the only brisbane birth class designed for second-time mums

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After A Birth Full of Interventions - This Class Is Your Reset

The one-day birth class that provides a step-by-step strategy for VBAC, high-risk, and experienced mothers to plan a birth that leaves you empowered and proud.

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Image Credit: Nadia Ruth Photography

After A Birth Full of Interventions - This Class Is Your Reset

The one-day birth class that provides a step-by-step strategy for VBAC, high-risk, and experienced mothers to plan a birth that leaves you empowered and proud.

Ready to get started? 

Book Your Spot

Upcoming 2026 Birth Classes

Our classes are usually scheduled every two months on a Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

Sunday 5th July

Mother's & couples class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
Book for July

Sunday 16th August

Mother's & Couples Class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
book for Sept

Sunday 15th Nov

mother's & couples class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
Book for Nov

YOU'VE DONE THIS BEFORE AND WANT A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR THIS BABY

To the woman determined to do it differently this time...

You’ve come a long way since your last birth story. You’ve learned so much about what you need, what matters, and what you’ll no longer accept now that you’re pregnant again. I know you’re ready for something better – a healing, powerful experience. You’re navigating the same hospital system as last time and you want the confidence, clarity and strategy to make this birth your own

The only challenge?

You’re navigating the same hospital system as last time and you want the confidence, clarity and strategy to make this birth your own. 

Our focused couples birth class is specific to the most popular hospital’s in Brisbane including:

  • The Mater (Public & Private)
  • RBWH
  • Greenslopes
  • Wesley
  • Logan & Beaudesert
  • Northwest Private

Does this sound familiar?

1

I don’t look forward to my midwife visits like I used to because I leave every appointment feeling unsupported because no one is actually listening!

2

The hospital already assumes I’ll have another C-section or induction, but I know THAT is not happening this time.

3

My partner is just as traumatized as I am. How can I help him to truly advocate for me when they push and try to coerce us?

4

Last time my labour was long and exhausting & I had a cervical lip or early pushing. I am worried about another posterior baby!

But it doesn't have to be that way!

There’s a reason you’re not sure
which antenatal class
truly fits you...

 Most focus on a hypnobirthing or calmbirth experience — but they don’t prepare you for what happens when the hospital doesn’t automatically support your choices. High-risk pregnancies are caught in a catch-22: doctors see you in routine appointments but only intervene in emergencies, so the advice you get often comes from fear, not possibility.

You have found your birth preparation class if:

You want to have a natural birth (no epidural this time)
You are gunning hard for your healing VBAC or VBA2C
An induction led to your caesarean and you need to know how to find a different path this time
There is a fire inside of you that knows you can do this (but you just need the right help)!

Image Credit: Nadia Ruth Photography

FEEL IN CONTROL AGAIN - WITH JUST ONE TRANSFORMATIVE couples WORKSHOP

What if you could...

  • Avoid a posterior baby birth story and understand the physiology that the hospital and many doulas still don't understand.
  • Anticipate hospital protocols and potential interventions before they happen
  • Discover the ultimate key to avoid an unnecessary caesarean and vaginal tearing with one simple decision on your birth plan.
  • Stay calm & in control by birth planning the 5 most common reasons your labour's get de-railed in hospital.
  • Practise the best positions for a natural birth whether you have an epidural or not!
  • Learn the tricks to labouring at home for longer that I’ve used successfully as a doula so partner can be an effective birth teammate.
  • Navigate hospital appointments with confidence, knowing what is going to be discussed before you arrive and asking the right questions to support your birth intentions.
  • Prepare for bonding and breastfeeding just as much as you do for your birth without spending more time.
  • Finally pull back the curtain on natural birth without cringing in fear

INTRODUCING

The Better Birth Blueprint

A one-day workshop paired with an online program that shows you exactly how to stay in control, make informed decisions, and confidently navigate hospital systems. Designed for VBAC, “high-risk,” and any woman who wants real-world preparation, it gives you a clear, step-by-step plan to anticipate interventions, advocate for yourself, and finally experience a birth that restores your confidence.
what will i learn?

Upcoming 2026 Birth Classes

Sunday 5th July

Mother's & couples class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
Book for July

Sunday 13th Sept

Mother's & Couples Class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
book for Sept

Sunday 15th Nov

mother's & couples class

Location: Banyo

Time: 10am – 4pm

Refreshments Served

Birth Planning Workbook

Online Course Included

$397

Per couple
Book for Nov

Course Content

What You'll Learn

The Better Birth Blueprint isn’t just another antenatal class. It’s a hands-on, practical roadmap that guides you from uncertainty and fear to confidence, control, and excitement — no matter what your last birth looked like. 

Here’s how we do it..

step 1:

Prepare

Finally, get excited about your birth knowing you have a step-by-step framework to build the birth you desire. You’ll feel steady in your choices and clear about what you want — and begin daily strategies to build confidence day by day!

  • Understand ALL your options
  • Step by step birth roadmap template
  • Separate real risk from fear-based pressure
  • Begin to trust your baby and body again

step 2:

The Birth Experience

Rest assured that you can labour at home for longer this time as you learn the little-known signs between early and active labour that I use in every birth.

  • Why 4cm dilated is actually your goal
  • Strategies for posterior babies and slower labours
  • Navigate inductions, epidurals, assisted births, or C-section conversations

Image Credit: Nadia Ruth Photography

Step 3:

Support

Let The Birth Circuit Strategy turn your partner into a confident, capable support person so you can just focus on birth. Plus start motherhood feeling steady, not overwhelmed with a postpartum plan that aims at helping you rest and bond in those early days.

  • Learn how my clients avoid epidurals with just eight breaths
  • Clear support blueprint for home, the car & hospital
  • How to set up early bonding and breastfeeding
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Bonus Offers

But wait, there is still more!

Online birth class membership

No longer do you need to worry about remembering everything in our one day workshop with the online class compiling everything you need to know in one place. The course involves short and snappy videos, all the evidence based resources you need to create the ultimate birth experience.

Step-by-step pregnancy guide

Your ultimate guide to navigating antenatal appointments, packed with insights, recommendations, and alternative options. Know what to expect at every stage of your pregnancy journey so you can advocate for your needs. Ensure a smoother and more informed pregnancy experience

birth plan blueprint template

Avoid the overwhelm with our blueprint guide to help you plan your better birth. Navigate your birth plan by using our step by step approach created to take the weight of worry off your shoulders. Pair that with our amazing resources in our online video components and you will rest assured that you have every possibility and roadblock covered.

book your 2026 class now

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testimonials from past parents

What They Have To Say

Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions or need further guidance on whether

The Better Birth Blueprint is right for you!

For someone who was majorly afraid of birthing, I left her classes feeling empowered and equipped. Thank you so much Jade!
Hannah Kelly
I love how she got our partners involved - my husband really enjoyed himself as well. Thank you Jade!
Laura Mckinnon
The class made me feel really empowered and excited to give birth.I feel like going forward I will be more open with my midwives and doctors about the birth I want.
Naomi Garrett
Say No More, I Am Convinced

your healing birth begins here...

After the workshop you will gain...

  • A personalised birth roadmap outlining your preferences, options, and backup plans
  • Confidence that you are prepared for the most common scenarios that can come your way
  • Clarity on what questions to ask so your'e assured you can make informed decisions
  • Clear boundaries and strategies to advocate effectively for yourself and your baby
  • Knowledge of hospital protocols and how to navigate them while staying in control
  • A toolbag of effective natural pain relief options, an understanding labor patterns, including that of posterior babies
  • Step-by-step strategy for interventions like induction, epidural, or birth complications
  • Clear guidance for partners on pain management, emotional support, and reducing labor stress
  • Ample preparation for bonding, breastfeeding, and early postnatal success
  • Pave the way for an empowered start to motherhood with your baby

meet your educators

We're Jade & Ashley

With the combined experience of over a decade of supporting women in birth, we bring with us the wisdom, stories and practical skills required to effectively support a mother into this new transition of life.

Jade is a mother of three boys, two being twins born naturally. She has been a doula or 7 years and supported over 90 mothers in the birth space at both home & hospital. She was inspired to create the Better Birth Blueprint with high risk and vbac mother’s in mind.

Ashley hosts ‘The VBAC Homebirth Stories’, a popular international podcast. Plus she runs an online program with private support that has helped hundreds of women create better birth experiences.

She’s also a mum of three and had two C-Section births, followed by a powerful homebirth.

meet your educators

Hey there! I’m Jade...

I was led into supporting women in birth after the amazing experience of birthing my twin boys naturally. I’ve been a doula for almost 7 years and am passionate about helping women step into motherhood on their own terms.

I’ve had the honour of being welcomed into many birth spaces — at home, in hospitals, after multiple C-sections, with big babies, breech presentations, even twins. I’ve seen firsthand what women are truly capable of when they have the right knowledge, preparation, and support.

I created this program because I noticed that most courses my client’s were paying for we’re not aligned with women who had already had a baby and potentially were considered high-risk. So I sought to teach something different.

This hands-on, practical workshop and program gives you the tools, strategies, and confidence to navigate hospital policies, anticipate interventions, and stay in control. You’ll know exactly what to do, what to say, and how to guide your team — so your birth is truly yours.

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next steps

What Happens After Your Purchase?

Every Birth Blueprint Class is custom designed for each group that comes my way. After booking look out for an online information form so I can tailor the information to your needs. A few weeks out from your workshop date I will call to speak to you directly to make sure this class will tick all of your boxes!

Purchase

Choose your workshop date and get instant confirmation of your place.

Receive Mail

Within 24 hours you will recieve a follow up email with details about the workshop and what to bring.

Get Access

Start working your way through the online component so you are ready to jump right in on the day!

This is perfect for you if...

Maybe you've had a baby before or maybe you haven't but you know navigating the hospital isn't easy

you see the value in an empowered and personal birthing experience.

you are determined to avoid birth trauma and know a birth plan is needed

you want to advocate for you and your baby and want to know how

you are ready to prepare for a healing and amazing birth

This is not for you if...

You're just want to "go with the flow" and hope for the best

You're hoping for a quick fix birth plan that requires little effort

you don't want to rock the boat and decline things even if they dont feel right

You want to blindly trust the maternity system to help you birth your baby.

You  think birth plans don't matter and you just have to do as your told when having a baby

Need A’s to Your Q’s?

Absolutely you can. In fact, I recommend it. The Birth Blueprint is also an excellent strategy to truly plan for an empowered, trauma free first birth. All of the strategies, information and exercises are perfect for anyone planning to have a baby and actually wanting to take control of their birth experience.

Over the years I have personally sat in on many birthing classes. Every single one has their benefits and in my opinion a birth class is better than no birth class. That being said, hypbobirthing, calm birthing and hospital birthing classes only teach low risk birth options. They also don’t personally adhere their class to your personal pregnancy. We do! I call every couple before the class to make sure I’m teaching what you actually need to know!

No, you don’t need to do any further hospital classes once you take the The Birth Blueprint Workshop. Not only do we cover everything you will learn in that generic class but you also get the benefit of our online course so you can always come back and review the information.

The online video course is built as a compliment to the workshop. When you come to the face to face course you will learn the most effective strategies and what is best given in a hands on environment. Later, you and your partner go home and either work through the modules in your own time to truly complete your birth roadmap before birth.

In our space we have chairs, pillows and mats for our practical exercises. I provide drinks and light refreshments for snacking throughout our time together.

Here is what you can wear and bring on the day:

  • Comfy clothes like your going to a yoga class
  • A drink bottle
  • Lunch for yourselves (we break for about 30 minutes)

Image Credit: Nadia Ruth Photography

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