Hi, I’m Miriam!
“My husband and I learned so much about the birth experience and the options available to us, which left us feeling confident in all of the choices we made. ”
West Yorkshire Antenatal Classes with Miriam
For parents in Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Ripponden, Rishworth, Todmorden, Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford and surrounding areas
Meet Miriam
Hi! I’m Miriam! I qualified as a midwife in 2019, after the birth of my two children in 2010 and 2013. Prior to this I trained with the National Childbirth Trust as a Doula. I have experience in all areas of hospital-based midwifery care and currently work in the infant feeding team.
The journey of pregnancy, childbirth and adapting to life with a newborn is as a rite of passage for parents and my aim in providing antenatal education is to support women to access their own inner instincts and resources. I want all women and parents to have full information about the physiology of birth as well as the options and choices they will be presented with within the current NHS maternity system, so that they can make informed decisions that feel right for them and their families.
I have a lot of experience in providing breast- and bottle-feeding support for new parents, from birth until 6 months and beyond. I follow an holistic and family-centred approach, exploring a range of different feeding options to support parents through their feeding journey.
The transition to parenthood can be challenging, and one of my biggest passions is helping parents to navigate this time by: building their support networks; looking after their own emotional, physical and spiritual health; and providing information about responsive, child-centred parenting approaches, such as gentle sleep solutions, babywearing and co-sleeping.
I am looking forward to meeting you all!
You can find out more about the content of the antenatal course here
Upcoming Course Dates
West Yorkshire Antenatal Courses:
Location: Location: Soul Wellness Hub, The Former Methodist Church, Burnley Rd, Sowerby Bridge HX6 2TL
Due in July, August or early September 2024? Choose the June 2024 antenatal course:
Sunday 2nd June 1pm-4pm, Sunday 9th June 1pm-4pm, Sunday 16th June 1pm-4pm, Sunday 23rd June 1pm-4pm, plus a Zoom session on Wednesday 6th June 7.30 - 9pm
Due in September, October or early November 2024? Choose the August 2024 antenatal course:
Saturday 3rd August 1pm-4pm, Saturday 10th August 1pm-4pm, Saturday 17th August 1pm-4pm, Saturday 31st August1pm-4pm, plus a Zoom session TBC (New!)
Due in November or December? Join the waiting list for our October 2024 antenatal course below for free!
“The Village Midwife antenatal course helped me gain confidence and a better understanding of what to expect before and after birth. It also helped me connect with other mothers-to-be in the area, our group WhatsApp chat has been such a lifeline and great company during maternity leave! ”
Prices
Antenatal Course: £225
When you book your space using the link below you just have to fill out your details and pay £90 now, £50 of which is your deposit. The rest is paid a week prior to the antenatal course starting or can be paid in instalments (email us to arrange this!)
Please note: We offer a £25 NHS discount for healthcare professionals, a return discount for previous clients and a 35% single parent discount. We also offer discounts and payment plans to parents who are struggling financially - contact us for more information, no questions asked.
What else does Miriam offer to West Yorkshire parents?
1-1 Personalised Antenatal classes at your home
Individually crafted around what you and your birth partner need in terms of birth, feeding and postnatal preparation
Around your schedule and at your home to make life easy!
Ongoing support by WhatsApp
A thorough handout of information to refer back to
1-1 Refresher courses for parents expecting their 2nd/3rd baby
At your home, personalised to your needs
Usually taught in 2-3 hour sessions
Preparation for life with 2 children plus a chance to talk over your birth and feeding preferences for this time around in a more personalised way - with a midwife
Birth Chats
2 hour birth chats, at your home - around your schedule
Time with a midwife to ask all of your questions or discuss a specific topic
Space to help with making a specific decision
Feeding/Postnatal Support at home
Support with feeding or anything else you have questions about regarding your newborn/postnatal recovery including discussing your birth experience
Ongoing support via WhatsApp with any questions that come up
Available as one off session or more ongoing support