Private midwifery services in Jersey, including award-winning Hypnobirthing & Antenatal Classes, active birth workshops, breastfeeding support, advocacy, & one-to-ones for pregnant women & their birth partners.
23/03/2026
Calling all second, third or more time parents!📣
Join us for our upcoming Refresher Hypnobirthing Course on Saturday 4th April.
This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge and Hypnobirthing techniques for second, third or subsequent births. We will cover the basics of labour and birth as well as explore the full range of Hypnobirthing techniques.
Please note: you must have previously undertaken a full Hypnobirthing course in another pregnancy, either with us or another provider.
A gorgeous sunny Saturday for our wonderful March antenatal course ❤️☀️
Our session today covered
• Early labour and established labour
• Pain relief options
• Relaxation techniques including breathing and light touch massage
• The second stage of labour and pushing
• Induction of labour and informed decision making
(Including sandwiches from The Taste and lunch on the grass outside!)
21/03/2026
We are so pleased to have been able to support the work of Tiny Seeds with our joint fundraiser which has now raised £800 for IVF travel grants! 🫶
CINNAMON buns, community runs, crafts and quiz nights are helping families conceive via IVF, as businesses have raised hundreds of pounds for travel grants. “Demand remains high and funds are running low,” according to Tiny Seeds, who support families with their fertility. Head of operations Chl...
21/03/2026
👩⚕️ Is it better to see the same midwife or a small team of midwives throughout pregnancy and labour?
Evidence from 17 studies involving 18,533 randomized women was included in this updated systematic review.
Women or their babies who received midwife continuity of care models (seeing the same midwife or team of midwives) were:
⚕️ Less likely to experience a caesarean section or instrumental birth with forceps or a ventouse suction cup.
⚕️May be less likely to experience an episiotomy (a cut made by a healthcare professional into the perineum and vaginal wall).
⚕️More likely to experience spontaneous vaginal birth.
⚕️Reported more positive experiences during pregnancy, labour, and postpartum.
⚕️Additionally, there were cost savings in the antenatal (care during pregnancy) and intrapartum (care during labour and birth) period.
Further evidence may change our results, and future research should focus on the impact on women with social risk factors and those with medical complications, and understanding the implementation and scaling up of midwife continuity of care models, with emphasis on low‐ and middle‐income countries.
Exclusive: Birthrights report says women are being told they are ‘not allowed’ and are being denied genuine choice
13/03/2026
Our Clients Claire, Ed and Nellie 🌼 share their birth story and review of their antenatal course💛
“By 39 weeks pregnant I was starting to really feel “ready” to have my baby. I noticed a real shift in my mental and internal instinct to start preparing for birth. Even with this being my first child, deep down I just knew I was close!
The days leading up to going into labour were where the hypnobirthing techniques really started to come into practice. They were long nights spent stretching on my birthing ball, listening to mindful meditations and breathing through contractions. Another day passed and still no progression, it was hard mentally to not become disheartened and frustrated. I really had to focus on everything Jan had taught us in the Hypnobirthing course. “My body was preparing for labour”, “Try to rest during the early stages” “Relax, try to keep the oxytocin flowing.”
I was relieved when my waters broke on Monday morning, our baby was actually coming, I felt ready, excited and calm for what was ahead. My birth plan on paper was fairly simple, a minimal intervention water birth using all the skills & techniques that hypnobirthing had taught us. But we were open minded that birth isn’t a linear journey and recognised things might change.
I progressed quickly and spent the morning labouring in the pool with my partner by my side. Using my “up breathing” I felt focused through each contraction knowing that each was a step closer to our baby being born. A few complications meant that I had to deliver via an emergency c section but we both understood it was the safest & best thing for both of us.
The neonatal care was also so incredible & supportive, their guidance & general concern for my recovery was what got us through the week in hospital. Ed also added that for him doing the course gave him the opportunity to learn about the birth and what to expect. Admittedly he wouldn’t have researched the subject on his own. So having a course where the information is provided to you was really helpful.
Although this wasn’t part of our plan, I know participating in the course gave us both the skills, techniques & information to feel informed, in control & have an overall positive birth experience.”
10/03/2026
A few sneak peeks from our midwife-led Biomechanics & Active Birth Workshop this Saturday 🤍
I really love this course because it’s so hands-on and interactive; learning by ‘doing’ and a great one for birth partners to really get involved! I also have the chance to go and spend time with each couple individually to make sure they understand and are happy with each technique 💕
There’s usually quite a lot of laughing in this workshop too because some of the techniques are funny and require quite a lot of concentration and support 🤭 but they’re incredibly easy, effective and can have a huge impact on your labour!
This workshop is about understanding how your body moves during labour, and how your body and baby work together; these incredible techniques simply support the physiology of birth and have so many benefits including:
👉🏼Optimal positioning of your baby
👉🏼Increasing the likelihood of spontaneous labour and a reduction in induction of labour
👉🏼Reducing the chance of a c-section after induction of labour
👉🏼Increasing comfort levels and reducing pain in labour
(British Journal of Midwifery, 2024)
I have just released a new date for my next Biomechanics Course - see below!
What an absolute privilege it was to be invited by Deputy Stephenson to the States Chambers today for the first Women’s Parliamentary Caucus during International Women’s Week 2026. The energy in the Chambers was amazing and it was incredible to be surrounded by so many inspirational women, both in politics and as prominent members of Jersey’s female community.
There were two amazing guest speakers - Joyce Watson, MP, and Anna Whitehouse aka who both delivered inspiring and motivational speeches about their work and campaigns.
What really stuck out to me today were two quotes from Anna -
• When people underestimate you, it drives motivation and your success
• It is not helpful to tell women that they can be anyone and do anything - it just isn’t possible to do it all
managed to capture a sneaky video of me asking a question based on my experience as a midwife and in relation to women’s healthcare in Jersey:
“How do you inspire or drive change on issues that don’t personally affect the people who have the power to make decisions?”
An incredible and inspirational event - thank you so much to for all your hard work
03/03/2026
We have just two spaces remaining on our Biomechanics & Active Birth Workshop this weekend!🤸
This hands-on and informative workshop is taught by a Registered Midwife in Jersey. You can:
✅ Learn how to optimise physiology and increase your chance of spontaneous labour
✅ Learn how your birth partner can support you with active birth positions, including if you choose to have an epidural
✅Reduce your chance of requiring induction of labour and/or an unplanned caesarean section
✅Increase your comfort levels in labour by understanding how biomechanics techniques can make your labour shorter and more manageable
(The above benefits of Biomechanic techniques are evidence-based, as published in the British Journal of Midwifery and in research by Lennon, 2024).
📆Saturday 7th March, 11am-12.30pm
📍St Brelade, Jersey
💛£65 per couple including course materials
It’s a glorious day today for our Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation Course! 🤩🥛
Our three-hour breastfeeding course covers all you need to know to get breastfeeding off to a good start. We cover…
🍉The physiology of breastfeeding
🍉Hormones involved with breastfeeding
🍉Positioning and attachment
🍉How partners can help with breastfeeding
🍉Commonly encountered breastfeeding problems and how to overcome these
🍉We also touch upon those first few days and weeks with a newborn, the fourth trimester and safe sleeping
Our courses are taught by Registered Midwives and are a non-judgemental, safe and fun space to learn about all of your options, based on evidence-based information ❤️
Edited to add: we have surpassed our initial goal of raising £400, and now hope to double that and raise £800! Thank you!
We have come together to celebrate Mother’s Day and the amazing work that Tiny Seeds do. We hope to raise at least £400 towards the travel fund to help islanders travel off island for IVF treatment.
Please head over to our Instagram pages to be in with a chance of winning over ✨£1,300✨ of fantastic prizes from local wellbeing and life style businesses.
We would also LOVE you to donate to our fundraising page for Tiny Seeds - please see the below link to make a donation - any amount is hugely appreciated for this worthwhile cause.
(Important: In order to comply with Jersey’s gambling laws, no purchase or donation is required to enter - this draw is completely free to enter. Donations to Tiny Seeds are voluntary and very much appreciated, but making a donation will not increase your chances of winning).
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Antenatal and Postnatal Classes Taught by Midwives for Positive, Fun and Fearless Parents!
Being pregnant can be pretty hard, right?! Never mind all the birth horror stories that people seem to love to overshare, the unwanted advice from people you’ve just met in the supermarket or perhaps the panic and apprehension that creeps in as the birth gets closer! BUT what about if you got together with a like-minded bunch of parents for some fantastic pregnancy and birth preparation, and threw in a some awesome Midwives and Hypnobirthing teachers (if we do say so ourselves!)? We think (and know!) you’d feel pretty calm, confident and EXCITED (yes, really!) for a positive birth experience - whatever that looks like to you.
Positive Birth Jersey offers midwife-led Hypnobirthing classes, as well as Mindful Breastfeeding and Postnatal preparation programmes. So, what sets Positive Birth Jersey Hypnobirthing classes above the rest?! Our classes are SO much more than just Hypnobirthing! We, of course, equip you with the full toolbox of amazing Hypnobirthing and relaxation techniques, but also deliver a full antenatal and birth preparation programme - from the physiology of labour and birth, how to navigate the modern maternity system, understanding research and recommendations, and how to make informed decisions that are right for you (believe it or not, there are many decisions and choices you will have to make during your pregnancy and birth - and guess what, you're in control!)
We appreciate that sometimes things do not go to plan. Birth can, at times, be unpredictable. It is therefore very important for women and their birth partners to have the knowledge and tools to get the best from the situation that they may find themselves in during labour and birth, and it is important for you to understand the implications of the choices you may be required to make (and, believe it or not, there are lot of decisions and choices to make during labour and birth!)
You are likely to already have thought about your ideal birth and your preferences during birth. Hypnobirthing can help you remain calm, in control and relaxed during your birth experience, whatever the path that your labour may take. Giving birth to your baby can be a positive, empowering and amazing experience - and that’s where we come in!
Forward-thinking, modern, inspiring and fun, Hypnobirthing and parenthood preparation courses with Positive Birth Jersey make a difference to your experience of giving birth, and give you the tools to give your baby the best start in life. We are confident when we say that you will leave our classes feeling inspired, informed, calm, confident and prepared for positive birth and parenthood - whatever that may look like to you!
