BIRTH ATELIER PREGNANCY CLASS
AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR 9-WEEK FULHAM ANTENATAL PROGRAMME
If you’re pregnant and finding yourself overwhelmed by information, unsure what matters, or simply wanting to feel more confident about the months ahead this is a place to begin.
This is a live evening session in Fulham, London designed to help you understand what lies ahead in your pregnancy and how maternity care actually works.
We’ll explore your options, make sense of the system, and help you feel more confident in the decisions ahead.
Pregnancy can be a time of excitement
but also uncertainty.
During pregnancy, you’re offered a wide range of tests, scans, monitoring and recommendations.
Many of these can be valuable.
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But few women are given a clear understanding of what they are for.
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As a result, many couples move through pregnancy following a sequence of appointments without fully understanding the bigger picture.
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Yet, the choices made during pregnancy often shape the conditions in which birth unfolds.
THIS IS WHY UNDERSTANDING HOW MATERNITY CARE ACTUALLY WORKS AND HOW TO NAVIGATE IT MATTERS SO MUCH.
AND WHY THIS SESSION WAS CREATED.
What to expect
A CLEAR, GUIDED SESSION
A SPACE TO ASK QUESTIONS
A SMALL, CONSIDERED GROUP
We’ll walk through how the maternity system is structured, the options available to you, and how different decisions can shape your experience of pregnancy and birth - alongside what to expect physically and emotionally as your pregnancy progresses.
This is not a lecture. There is time for discussion, questions, and reflection so you can connect what you’re learning to your own situation.
Sessions are intentionally limited in size, creating a calm, focused environment where you can engage fully and leave with clarity.
Fulham / Parsons Green - Approximately 2 hours In person - Partners welcome - Live Q&A
Here's what you need
Information that helps you understand what’s happening, what’s being offered, and why it matters.
A way to make sense of your options, so you’re not simply following a path, but actively choosing it.
And the confidence that comes from knowing how to use that understanding in the decisions ahead.
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"I didn't realise how much the unknown was affecting me until things were properly explained. I left the class feeling calm, clear, and like I finally understood what was ahead."
-LAURA
What you'll leave with?
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A BETTER SENSE OF WHAT TO EXPECT DURING PREGNANCY
The key stages of pregnancy, common symptoms, and how your body and baby develop so you feel more prepared and less uncertain as things progress.
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Where and how you can give birth, the different models of care available, and how to choose the one that feels right for you.
A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR OPTIONS
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What is offered during pregnancy, what it's designed to assess, and how to interpret what it means for you so you can make informed, confident decisions.
CLARITY ON TESTS, SCANS AND DECISIONS
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How to ask meaningful questions, understand recommendations, and feel more grounded in the decisions you're making along the way.
HOW TO APPROACH THE MONTHS AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE
Meet your speakers
The session is led by experienced professionals working within maternity care, bringing both clinical insight and real-world experience.
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Clemmie Hamdan
BIRTH DOULA | HYPNOBIRTHING TEACHER | ANTENATAL EDUCATOR
Clemmie is a birth doula, hypnobirthing teacher and the founder of Birth Atelier London.
Her work focuses on bringing birth physiology back to the centre of preparation, while helping couples understand how modern maternity care works in practice — so they can navigate both with clarity and confidence.
Known for her calm, grounded approach, she supports families to make informed decisions that feel right for them.
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Liz Hanley
INDEPENDENT MIDWIFE | 20-YEAR NHS CAREER
Liz is an independent midwife with over 20 years’ experience across the NHS and private practice, in both hospital and community settings.
She offers a rare perspective on how different models of care shape birth, with a particular focus on continuity, informed choice, and supporting women to feel confident in their decisions.
Her work includes homebirth, VBAC/HBAC, and supporting families navigating care both within and outside standard guidelines.
Is this right for you?
YOU ARE EARLY OR MID-PREGNANCY
YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW MATERNITY CARE WORKS IN THE UK
YOU WANT TO APPROACH PREGNANCY WITH GREATER CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
YOU FEEL UNSURE ABOUT THE TESTS, SCANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OFFERED TO YOU
YOU ARE CONSIDERING TO JOIN BIRTH ATELIER LONDON AND WANT TO TAKE A FIRST STEP
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Book your class
A SIMPLE FIRST STEP TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING YOUR PREGNANCY AND THE DECISIONS AHEAD
Sessions are intentionally kept small to allow space for discussion and questions
The £50 ticket is fully deductible if you go on to join the Birth Atelier London programme
There is no obligation to continue after attending