Honest, Real + Empowering Birth and Parenting Classes

Feel prepared, confident and supported through every stage of your unique journey

Each pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey is unique, and our classes are thoughtfully designed with that in mind. We offer honest, practical guidance and support, helping you navigate your experience in a positive and empowering way.

Our Classes

We offer small group, private, and live online classes via Zoom – so you can choose the format that best supports your learning and schedule.

For Zoom or private classes, please contact hello@birthandbeyondeducation.com.au for pricing and availability.

For all group classes and midwifery appointments, pricing and availability can be found directly on our website.

We’re here to support you with practical education as you prepare for birth, feeding, and life with a newborn.

Designed and led by highly experienced, practicing midwives, our classes offer a blend of clinical insight and honest, down-to-earth guidance all delivered in a warm, supportive environment.

We recognise the individuality of each journey and the natural unpredictability that can come with it. That’s why our approach is centred around open conversation, gentle preparation and helping you feel calm, confident and supported for birth and postnatal realities.

Our classes are held in Manly, St Leonards, and Balmain, making them easily accessible across Sydney. For a more personalised experience, private sessions can be organised directly with your educator and are held in the comfort of your own home.

Feel confident and prepared through
every stage of your parenting journey

About Birth & Beyond Education

Birth & Beyond Education was founded in 2019 to offer up-to-date, evidence based antenatal education, outside the hospital system and into the community, where real preparation for birth and the fourth trimester begins.

Our small group of Midwives have worked together for over 12 years and collectively have over 30 years’ Midwifery experience. All clinical Midwives, either on the birth unit or postnatal ward, they’re passionate about empowering families through in-person and virtual classes.

Childbirth, feeding and parenting is deeply personal, often unpredictable yet incredibly rewarding. That’s why our mission is to guide you with practical tools, grounded knowledge and unwavering support so you and your birth support feel confident, informed and ready for whatever your journey brings.

We’ve worked with hundreds of parents across the NSW, Australia and the world – and we’d be honoured to support your journey, too!

What Past Participants Say

    
 
 
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   Charlotte Dodds 
 16 days ago
 
 
  We attended Lucy’s Positive Birth Class over the weekend and couldn’t recommend it more highly! The information was easy to follow, thoughtfully presented, and delivered in a really warm and engaging way. Lucy’s experience and personal stories shone through and made everything feel much more relatable too. Thank you so much Lucy!
  
 
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   Chloe Valleri 
 71 days ago
 
 
  Lucy was knowledgeable, kind and welcoming. She was able to answer all our questions and made us feel very comfortable. Would highly recommend this class!
  
 
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   Natalie Milanovich 
 77 days ago
 
 
  My husband and I couldn’t rave about the Birth and Beyond course more! As first-time parents, we walked in not fully knowing what to expect, but Lucy created such a warm, welcoming, and calm environment from the very start.

It’s a full-day class, but the time flew by because it covers absolutely everything you need to know. Lucy walked us through all the options available when delivering at the hospital, making sure we felt informed, empowered, and totally at ease. She was beyond amazing at answering questions (nothing is off limits!)

We feel so much more confident heading into birth now. If you're expecting your first child, do yourself a favor and book this class—we think absolutely everyone should do it! 🤍
  
 
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   Ashley More 
 78 days ago
 
 
  Going into Lucys class I was feeling really unprepared for what the whole birth experience involved. Now having just finished the class I feel so much more informed about all types of births and what to expect as my due date approaches. Lucy is so warm and friendly and no question feels too silly to ask. She gives you really practical and unbiased information to be able to make your own choices and feel confident doing so.
  
 
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   Tim Benton 
 92 days ago
 
 
  My wife and I attended Lucy's birth class and couldn't recommend it more highly.

Before the course, we knew next to nothing about labour, birth and those first few days with a newborn. As our due date got closer, the nerves and anxiety were definitely starting to build. Lucy's class was incredibly practical, comprehensive and easy to follow, giving us the confidence and knowledge we needed going into what felt like the unknown.

What really stood out was how balanced and down-to-earth the course was. Lucy explained everything clearly, answered every question with patience, and shared practical advice that we genuinely feel we'll use on the day.

If you're expecting your first child, this course is absolutely worth it. We left feeling far more prepared, reassured and excited for what's ahead.

Thank you, Lucy!
  
 
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   Georgia Alleyne 
 112 days ago
 
 
  Lucy did an amazing job at the caesarian class with dealing with a range of questions and types of people - from people who live far from the hospital, to people who were very afraid of the birth experience, to people having twins. I was really impressed with her clear delivery of all the content and willingness to answer questions. Would highly recommend her classes to anyone who is having a baby!
  
 
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   Cindy Pickles 
 119 days ago
 
 
  My husband and I recently attended Lucy’s Positive Birth course and couldn’t recommend it more highly.

The course was incredibly practical, informative and empowering. I loved that the course gave us a much clearer understanding of the stages of labour, how the hospital process works, and all of the pain relief and medication options available which really helped us in feeling informed, prepared and confident to make decisions that feel right for us.

What made the experience so special was Lucy herself. As a practicing midwife, she brings such warmth, knowledge and calmness, you immediately feel her genuine care and passion for education and midwifery. Lucy has a rare ability to make you feel deeply supported and builds the kind of trust every expecting parent hope to feel going into a birth.

We left feeling excited (rather than nervous) heading into these final weeks of pregnancy and so much more confident about what’s ahead. I’d recommend this course to every expecting parent.
  
 
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   Matilda Thompson 
 120 days ago
 
 
  We loved our birth class with Lucy! We were in her Balmain space which was calm & easy to get to. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, passionate & warm. The content is informative & detailed without being overwhelming or alternative. We were given super helpful pamphlets and lists to take home for our preparation. We feel like we have a much better idea of what’s ahead now and there is no judgment or bias in whichever way we decide to give birth. It’s a one day course with everything you need to know and we highly recommend it to any expecting parents!
  
 
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   Loraine 
 120 days ago
 
 
  Lucy was incredible. I highly recommend her classes. Very informative, evidence based, she tells you if something has research backing it up (or not so much). Her delivery was clear, engaging and she is a really lovely and personable health professional. She gets your partner involved in the process and keeps them informed with how they can provide support at each stage of labour and in different types of delivery. Thanks so much Lucy, I feel so much more informed now for birth.
  
 
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   Xanthi Tsaknis 
 131 days ago
 
 
  My husband and I recently completed the Positive Birth Class course, and it was amazing! The course was realistic, extremely informative and focused on all the things that truly matter when preparing for birth. It answered many of our questions, eased any concerns we had, and left us feeling confident, excited and positive about the birthing experience ahead! Lucy was an incredible facilitator throughout the course, and we truly valued her expertise and guidance. Her warm and supportive approach made the session engaging and she helped us feel so much more prepared for the journey ahead. We would highly recommend this course to any expectant parents looking for practical knowledge, reassurance and a positive approach to birth.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re preparing to birth your first baby, welcoming another baby into the world or just want to get ready for life with a newborn, we’re here for you!

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