Antenatal classes in Towcester, Buckingham & Brackley

Honest, evidence-based antenatal education, led by a practicing doula.

 

If you’re looking for antenatal classes near Towcester, Buckingham, Brackley or the surrounding villages of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, you’re in the right place. I’m Vicki Wilkinson, a practising birth doula and antenatal teacher with over 12 years of experience supporting expectant parents through pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of parenthood.

My antenatal classes are modern, realistic and evidence-based - no fluff, no unnecessary fear, just honest information to help you feel genuinely prepared for birth and life with your newborn. Whether you’re looking for a comprehensive course with your partner, a weekly yoga class just for you, or a private session tailored to your specific needs, I have something for you.

The Parent Course - a 6-week Antenatal Course held in Towcester

The Parent Course is my flagship antenatal course, held at Whittlebury Reading Rooms, just five minutes from Towcester and ten minutes from Buckingham and Brackley. It’s a 15-hour course delivered over six consecutive Thursday evenings, covering everything you need to know about birth preparation, infant feeding and newborn care.

What makes The Parent Course different is that it’s delivered by a practising doula, someone who has actually been in the room at births, who knows what labour really looks and feels like, and who can give you honest, practical tools alongside the evidence-based information. Couples and birth partners are very welcome, and you can also book individual sessions if you don’t need the full course.

Ideal to start from around 25 weeks, though you’re welcome to join whenever you feel ready. Courses run throughout the year.

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Pregnancy Flow - a weekly Pregnancy Yoga held in Buckingham

If you’re looking for a weekly pregnancy yoga class near Buckingham or Towcester, Pregnancy Flow runs every Wednesday evening at Blackpit Brewery in Buckingham. Each session combines gentle pregnancy yoga with breathwork, hypnobirthing techniques and birth preparation, all led by a practising doula who knows exactly which tools you’ll find most useful when labour begins.

Suitable from 12 weeks all the way to your due date. No yoga experience necessary.

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Private Antenatal Workshops

Prefer a more tailored approach? I also offer private antenatal workshops, designed entirely around your individual needs and delivered at a time that suits you. These can be held at your home or online and can cover anything from a full birth preparation session to a specific topic such as preparing for a caesarean, infant feeding, or newborn care including sleep support.

Private workshops are ideal for anyone who wants flexibility, a more personal experience, or is unable to attend a group course due to timing or location. I cover Northampton, Towcester, Buckingham, Brackley, Daventry, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas for home visits.

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Why choose doula-led antenatal education?

Most antenatal classes are taught by midwives or trained educators who haven’t recently been present at births. As a practising doula, I’m still actively supporting families in the birthing room, which means the information and tools I share are grounded in real, current experience. My clients consistently tell me they felt more prepared, more confident and less fearful going into labour than they expected to.

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Not sure which option is right for you?

I’m always happy to help you figure out the best fit. Get in touch for a no-obligation chat via email at vicki@vickiwilkinsonbirthandbaby.co.uk or WhatsApp on 07581 559856.​

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