Free Antenatal Classes London

Free Antenatal Classes in SW London

Join us at your local Positive Birth group for free antenatal classes in London to help you prepare for your birth.

What is Positive Birth SW London?


Run by a small charity called Perinatal Positivity, we facilitate a discussion group every month in central Wimbledon about positive birth. The group is a safe and friendly space to meet, discuss your hopes and fears of birth, ask questions, share information and get support and encouragement. We want you to feel knowledgeable, informed and empowered to make choices about your pregnancy, your birth and your parenting journey that are best for you and your family.


Some topics we have covered so far include:

  • birth rights and choices
  • what is oxytocin and why is it important in birth
  • how to write your birth preferences
  • non medical pain relief strategies for labour & birth
  • the postpartum period
  • life with a newborn baby


These antenatal classes in London are completely free of charge, and no need to book - just turn up and join us!

Where and when you do meet?


The group meets in Wimbledon Library in the Merton Arts Space on the third Wednesday of the month (apart from August and December).


The next two meetings will be 15th January & 19th February 2025


We meet from 6.45PM - 8.15PM and the group runs as follows:


6.45PM: arrival and discussion on that months topic

7.45PM: time to ask questions one to one and chat to other local families

8.15PM: close


There is always tea and cake available!

Who is the group for? Is my partner welcome?


The group is for you at any stage in your pregnancy, we have people coming who have just found out they are pregnant to those who are ready to have their babies any day! We cover a different topic each month, so the more sessions you are able to attend the more information you will be able to gather over time.


We also have a mixture of mums coming on their own, or with their partners / birth partners. So either is absolutely fine and whatever suits you best on the day. In many ways it is more important for birth partners to understand birth than the mother, so we would always encourage them to come along.


We know that there are lots of different ways to give birth and the discussion is therefore relevant to both physiological birth, hospital birth and caesarean birth.

Free digital bump photos available!

We also have a wonderful photographer called Shal who comes along and offers a FREE digital bump shot. If you come to a few free antenatal classes then you can follow the progress of your bump! You can find out more information about Shal and some of her lovely photos here.

How do you offer these free antenatal classes?


We are very grateful to have received funding from both Magic Little Grants via the People's Postcode Lottery and the National Lottery Community Fund to enable us to offer the completely free antenatal classes in London. Absolutely anyone is welcome to join us and no need to sign up or book in - simply come along on the evening!

Is your group a replacement for paid antenatal classes?


The positive birth group is absolutely a chance to come and get informed about birth, your rights in birth, and meet other local families. We are unable to offer the detail of a full antenatal course and therefore where funds allow would recommend you book one of these in addition. We can let you know what is available in the local area. No preparation for your birth is wasted so whether this is the only opportunity you have to engage in antenatal education, or a chance to further your knowledge, it is all worthwhile!

How can I find out more?


You are really welcome to contact Lisa by clicking on my name and sending me a message if you have any questions. You can also join our WhatsApp community to keep in the loop, only admin can post messages so it is free from spam. And we also have an instagram page with lots more information!

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