This is for you if...
You want depth
Not a group course dedicated expert time that is entirely yours
Your needs are complex
Previous trauma, medical complications, or a unique birth situation
You want consistency
The same expert with you throughout — building real understanding of your journey
You want flexibility
Sessions at your pace, on your schedule, covering exactly what you need
You are preparing for VBAC
Or a complex birth pathway that requires more individual attention
You want the best
The most complete, personalised level of pregnancy and birth support available

Complete support,
built around you
Private 1:1 support is not a fixed programme — it is a bespoke experience built entirely around your pregnancy, your circumstances, and your goals. Each session is shaped by where you are, what you need, and what will help you feel most prepared and supported.
You work directly with Melissa — trained Birth Trauma Therapist, antenatal educator, and founder of Beyond the Bump — who brings together clinical expertise and lived personal experience in every session.1
What your sessions can cover
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Complete birth preparation — all pathways, all possibilities
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VBAC preparation and understanding your options fully
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Navigating complex medical situations or recommendations
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Postnatal preparation — recovery, feeding, the early weeks
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Complete birth preparation — all pathways, all possibilities
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VBAC preparation and understanding your options fully
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Navigating complex medical situations or recommendations
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Postnatal preparation — recovery, feeding, the early weeks
Included in the programme
Exclusive bonus resources when you join the full programme
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Bonus video — VBAC preparation
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Bonus video — Birthing as a neurodivergent woman
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Birth mapping resource
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Bonus video — Hypnobirthing introduction
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Labour coping strategies guide
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Labour positions practical guide

6 live sessions
Delivered online over 6 consecutive weeks
1 hour each
Focused, supportive, and easy to follow
Recorded
Every session recorded for replay if you miss one
Lifetime access
Revisit the recordings any time you need to
Q&A time
Space for questions and guidance each session
From home
Attend from wherever you are — UK-wide
How the programme works
You're pregnant for the first time and feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there
You're worried about how quickly birth can change and want to feel more prepared
You want more than "just trust your body" you want to understand your options
This programme is perfect if...
You had a previous difficult birth experience and want things to feel different this time or planning a VBAC, caesarean, and simply want to feel prepared for all possibilities
You want realistic, supportive birth preparation without fear-based teaching
You want to feel calmer, more informed, and more involved in your experience or your birth partner to feel genuinely confident and useful not just a bystander
"The goal is not a perfect birth. The goal is walking into birth feeling informed, adaptable, and confident in your ability to navigate whatever happens."
Because that changes birth completely.
Complete programme
Birth Preparation Programme
£179
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All 6 live online sessions
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Lifetime replay access to all recordings
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Bonus videos — VBAC, Hypnobirthing + more
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Practical birth toolkit included
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Downloadable resources
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Q&A time every session
5.0 ★★★★★
From course attendees
★★★★★
My wife and I attended antenatal classes here, and the experience was highly informative. From a birthing partner’s perspective, the learning should not be overlooked, I took many of the lessons into our own journey, and they really paid off.
Go in with an open mind. You may not agree with every approach or ideal, but they are presented to challenge your thinking, not to suggest there is only one “right” way. Vicky, who led the sessions, is very open about this.
Highly recommended.
Saam Watts
★★★★★
We have now completed both the Antenatal courses and the Baby massage with Beyond the Bump and have loved both. Vicky and Melissa are so friendly and helpful and the information provided during the sessions is non-bias and greatly for first time parents. We have made a great group of friends from our course and can't wait for future play sessions! Would highly recommend
Katie Cook
A calm, supportive space to prepare for birth
Online Antenatal Course Access & Continued Support

Example screenshot of Beyond the Bump antenatal online course access, included with Warwick antenatal class bookings.

Digital Padlet showing antenatal handouts and resources for Warwick Beyond the Bump antenatal participants.

Example screenshot of Beyond the Bump antenatal online course access, included with Warwick antenatal class bookings
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