“We went to Claire's antenatal class in November 2024, and I have already recommended it to many soon to be parents. I started the class being nervous around the birth and wanting to be in the delivery suite, but now due to her fantastic knowledge and empowering me and my husband to make the right choices for ourselves, we have now decided to do a homebirth. I can't thank Claire enough from everything that we have learnt, she was so incredibly knowledge!”

— Alice

“We went to Claire’s antenatal classes in September and we are so pleased we booked this course. Each session was so informative and we learnt so much aswell as having socialisation with other expectant parents. There were no judgements and it felt like a really safe and friendly place to share concerns and ask as many questions as we wanted. It’s clear that Claire is passionate and has a genuine want to help others. Thank you so much unique births for helping us and making the prospect of becoming first time parents a lot less daunting!”

— Lauren

“Would highly recommend Unique Births! Claire is so so knowledgeable and really guided us through our journey. We also missed one or two group classes and it was never a bother to Claire to catch us up. We also really enjoyed the breastfeeding class with Isobel. Thank you so much!”

— Lauren

"We attended Claire’s antenatal classes for our first pregnancy and couldn’t be more thrilled that we did! Taking us through each stage of birth, we felt equipped for however the birth experience was. She gave us the tools and know how to be able to advocate for ourselves and know how to have the best chance of our intended birth. I’m so grateful we attended this class and met Claire who is just wonderful. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Everyone should attend these!"

— Imogen

"We have recently completed antenatal courses with Claire who is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and approachable. Having a private course with a smaller group has really suited our needs as we struggle with big groups. The setting and the timings also worked really well for us. We have left learning a lot of things but also covered things we were not expecting but extremely glad we have. Claire and Isobel have provided different perspectives and really helped us explore all of the options available to us Thank you so much"

— Nicola

"I was very lucky to win the Hypnobirthing package with Clare at Unique Births. She was absolutely amazing in teaching me not only how to use Hypnobirthing but also many other things surrounding my anxieties about birth. Nothing was ever too much for her, and she would always go above and beyond to help me and give me the information that i needed based on our discussions. I would highly recommend this service and I cannot wait to visit the hub once I have recovered from my c-section."

— Nicola

"We completed the hypnobirthing course with Claire. This was done via zoom in the comfort of our own home. The course also included antenatal topics and Claire sensitively raised thought provoking questions which allowed us to explore our thoughts and feelings on birth options. The hypnobirthing techniques can be used whatever option of birthing you choose. We looked forward to this part of the course each week! You are given all the tools on how to use the techniques, as well as a manual and scripts and I can honestly say I used them in the delivery room. I recommend getting in touch with Claire if you are interested in hypnobirthing."

— Susan

"We recently completed the online Hypnobirthing course with Claire and I can’t recommend it enough. The four sessions proved invaluable to my husband and I, particularly with this being our first baby. The sessions were filled with lots of practical knowledge about birth alongside tools and strategies that we can use throughout. I particularly enjoyed the relaxation part of the sessions and have been using these scripts and breathing techniques in the run up to our birth. Thank you so much Claire for sharing your knowledge and insight with us which has ensured we feel positive and empowered ahead of our baby’s arrival! :)"

— Ciara

"Great classes with Claire and Isobel. Unfortunately we were not able to do the group antenatal sessions due to some last minute cancellations however Claire was extremely accommodating by offering online or private in-person alternatives. We decided to do private sessions at home to get away from our laptop screens and can certainly say that we got a lot of value from them. Claire is very knowledgeable and made it a super comfortable and informal environment so that myself and my partner could ask all sorts of questions without feeling embarrassed or stupid! Would highly recommend, now feeling informed and most importantly, relaxed for the birth of my first child. Thanks Unique Births and see you on the other side!"

— f

"Unique Birth’s Gentle Beginnings postnatal class is the perfect mix of relaxed, open, non judgmental conversation, for both birth mums and partners, whilst also being extremely informative and a lifeline for many of us."

— Stephanie

"The Gentle Beginnings group has been a genuine blessing to me. It is so inclusive, fun and parent led which is so helpful. It pulled me out of the fourth trimester trenches, gave me a cuddle and some tea and brownie. I coped with early motherhood so much better with the group support and I will be forever grateful. Thank you so much Isobel, Claire and Lisa xxx"

— Lizzie

"Myself and my husband signed up for Unique Births antenatal classes last year before the birth of our first baby. Claire came to our home to deliver the course 1 to 1 as well as Isobel for a session on feeding. I cannot thank them both enough for the knowledge and experience they passed on during the course. It was informative, honest, open and they were both so supportive. Nothing was ever too much to ask, they were both there for support outside of the classes and beyond birth. I went into labour feeling I had learnt everything needed for a positive birth, whichever way it panned out. I was lucky to have a straight forward, non medicated water birth and I honestly believe this was down to the classes. Thank you x"

— Lucy

"After our local NCT was fully booked, I felt extremely lucky to find a small local class with Claire. The class was very informative and focussed on positive births. We covered a wide range of topics, that we, as the members chose and it was easy to ask as many questions as you liked, being such a small group. I would definitely recommend. Thank you Claire, bring on the arrival of our little one!"

— Suzy

"I was really pleased to find a small, local Antenatal class to take part in as I was keen not to end up as part of a larger group so as not to feel I couldn’t ask as many questions as possible. Having done a birth plan before I attended classes due to the sessions being quite close to my due date, I was so thankful to have chosen Unique Births as I really felt Claire showed us all the options available to us. I added significantly more detail to birth plan after the course had finished and I really feel that, as a result, I felt completely in control of all elements of my birth, even when we decided to go for an elective c section 48 hours before our 42 week mark. It felt like we were nurtured through the classes rather than taught and we felt we came out of the course ready to have a baby! Claire is so friendly, patient and willing to help and we enjoyed the practical, interactive sessions, as well as some well needed post natal love. We genuinely believe without this course we would have experienced birth trauma, so thank you Claire for supplying us with the knowledge to avoid it!!"

— Alex

"I first met Claire a couple of years ago after a friend recommended Unique Births, so I signed up for the pregnancy relaxation course. Roll on 2 years and I knew I wanted to do the relaxation course again as I enjoyed it so much the first time and found the skills I learnt invaluable during my first birth! We also wanted to do a bit of an antenatal refresher this time round, (rather than a full new course) so Claire recommended we try hypnobirthing as it would give us a bit of a refresher, as well as some new skills to use during my second birth that built on the parts of the relaxation course I found really beneficial - Claire was spot on! Nothing was too much trouble for Claire, accommodating our toddler’s bedtime routine, dropping resources off (and picking them up) to make sure we had the material to still get the full experience when we had to make a last minute call to do an online session, and she generally went the extra mile! It was no trouble to include a couple of further sessions to cover the extra antenatal topics we wanted to recap that weren’t part of the standard hypnobirthing course, and this flowed seamlessly to make our experience truly personalised. Second time around I felt confident and in control (well as much as you can) when putting into practice the hypnobirthing techniques I’d learnt and practiced. I was able to focus on my breathing and listen to my body, which in turn took away my fear and anxiety around transferring into hospital, which I had been dreading following my first birthing experience. It ended up being a much smoother and calmer journey than I could have hoped for and this allowed me to deal much better with the transition. Thanks to the hypnobirthing and having the positive mindset it promotes, I was able to manage and cope during labour even better than the first time around and I’m so glad I took the time to focus on my new baby and birth beforehand - which is hard when you have a toddler and everyday life to juggle! Surprisingly I also found myself listening to the same hypnobirthing guided relaxations I used during pregnancy and labour, in the fourth trimester a lot - but it’s now clear I have a new skill for life. Claire is so knowledgeable with no question being a silly one, she makes you feel at ease and empowers you to feel confident that you can and will make the right decisions for your birth, whatever comes your way! I don’t regret for a second trusting Claire’s recommendation and having her help and support us through our birthing journey, and you won’t either!"

— Jenny

"We attended the Unique Births Antenatal Classes and also did a Hypnobirthing course with Claire too. The experience has been incredible. Claire is incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring and she really opened our eyes to the options available with labour, birth and beyond. She took away my fear of labour and gave us the confidence to make the choices that were best for us. We met some lovely other parents-to-be on the course and we've met up several times since for mutual support, something that has proved invaluable. The hypnobirthing has been so useful in the run up to labour and we feel completely in control of our birth plan now. Thank you Claire for your amazing support and advice and we can't wait to join you for Gentle Beginnings with our little one!"

— Natalie

"We signed up for their antenatal course in the first lockdown. It was incredibly informative and helpful despite having to be online. But for me, the real value for money came after I gave birth. I had a quite traumatic birth and experience in hospital and both Claire and Isobel went above and beyond to support me, talking through it all with me and offering the 3 step Rewind process which was very helpful in allowing me to talk about the birth again. I cannot thank them both enough and will definitely be using them again once I feel ready to have another baby."

— Eilish

"Claire is very knowledgeable and made me feel more at ease with the concept of giving birth and taught me that I have more choice than I thought in terms of how and where to birth etc. Isobel also helped me gain the knowledge I needed to decide on how I would like to feed my baby, and was completely non bias and open towards all ways of feeding."

— Carla

"As first time parents we attended the antenatal course and hypnobirthing courses with Claire. We were absolutely thrilled that we did. Claire has a very wide range of knowledge and experience and is happy to answer any questions you may have. We both came away feeling a lot more knowledgeable and also more confident that we would be able to have the birthing experience that we wanted. 10/10 would recommend to anyone."

— Stuart

"Claire is an incredibly knowledgeable lady for whom nothing is too much trouble. She goes out of her way to source information and support mummas-to-be to understand everything there is to know about pregnancy, birth and the Fourth Trimester. Having met Claire at the Bourne Pregnancy Club when I was 14 weeks' pregnant, I also completed a Pregnancy Relaxation course with her and accessed 1:1 Antenatal sessions. Since having my daughter, I have stayed in touch with Claire and attended free 'Mum walks' to meet other new Mums and to probe Claire's very full brain (sorry Claire!). My pregnancy wasn't easy for many reasons, but Claire has always made me feel incredibly supported and listened to. Without her I wouldn't be anywhere near as sane/ ready for this scary (wonderful) new chapter in my life. If you are in two minds as to whether to book with Claire, please do it; you won't regret it. She is a beautiful lady and so incredibly knowledgeable, kind and generous. I struggle with new people but was at ease with her straight away and I'd like to say we have now become firm friends, too. Thank you Claire for all your help - and for the help you are still to give. "

— Amy

“I can’t thank Claire and the Unique Births team enough for their support guidance and knowledge. Our Antenatal Course went above and beyond our expectations. We came away feeling so much better and prepared for our journey into parenthood.”

What are clients saying

Our classes are facilitated by trusted, friendly, qualified teachers with years of experience who will guide you through your birth and postnatal preparation. With a modern approach that will help you explore through all evidence-based information so you can work out what’s right for your family.

“Would highly recommend Unique Births! Claire is so so knowledgeable and really guided us through our journey. We also missed one or two group classes and it was never a bother to Claire to catch us up. We also really enjoyed the breastfeeding class with Isobel. Thank you so much!”

"Unique Birth’s Gentle Beginnings postnatal class is the perfect mix of relaxed, open, non judgmental conversation, for both birth mums and partners, whilst also being extremely informative and a lifeline for many of us."