The Birth Project in Milton Keynes, Bedford, Buckingham and Northampton

Class Types & Formats

We offer a range of antenatal courses, all evidence-based and hypnobirthing-informed. Offered both online (via Zoom) and in person in Olney, Buckinghamshire (about 20 minutes from Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, and Bedford).

Available course types include:

• Full Birth Preparation and Hypnobirthing Group (group setting, online or in person)

• Key Skills and Hypnobirthing Session (one-to-one, focused shorter session)

• Hypnobirthing Refresher Session (one-to-one, for those who’ve already done prior training)

• Free Birth Preparation Taster Session (online or in person — free introductory session)

Benefits & Focus

Our courses are designed to help you:

• Find calm and feel in control through practical relaxation and pain-management tools.

• Shift fear or anxiety by learning about our psychology and biology.

• Make informed decisions using evidence-based research.

• Meet like-minded parents, building a supportive community.

• Prepare for different birth scenarios—without walking into the unknown.

• Embrace your own definition of a positive birth (no “good” or “bad”, just what’s right for you).

Location & Availability

• In-person classes take place in Olney, Buckinghamshire, serving Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Milton Keynes regions.

• Online classes are held via Zoom.

Age Range

These sessions are geared toward expectant birthers and their birth partners during pregnancy. They are open to anyone preparing for childbirth- including induction, caesarean and home birth.

Days, Times & Duration

Our full course runs across 4 Mondays in a month and are 2-2.5 hours long.

Our Free Taster is 1 hour.

Cost & Booking Options

• We offer a free birth preparation taster session (online or in person)- you can book via our Eventbrite: If you attend, you get a 10% discount on our courses.

• Contact us directly if you have any concerns or questions about booking!