Hypnobirthing and Antenatal Manchester

Antenatal Education Service of the Year for Manchester & North West England

Looking for Antenatal Classes in Manchester?

You may not know this, but birth experiences in Manchester and across Greater Manchester are shaped by something unique, the mix of local maternity services, community culture, and the support networks around you.

Preparing with that in mind can make all the difference to how you experience labour and welcome your baby.

I’m Eleanor, founder of Birth With Choice, and I regularly work with families across the city - from Chorlton to Didsbury, Salford to Stockport, and beyond.

Whether it’s at St Mary’s, Wythenshawe, North Manchester General, or at home, I support parents through their individual birth journeys, helping them feel confident, informed, and calm every step of the way.

While my private courses take place in peaceful Lytham, I proudly support parents from all over Manchester, tailoring antenatal education and hypnobirthing to local maternity options, birth settings, and your personal hopes and concerns.

Birth With Choice is more than just an Antenatal Class near Manchester

Birth With Choice classes aren’t one-size-fits-all. My knowledge of Greater Manchester’s maternity services, paired with a warm, practical teaching style, means your birth preparation is always relevant, honest, and empowering - no matter which hospital, birth centre, or home setting you’re planning for.

Curious? Take a look at the hypnobirthing courses and antenatal support I offer in and around Manchester…

Group Hypnobirthing Antenatal Course in Lytham - Perfect for parents across Manchester

Our popular group hypnobirthing courses combine evidence-based antenatal education with compassionate, down-to-earth teaching, helping you feel confident, informed, and calm.

On a group course, you’ll meet other parents-to-be, ask the questions that matter most to you, and learn practical tools you can use in labour — whether you’re giving birth at St Mary’s, Wythenshawe, North Manchester General, or at home.

My aim is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, reduce the likelihood of unnecessary interventions, and step into your birth experience with confidence.

£350 for mum and birth partner.

Group Hypnobirthing near Manchester
Group Hypnobirthing near Manchester

Private Hypnobirthing Course - Tailored to You Anywhere in Manchester

My private hypnobirthing course offers a calm, compassionate space for you and your birth partner to prepare for every type of birth. With care and guidance focused entirely on you, these sessions go deeper, answering your questions and shaping birth prep to your preferences.

Whether we connect online or in person, I’ll be with you every step of the way — providing evidence-based antenatal education, practical techniques, and advocacy support. So whether you’re planning for St Mary’s, Wythenshawe, North Manchester General, a birth centre, or your own home, your classes will be completely bespoke.

£550 for mum and birth partner.

Private Hypnobirthing near Manchester
Private Hypnobirthing near Manchester

Calm Caesarean Course — Preparing for Your Caesarean Birth at Royal Victoria Hospital and Beyond

Planning a caesarean birth, or just want to be ready for every possibility? This course equips you with the tools, knowledge, and mindset shifts to make your caesarean experience as calm and empowering as possible.

We’ll cover the full journey: from pre-op to recovery, your options for skin-to-skin, partner involvement, and gentle practices that support bonding and calm after surgery. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to reduce fear, manage expectations, and feel confident every step of the way.

£250 for mum and birth partner.

Hypnobirthing for a Caesarean in Manchester
Hypnobirthing for a Caesarean in Manchester

What is Hypnobirthing and does Hypnobirthing work?


Grab my FREE Hypnobirthing Masterclass and get a real look at how it can shift everything about the way you feel going into birth.

Inside, I’ll walk you through:
– What the ‘hypno’ part actually means (no, it’s not weird)
– The science behind why it works
– How it can take you from “I’m terrified of giving birth” to “I feel calm, prepared, and totally in control”

This isn’t fluff. It’s the mindset, tools, and support I wish every parent had from day one. Come see what’s possible.

Send it to my Inbox
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Why Manchester Parents Travel to Lytham for Hypnobirthing

  • Felt prepared not pressured.

    Throughout it all, Eleanor was a constant, grounding presence. My baby was born at 42+5, when he was ready to be born. Thank you, Eleanor, for being such a vital part of our journey - your support helped me hold firm in what I knew was right for me and my baby. I’ll always be grateful.

    - Michelle & Liam

  • Completely changed how we feel about birth

    As a second-time mum who had a difficult experience first time around, this course has been invaluable in helping me adjust my mindset heading into labour again.

    Eleanor created such a calm, supportive space for us to really think about our birth choices and what we wanted this time. The content was clear, balanced, and so easy to take in.

    We both finished the course feeling relaxed, informed, and genuinely confident - ready to make decisions that feel right for us.

    Lucy & Josh

  • Partner knew exactly how to help.

    We couldn't recommend someone more attentive, knowledgeable and calming. You WILL feel better about your birth experience if you work with Eleanor.

    - Holly & Ryan

  • Left birth proud of every decision.

    Your teaching made the birth really smooth and incredibly fast, (luck of the drawer I suppose, but midwives commented on the hypnobirthing techniques with admirations). You gave us an utter gift and brought our daughter into the world with so much joy.

    - Harri & Chris

  • Taught with calm, confidence and care.

    I can’t recommend Eleanor enough. Her teaching style is so clear, supportive, and reassuring - she has a way of explaining everything that just makes sense.

    Before learning with her, I felt quite anxious about birth, but now I feel genuinely calm, informed, and confident in what to expect.

    The techniques, tools, and mindset she teaches are invaluable, and I finally feel prepared to make decisions that feel right for me and my baby.

    Ciara & Aymeric

  • Empowered for the unexpected

    I cannot recommend Birth With Choice highly enough! Having anxiety from a previous birth experience me and my partner decided to look into hypnobirthing. We learnt so much from the course and it prepared us to feel confident in our decisions and empowered about our birth and we ended up having the most positive birthing experience.

    Lizzie & Benji