Positive Birth class

Feel confident, calm, and in control - no matter how your birth unfolds.

Join Lucy for a one-day class full of honest conversation, evidence-based education, practical tools – and fun too! You’ll leave feeling informed, empowered, and ready for one of life’s biggest adventures.

Feeling Nervous About Birth? You're Not Alone.

Designed by highly experienced midwife and founder Lucy, the Positive Birth Class offers honest, practical, and realistic education for your birth journey. Lucy is a Registered Midwife currently working on the Birth Unit at The Mater Private Hospital. She brings years of experience, deep respect for every birth, and unwavering positivity to every class.

No matter what kind of birth you’re hoping for – or how your journey unfolds – Lucy sees beauty in every birth and believes there is strength in knowledge, not fear. She empowers both the birthing person and their support partner to feel calm, confident, and ready for whatever path labour may take.

Your investment covers two people – you and your support partner attend together. Because birth is a team experience, your partner is always included.

What You’ll Learn

This is an engaging, jam-packed day of birth preparation. Topics include:

Preparing for the final weeks of pregnancy – what’s normal, what’s not, and how to get ready physically + mentally
Signs of labour – what to expect and when to contact your care provider
Stages of labour – from early labour through to birth and everything in between
Coping strategies & comfort techniques – all the non-medical options available
Pain relief options – every medical option explained, including what works best and when
Induction of labour – what it involves, why it may be offered, and how to prepare

Instrumental and caesarean births – clear, evidence-based information on why these happen and what to expect
Creating your birth space – setting intentions and making it calm, supportive, and personal
Support person’s role – practical ways your partner can be involved and confident (not a bystander)
Mindset matters – how to reduce fear and embrace the amazing work your body is doing
Packing your hospital bag – what you really need and what you can leave at home
Lucy’s non-negotiable purchases – what’s worth buying and what’s not

Whether you’re aiming for an unmedicated birth, open to medical options, or just want to feel calm and prepared – this class is for you.

Ongoing Support

Looking for personalised support? As well as classes, Lucy offers Midwifery Antenatal & Postnatal Clinic appointments at North Shore Private Hospital, providing an additional layer of continuity and individualised care throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period – with Medicare rebates!

Read more about Lucy’s clinic and appointment options (here)

Class Details

Northern Beaches location

Manly Beach Babies, 22 Darley Road, Manly, NSW 2095

North Shore location

Suite 3A, Level 3, North Shore Private Hospital, 3 Westbourne Street, St Leonards, NSW 2065

Inner West location

Beattie Street Studio, 143 Beattie Street, Balmain, NSW 2041

South-East location

Soul Studios24, 483 Bunnerong Road, Matraville, NSW 2036

Time

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Suitable for:

Public or private model of care

The Positive Birth Class is held once a month at each of our locations. If you can’t find a date that fits your schedule, please email us at hello@birthandbeyondeducation.com.au – we’re always happy and able to accommodate you and help you find a suitable session.

TESTIMONIALS

What Past Participants Say

    
 
 
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    Harriet Brazill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attended Lucy’s Positive Birth class a couple of weeks ago and highly recommend. It was very informative, Lucy had great knowledge of local birthing centres, and obviously a wealth of experience in birth. It was great for both me and my partner, and Lucy was a great speaker/presenter, it was very easy to listen to her talk. Really did make me look forward to birth with a positive outlook.
  
 
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    Rachel Hill 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been to a few courses through my pregnancy and Birth & Beyond Education was amazing. The Fourth Trimester, Feeding and Caesarean class was exceptional, it was insightful, practical and genuinely a very judgement free space. My husband also really enjoyed it and found it targeted to ensure everyone was involved, from Mum, to Dad and baby. I’ve already recommended B&BE to friends all over Sydney.
  
 
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    Christian Ferry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I attended the Birth and Beyond positive birth class, and we wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience. We had heard great things about the class from many people, but it truly exceeded our expectations.

Lucy, our instructor, was absolutely fantastic. Her warmth and friendliness were so welcoming, and it was clear she genuinely cared about every single person in the room.

She took the time to answer all of our questions throughout the workshop with sincerity and everything was articulated so well, making the class easy to understand.

We really valued the comfortable and intimate environment she created. It made us feel right at home.

The passion Lucy has for this work shines through. We can't wait to share our birth story with her and are even hoping to see her at the hospital when our baby arrives! Thank you so much for an incredible experience.
  
 
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    Taylor Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Lucy !
We attended the positive birth workshop and had a great full day of learning.
Lovely group of people as well . Lucy was so patient and explained everything so well without it being overwhelming.
You can see how passionate Lucy is and it really makes you feel more comfortable.
So thank you so much for a wonderful day we got a lot out of this class.
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    Fero Farag 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent Experience – Thank You, Lucy!

We walked away from our session at Birth and Beyond feeling incredibly well-informed and confident. Lucy was so detailed and thorough in explaining the entire birth process. She answered all our questions with patience and clarity, making sure we understood every step. We’re so grateful for the knowledge and reassurance she gave us—highly recommend to any expecting parents!
  
 
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    Bronte Taylor 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great workshops, very informative and Lucy is a wonderful presenter! Highly recommend
  
 
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    Skye Wexelman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lucy was absolutely amazing. She’s super engaging and made learning what seemed to be quite a dull topic fun. I am going into labour feeling a lot more prepared and excited. Partner loved it as well and feels a lot more comfortable. Would highly recommend!
  
 
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    Krishma Sood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such a beautiful and welcoming environment. The positive birth workshop was absolutely lovely. Lucy is an amazing educator who was shared heaps of knowledge in a very factual and respectful way. Definitely a great workshop for first time parents!
  
 
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    Josie Lang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend this workshop! Very informative for both pregnant partner and especially support person. There’s the perfect mix of details and broad level information required and access to further information. Thank you so much!
  
 
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    Louise Pow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you want to show up as the ultimate birth partner, then Lucy’s course is an absolute must.
Taking her class 8 weeks before our baby arrived completely changed how I approached the birth experience. It gave me the tools to support my partner with confidence, calm, and clarity  from understanding our birth preferences to being able to communicate effectively with midwives without second-guessing or asking unnecessary questions.
Because of Lucy’s guidance, I knew what was happening at every stage and could truly be present and helpful during labour, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally too.
If you're serious about being 100% there for your partner, this course isn’t just helpful,  it's non-negotiable. I can’t recommend it enough.

Kristin’s class is an absolute must for any new parent.
The first five days of parenthood are a wild rollercoaster, but thanks to this class, we felt genuinely prepared. From understanding why our baby’s hands and feet were still a little blue (totally normal!), to knowing what to expect with breastfeeding, emotions, introducing formula, swaddling styles, and nappy changes , it covered everything.
Yes, those early days are overwhelming, but having context and knowledge made it so much less anxiety-inducing. This class was a total game changer. I can’t recommend it enough!