Why This Matters
A group course teaches birth.
1:1 support focuses on your birth.
No two pregnancies are the same.
You might be carrying fears from a previous experience. You might have a medical condition that's changing your plans. You might simply have questions that don't fit neatly into a group setting.
Our private support exists for those moments.
Because sometimes what you need isn't more information.
You need someone to sit alongside you, understand your situation, and help you work out what's right for you.
You're probably here because...
You have worries that keep coming back
And you need more than a quick answer from Google.
You want flexibility
One session or ongoing - at your pace, around your schedule.
Your pregnancy feels more complicated
A previous birth, fertility journey, medical condition, planned caesarean, induction, twins, loss, anxiety - whatever your circumstances, they matter.
Continuous support matters to you
You want consistency, not a different voice every session.
This is not your first birth
And you want a refresher tailored to your specific circumstances this time
You need space to properly talk things through
Not a five-minute appointment or a generic answer.
How it works
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Choose your option
Pick the 1:1 option that fits your stage of pregnancy and what you need
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Book and tell us about you
After booking you will be asked to share a little about your pregnancy and what you want to get from your sessions.
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Your sessions - online or in person
Sessions are available via Zoom anywhere in the UK, or in person across Warwickshire.
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Leave with clarity and confidence
Every session ends with a summary, resources, and clear next steps.
Most antenatal courses are designed to support lots of different families at once.
Private antenatal support allows us to focus entirely on yours.
Together we'll explore your options, answer your questions, prepare your birth partner, and help you feel confident navigating whatever your birth may bring.
No rushing.
No worrying that your question is silly.
No sitting through information that doesn't apply to you.
Just support that's built around your pregnancy and your plans.
This is the right option if...
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This is your first baby
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You have a specific or complex situatio
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You want your partner genuinely involve
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You need flexibility
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You've had fertility struggles, loss or a difficult journey to pregnancy
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You're feeling anxious about birth and want more personalised support
Four ways to get dedicated 1:1 support
1:1 Private Antenatal Course
£395
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Comprehensive birth preparation tailored to you
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Delivered at your pace across multiple sessions
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Online UK-wide or in person Warwickshire
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Partner fully included throughout
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Birth preferences and decision-making support included
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Postnatal preparation included
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Pre-session questionnaire so nothing is wasted
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Follow-up resources after each session
5.0 ★★★★★
From course attendees
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"We opted for the Private course as our situation was unique, we we're both preparing to become mums and neurodivergent - we cannot praise Beyond the Bump enough, we felt so welcomed and supported from the first time we met Vicky & Melissa, the session was so tailored to our situation and was at a perfect pace for us. It was the best investment we made in our pregnancy.
Abi & Laura · First-time Mum's · In-Person
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"We actually thought we knew a lot already before going into the session but the conversation is so thought provoking it was brilliant. Having both of us in the sessions together meant my husband was not just a bystander - he understood what was happening and he knew exactly how to support me. It made the biggest difference in the room. "
Pippa & Jay · Online
Private 1:1 Antenatal Course
You have been through this before. This time it is different and this course is built for that.
Maternity guidelines change. Your body responds differently. Your family circumstances are different. And if your last birth was difficult, frightening, or simply not what you hoped for, you're not arriving at this pregnancy as the same person you were before.
Maybe there are questions you never got answered. Maybe you're considering different options this time. Maybe you want to feel more confident, informed, or in control of the decisions ahead.
The Private Refresher doesn't assume you've forgotten everything from last time. It starts with you - where you are now, what happened before, and what you want this experience to look and feel like.
Nothing generic. Nothing repeated unnecessarily. Just the preparation, support, and reassurance that's actually relevant to this pregnancy and this birth.
This is the right option if...
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This is your 2nd, 3rd, or subsequent pregnancy
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Your previous birth still plays on your mind
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You are considering a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
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You need flexibility
1:1 Private Refresher Course
1:1 Private Refresher Course
£295
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Completely tailored to your pregnancy, birth history, and goals
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Space to reflect on and learn from your previous birth experience
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VBAC preparation available as a dedicated focus
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Up-to-date evidence and current maternity guidance included
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Support for preparing older siblings and family life after birth
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Online UK-wide or in person across Warwickshire
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Home visits available for Warwickshire families
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Personalised summary and resources following each session
5.0 ★★★★★
From course attendees
★★★★★
"I went in expecting a watered-down version of a first-time course. Instead the session was specifically about my previous birth, this pregnancy, and what I wanted differently. It felt so refreshing to talk about me and my birth as this often gets overlooked second time around."
Jen & Rob - Second Time Parents
"After my traumatic previous 2 births I was terrified of doing it again. The private course addressed everything I was scared of - not just the general stuff. I walked into my third birth feeling genuinely ready (and even excited) for the first time, I had an amazing water birth that was incredibly healing - thank you Melissa."
Kate & Andy · VBAC preparation · Online
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Personalised hypnobirthing built around you, your fears, and your birth.
Hypnobirthing isn't about pretending birth won't be challenging. And it's certainly not about sitting quietly breathing while hoping everything goes to plan.
At Beyond the Bump, hypnobirthing starts by understanding what is really driving your fears, worries, and beliefs about birth.
Together we'll explore the connection between fear, tension, hormones, and labour, helping you understand how your mind and body work together during birth. We'll then build a personalised hypnobirthing toolbox that feels realistic, practical, and relevant to you.
The group hypnobirthing programme is a fantastic option for many families. The private version allows us to go deeper.
Every session is tailored around your experiences, your concerns, your birth preferences, and the type of birth you're preparing for. Whether you're planning a home birth, induction, hospital birth, planned caesarean, or VBAC, we'll create a programme that supports your journey.
This isn't about creating the perfect birth.
It's about helping you feel calm, informed, confident, and prepared for whatever path your birth takes.
This is the right option if...
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You feel anxious or fearful about birth
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You want practical tools to stay calm and in control
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You are preparing for an induction, caesarean, VBAC, home or hospital birth
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You want support tailored entirely to your circumstances
1:1 Private Hypnobirthing
1:1 Private Hypnobirthing
£250
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Complete personalised hypnobirthing programme
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Tailored to your fears, triggers, and birth preferences
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Understanding fear, hormones, tension, and the mind-body connection
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Practical hypnobirthing tools and techniques for labour and birth
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Relaxation recordings included
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Partner support techniques and birth partner guidance
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Suitable for all birth types, including induction, VBAC and caesarean birth
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Ongoing support after our session
5.0 ★★★★★
From course attendees
★★★★★
"I had a phobia of birth. Not just nerves - a genuine phobia that had me in tears most nights. The private hypnobirthing sessions were built completely around my specific fears. By the end I was actually looking forward to my birth. I cannot believe I am saying that."
Ruth & Josh - First Time Parents · Online
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" I wasn't sure if I'd benefit from a Hypnobirthing course as I was opting for an Elective Caesarean but oh my gosh I'm so glad I did, the course with Vicky was fantastic. If you're just expecting breathing tips this course probably isn't for you, because it's so much more than that. I feel so confident in myself that I am going to be going into motherhood calm, and empowered.
Victoria & Danny · In-Person
One hour focused entirely on what you need right now.
Because sometimes you don't need a full course.
You have a question that keeps going round in your head. A recommendation from your midwife that you're not sure how to feel about. A decision you need to make. Or a worry that no amount of Googling seems to settle.
The Power Hour exists for exactly these moments.
You set the agenda entirely. There are no slides, no set topics, and no pressure to cover things that aren't relevant to you.
Whether you want to talk about induction, caesarean birth, birth preferences, feeding, previous birth experiences, hypnobirthing, or simply get clarity on what's happening in your pregnancy right now, this hour is yours.
This is the right option if...
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You have questions you need answered now
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You're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice
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You're late in pregnancy and want clarity quickly
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You don't need a full course, just personalised support
The Power Hour
The Power Hour
£75
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60-minute live 1:1 session via Zoom
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Pre-session question form so nothing is missed - You set the agenda entirely
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Evidence-based information tailored to your circumstances
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Resources and recommendations included
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Partner is welcome to join the session
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Flexible appointments, often available within one week
60 minutes · Online via Zoom · Any stage of pregnancy
5.0 ★★★★★
From course attendees
★★★★★
"I booked at 36 weeks in a complete panic about my induction. That one hour gave me more clarity, confidence, and calm than months of research combined."
Amy S. · First-time mum · 36 weeks
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"I was actually 41+1 when I booked a power hour and Melissa got me in the same day as she understood how much of a panic I was in, I was getting so much pressure from the midwives and I just needed some clarity. We talked through all of my options, and Melissa shared with me the latest research & guidance and we made a plan that helped me feel relaxed for the first time in weeks - it must of worked as I went into labour that night! I think sometimes it's easier to take on all the worries yourself and a second opinion can really help"
Claire D. · Second-time mum · Warwickshire
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