Antenatal Classes in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire
- by Connected Parents
Practical, friendly, community-focused — antenatal preparation for families expecting a baby.
What is Connected Parents?
Our Connected Parents course offers relaxed antenatal classes in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, designed to help local parents feel calm, confident and supported as they prepare for birth and early parenthood.
This antenatal course brings together expectant parents from Ramsey, Warboys, St Ives, March, Chatteris and surrounding villages.
Over these five relaxed sessions, you and your birth partner will explore birth preparation, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding and postnatal planning, all led by two experienced professionals:
💛 Sarah Drawwater – Doula, antenatal educator and creator of Birth Prep In A Box
💛 Jo Thompson – Highly experienced Breastfeeding Counsellor and infant feeding worker
Together, we’ll share practical tools, information, and real conversations to help you feel calm, confident and ready for birth, feeding and those precious first weeks with your baby.
Who This Course Is For
These antenatal classes are ideal if you:
• live in Ramsey, St Ives, Chatteris, March or nearby villages
• are expecting your first or subsequent baby
• want something more personal than large national antenatal classes
• are looking for an alternative to NCT antenatal courses
• want a relaxed space to prepare for birth and early parenting
What makes this course different?
Connected Parents is all about connection — not only learning about birth and feeding, but connecting with:
🤝 Other local families – build your village before your baby arrives
❤️ Your birth partner – so you feel prepared together
📍 Your community – signposting to local support and resources
👩⚕️ Your healthcare team – learning how to communicate your wishes
🌱 Yourself – time to reflect on what matters most to you and your family
But what really sets Connected Parents apart is us—Jo and I, and the way we teach.
Between us, we’ve supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. We’re bringing together our own tried-and-tested course formats, blending my Birth Prep in a Box approach with Jo’s antenatal breastfeeding preparation course materials.
✨ Practical, real-world preparation.
✨ A relaxed, supportive space.
✨ Plenty of time for discussion, questions, and real conversations.
This isn’t a ‘sit and listen’ kind of course—and there are no awkward icebreakers! Instead, we’ve designed it to feel welcoming, informal, and genuinely useful so you leave feeling more confident, more informed, and better connected to your baby, your support network, and yourself.
Where the classes take place
Our antenatal classes take place at Ramsey Cricket Club Pavilion in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, easily accessible from Huntingdon, Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and surrounding villages.
This warm and welcoming venue creates a calm and friendly environment for our small group classes, helping parents feel comfortable, supported and able to talk openly as they prepare for birth and the early days with their baby.
What’s covered in the 5 weeks?
Week 1: Birth Physiology– setting the scene (led by Sarah)
Week 2: Birth Preparation – your options & toolkit (led by Sarah)
Week 3: Hypnobirthing & birth partner role (led by Sarah)
Week 4: Preparing to Breastfeed – what helps it go well, common experiences & support (led by Jo)
Week 5: Postnatal Planning – life with your newborn (led by Jo)
Each session will be a gentle mix of practical tools, conversations, visual resources and space for your own reflections. You will be given a box of 57 Birth Prep In A Box flashcards to support your ongoing learning and planning, an 8 page birth plan writing guide, and access to our fully comprehensive Birth Preparation & Hypnobirthing online course.
You will leave each session feeling more informed, more confident, and more connected—to your birth partner, your baby, and yourself. With practical tools you can actually use, real conversations, and a supportive space to reflect, you'll gain the knowledge and reassurance to navigate birth, feeding, and early parenthood in a way that feels right for you.
And at the end of the course, you will feel prepared, supported, and ready to welcome your baby - knowing you have a strong foundation, a toolkit of practical skills, and a community around you.
Spring Evening Course Details & Booking
📅 Dates: Wednesday 15th April - 20th May 2026
⏰ Time: 6pm - 9pm
📍 Location: Ramsey Cricket Pavilion
💷 Investment: £250
(Sliding scale pricing available, choose from £150, £250 or £350, see below for more info)
Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
Summer Daytime Course Details & Booking
📅 Dates: Wednesday 17th June - 15th July 2026
⏰ Time: 12pm - 3pm
📍 Location: Ramsey
💷 Investment: £250
(Sliding scale pricing available, choose from £150, £250 or £350, see below for more info)
Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
Looking for alternative dates?
Jo & Sarah offer private antenatal courses in your home, get in touch now for more information.
What is Sliding Scale Pricing?
Sliding scale pricing is a way to make our course more accessible, while still honouring the time, energy and resources it takes to offer it.
We find that most families choose the standard £250 price option, however the lower and higher options allow you to choose the price level that best reflects your current financial situation. This means that people who are able to contribute more can do so, and in turn, support others who need to pay less.Fully fundedF
Fully funded places are also available for those in need, please just get in touch.
There’s no need to explain your choice — we trust you to choose the level that feels right for you. By paying what you can, you're helping us keep this offering sustainable, inclusive, and community-focused.
💛 Everyone is welcome, and support is available if needed — just get in touch.
We are able to offer sliding scale pricing, making our courses more accessible, thanks to generous funding from Cheshire Community Foundation.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for any family expecting a baby withing the 4-5 months after the course start date — whether it’s your first baby or you’re adding a new little one to your family.
If you want practical preparation, a chance to meet other local families, and a supportive space to prepare in your own way, this is for you.
Meet Your Hosts
Sarah Drawwater – The Nostalgic Doula
Sarah is a Doula, antenatal educator and the creator of Birth Prep In A Box. She loves bringing creative, practical tools into her work, helping families feel confident and well-prepared for birth and beyond.
Jo Thompson – Jo Thompson Doula
Jo is a highly experienced Breastfeeding Counsellor and Postnatal Doula, passionate about realistic and supportive breastfeeding preparation, so families can start their feeding journey with confidence.
Any Questions?
If you’d like to have a quick chat before booking, feel free to get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Message Jo
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If you are looking for antenatal classes in Ramsey or Huntingdon, or a Cambridgeshire antenatal course that feels friendly, relaxed and practical, Connected Parents could be exactly what you're looking for.
Join us for the next Connected Parents course
If you’re expecting a baby and looking for antenatal classes in Ramsey that feel friendly, honest and practical, we’d love to welcome you. Book by email using the button below.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book antenatal classes?
This is a personal choice for each family, but generally somewhere between 20–30 weeks of pregnancy is ideal. This gives you plenty of time to absorb the information and practise the tools before your baby arrives.
Are these antenatal classes suitable for first-time parents?
Yes, they’re fantastic for first-time parents. However, they’re not exclusively for first babies. Many families expecting their second or third baby join us because they’d like a different experience this time or want to prepare in a more relaxed and supportive environment.
Do birth partners attend the course?
Yes! The course is designed just as much for birth partners as it is for the pregnant person. Birth partners leave feeling confident about how they can support during labour, birth and the early days with a newborn.
Are these classes an alternative to NCT antenatal classes?
Many parents join our course because they are looking for a more relaxed, local alternative to larger antenatal classes. Between us, we bring over 30 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth and early parenting, and parents often tell us they value the smaller group size and the opportunity for open, honest conversations.
Where do the classes take place?
The classes take place in a comfortable home-from-home venue in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, easily accessible from Huntingdon, Chatteris, March and surrounding villages.