yoga

Alice Blazy-Winning started her practice offering yoga and well-being classes to expectant mothers after her own experience with yoga during her pregnancy in 2011. Alice is a registered Yoga Teacher, and Hypnobirthing Teacher, with a specialism in Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, and Baby Yoga & Massage.

Classes with Alice are compassionate with a focus on breath work that is beneficial to mums-to-be. Alice’s Pregnancy Yoga classes take place in the West End area of Glasgow and are suitable for both beginners and those experienced in yoga practices.

Pregnancy yoga classes are suitable from 12 weeks onwards and are bookable as a six-week course. The course includes a digital toolkit for attendees to use at home, and access to a private Whatsapp group to communicate and socialise with other expectant mums.

Alice also offers Postnatal Yoga classes to help women recover post-birth, online restorative bedtime yoga classes, and an online Hypnobirthing course.

Born Ready Baby

The Best Pregnancy Classes in Glasgow

Born Ready Baby was set up by Katy who is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, and fully qualified hypnobirthing teacher who lives in Glasgow. Born Ready Baby aims to help expectant mums feel prepared, calm, and in control of the birth of their babies through the hypnobirthing classes they offer.

Born Ready Baby offers a selection of hypnobirthing classes which include group classes, one-to-one courses, and taster sessions. Group classes are offered in person in Glasgow, over four sessions which last two hours. Classes teach expectant mums how to have a positive birth experience and help to prepare women for every type of birthing option.

Katy also offers hypnotherapy for anyone feeling the effects of anxiety, confidence, and self-esteem issues. There are also many free tools around Hypnobirthing such as downloadable e-books and free taster Zoom classes which expectant mothers can explore before deciding to sign up for a course.

Strong Like A Mutha

Strong Like a Mutha was founded in 2016 by Lyndsey Roberts following her experience of a high-risk pregnancy and her journey back to postnatal health. Lyndsey has created a sanctuary for people to exercise during pregnancy and postnatally in a safe and welcoming environment.

Strong Like a Mutha is inclusive of any expectant person regardless of their gender and the gym is a welcoming environment for expectant people to exercise safely. Although expectant people can access the gym, sessions are not supervised, however, there is always a coach on hand and pregnancy-safe workouts are available through their online platform.

Strong Like a Mutha offers strength-building gym classes to pregnant people to empower them through pregnancy. The Prenatal Power Platinum classes combine access to the online platform where weekly exercises are shared, as well as medication and yoga sessions. Pregnant participants also have access to the 6-week group strengthening sessions which take place in the Strong Like a Mutha gym.

There are also many post-natal courses and support on offer online and in-person and the Strong Like a Mutha is a great alternative option to traditional antenatal classes.