Welcome to the Birth Prep In A Box Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Course
A calm, creative, and evidence-based antenatal course for you and your birth partner. Learn how birth works — and how to work with it — using tools designed to support your mind, body, and decision-making.
This course combines practical birth preparation with a full hypnobirthing toolkit, so you don’t have to choose between them. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for something more flexible and inclusive than a traditional antenatal class, you’re in the right place.
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This course offers a complete, down-to-earth guide to birth and the early postnatal period — with a strong focus on how to support your hormones, mindset, and environment for a positive experience.
You’ll learn about:
The hormones of labour — what they do, and how to work with them
The full stages of labour — what they look and feel like
Your birth environment — and how to protect your Oxytocin bubble
Biomechanics and baby positioning — and how to support both
Birth planning and decision-making — including your rights and options
Early postnatal recovery — including the fourth trimester and infant feeding
The full hypnobirthing toolkit — with MP3s, mindset support, and practice techniques
Each topic is visual, digestible, and full of real-world insight — backed by signposts to evidence-based resources.
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This course is for:
Pregnant people preparing for any kind of birth
Birth partners who want to feel informed and involved
First-time parents, or anyone seeking a more confident experience this time
People looking for an inclusive, rights-aware, and flexible antenatal course
You can work through it solo or together — but if you have a birth partner, we strongly recommend doing it as a team. The course is designed to get you on the same page and help you feel prepared as a unit.
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Each topic in the course links to one of the Birth Prep In A Box cards. You’ll see:
A clear image of the card
A short video with Sarah talking you through the topic
An expanded written version of the card’s content
A link to explore trusted, evidence-based resources
You’ll also get access to:
A full hypnobirthing section, including MP3s to download
Optional recap calls with Sarah or one of the trained facilitators
The opportunity to purchase a physical set of the cards for offline use, birth plan writing, and reflection
The course is self-paced — you can take your time, revisit topics, and use the content in whatever way suits you best.
Birth Prep & Hypnobirthing
This self-paced course combines practical birth preparation with hypnobirthing techniques to help you feel calm, confident, and well-informed. With 75+ visual, bite-sized steps, it covers everything from hormones and labour stages to partner support, birth planning, and your legal rights — all backed by evidence and delivered in a flexible, accessible format.
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Introduction
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Hormones
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Hormones
Discover how your body’s natural hormones drive labour, birth, and bonding — and how to protect the delicate chain that helps it all unfold smoothly.
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Oxytocin
The love hormone that fuels labour, bonding, and beyond. Discover how to protect your Oxytocin bubble and work with your body’s natural rhythm.
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Adrenaline
Adrenaline can slow labour down — but it also helps bring babies into the world. Learn when it helps, when it hinders, and how to work with it.
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Other Hormones
Endorphins, prolactin, and relaxin each play a powerful part in pregnancy and birth. Learn how they work — and how to work with them.
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Stages of Labour
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Stages of Labour
Labour doesn’t follow a script. Learn about the six stages of birth — from early labour to postnatal recovery — and how to support your body through each one.
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Latent Phase
Early labour can be quiet and sometimes long and unpredictable — and still be doing important work. Learn how to recognise it, trust it, and support yourself through it.
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First Phase
This is when labour really gets going. Learn what active labour looks and feels like — and how birth partners can support the space where hormones flow best.
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Second Phase
This is the stage where your baby is born. Learn what transition, rest, and bearing down really feel like — and how to support your body through it.
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The Cervix
Your cervix is part of your uterus — not just a measuring tool. Learn what really happens as it shifts, softens, and opens during labour.
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Third Phase
After your baby is born, your placenta still has a job to do. Learn about your options for this often-overlooked stage — and why it matters.
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Active Management
Active management uses an injection to speed up placental delivery and reduce bleeding. Learn how it works — and when it’s recommended.
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Physiological Management
Physiological third stage means letting the body birth the placenta in its own time. Learn what supports it — and what to expect.
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Golden Hours
The first hours after birth are golden. Learn how skin-to-skin, oxytocin, and calm support bonding, breastfeeding, and recovery.
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Fourth Trimester
The fourth trimester is real. Learn what your baby (and you) might need in the first 12 weeks and beyond — and how to prepare for life after birth.
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Fourth Trimester Planning
It’s not just about nappies and cots — it’s about planning for you. Create a fourth trimester plan that supports your recovery, wellbeing, and early days with your baby.
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** Physiological Birth
What does birth look like when it's uninterrupted? Learn what physiological birth really means — and how safety, privacy, and love help it unfold.
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Practical Preparation
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Where
Where you give birth matters — because feeling safe helps your body do its best work. Learn how to explore your options and choose a place that supports your birth.
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Where continued...
Birth can happen in many places — but where feels right for you? Compare birth settings, explore safety data, and make an informed choice.
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Environment
Your birth environment can support — or interrupt — your hormones. Learn how to create a space that helps labour flow naturally.
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Induction of Labour
Induction can be offered in many forms. Learn what it really involves — and how to explore your options before making any decisions.
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Pain Relief
Explore how pain relief options work — and why understanding them in advance helps you stay in control, whatever your preferences.
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** Monitoring During Labour
Understand your options for monitoring baby’s wellbeing during labour and how to stay informed, involved, and instinct-led in decision making.
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Baby Positions
Learn how your baby’s position before labour can influence birth, and discover small ways you can help support them into an optimal position.
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Biomechanics
Your birth environment can support — or interrupt — your hormones. Learn how to create a space that helps labour flow naturally.
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Due Dates & Lithotomy
This bonus topic explores how outdated ideas like Naegele’s Rule and the lithotomy position still shape modern birth — and how you can make more informed choices.
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Meet your facilitator
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Meet your facilitator ✳
Sarah
I’m Sarah — a doula, hypnobirthing teacher, and creator of Birth Prep In A Box. I’ve spent years supporting families through pregnancy and birth, and this course brings together the tools, knowledge, and insights I’ve gathered along the way.
It’s visual, flexible, and rooted in evidence — but also shaped by real-world experience from being in the birth room. I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be when parents feel informed, confident, and truly supported.
I’m so glad you’re here, and I hope this course helps you feel ready to meet your baby — in whatever way is right for you.
Course FAQ
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It includes both. The full hypnobirthing section (with MP3s and mindset tools) is built into this course — there’s nothing extra to buy or add on.
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Not at all — each card is shown clearly on-screen. But many people find the physical set helpful for birth planning, partner discussions, and hands-on learning.
You may also already have a copy of the cards provided by your facilitator.
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Yes — and we encourage it! The course is designed for you to work through together, so you both feel calm, informed, and ready.
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No — this course covers everything in the free Birth Prep Essentials course and much more. If you’ve already taken the free version, you can skip ahead to the Environment section to avoid repetition.
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Absolutely. The tools here are about understanding how birth works, how to support your body and mind, and how to make informed decisions — whatever path your birth takes.
You will also find the Hypnobirthing tools extremely useful no-matter how you choose to give birth.