Lucy Carroll is an endorsed midwife and birth educator, and founder of Birth & Beyond Education, with over 15 years’ experience supporting women and families through pregnancy, labour, and birth.

A former Calmbirth educator, who combines practical, evidence-based knowledge with calm, grounded preparation.

Through this collaboration with Beattie Street, Lucy offers clear, honest education that supports both women and their partners to feel informed, steady, and deeply connected as they move toward birth and into early parenthood.

Throughout the day, you will:

• 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

You’ll leave feeling informed, connected, and deeply prepared — ready to meet your baby with familiarity rather than fear.

This experience is not only about birth itself, but about preparing for the profound transition into parenthood, with tools you can continue to use well beyond the birthing room.

You’ll gain:

• Preparation for the final weeks of pregnancy — mentally and physically

• Clear understanding of the signs of labour and when to call your hospital or care provider

• A comprehensive overview of the birth process and all stages of labour

• Insight into the role and importance of your birth support person

• Education on all pain relief options — medical and non-medical

• Understanding of induction of labour and when it may be recommended

• Preparation for all birth scenarios, including instrumental birth and caesarean section

• A detailed hospital bag checklist

• Guidance on setting birth intentions and creating a supportive birth space

Our one-day antenatal classes are held in person at Beattie Street Health Studio in Balmain — a space intentionally designed for calm, connection, and care.

If you are unsure whether you will birth vaginally or by caesarean section, this workshop is especially supportive. All birth pathways are covered with respect and clarity, empowering you to make informed, confident decisions. If you choose — or need — a caesarean birth, you will be equally prepared, supported, and educated.

Location: In-person at Beattie Street Health Studio, Level 1, Balmain

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Best time to attend: Between 28–36 weeks of pregnancy
Suitable for: Public and private models of care
Investment: $550

Book your place and step into birth feeling informed, grounded, and connected.

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