We’re with you! Improve your knowledge and build your confidence for your parenting journey. Get evidence-based education from trusted healthcare professionals.
We’re with you! Improve your knowledge and build your confidence for your parenting journey. Get evidence-based education from trusted healthcare professionals.
Looking for a trusted, professional source of parenting education and support? Want to access up-to-date, unbiased information about pregnancy, birth, and parenthood?
Our team of enthusiastic, expert health professionals is ready to guide you through pregnancy and into parenthood. We are a modern alternative, drawing on the very latest evidence-based research. Together, let’s get ready to parent.
This FREE online Baby-Care Class, to give you all the knowledge you need for those first few days and weeks at home with baby
This 2-hour live class will cover everything from cord care, to safe sleep
Feel better prepared and more confident for your transition to parenthood
Our famous Ultimate Childbirth Class offers expectant parents convenient class times (full day or 2 half-days)
Class recording to watch back when you want
Feel at ease and confident about your parenting journey
Learn from expert Lactation Consultants
Ideal for those considering or planning to Breastfeed
Tailored for those in their second or third trimester for pregnancy
In advance of the big arrival, we are here to get you ready to breastfeed
This 3.5-hour class is taught by practicing lactation consultants
Get your breastfeeding journey off to the best possible start
This FREE 90-minute online class is ideal for both existing and expectant parents
Know what to do about common baby safety issues
Giving you peace of mind
This 3-hour class gives new parents the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency
Everything you need to know about caring for your child if they are sick, injured, or require CPR
Learn relaxation, breathing techniques and more - proven to help ease the pain of labour and birth
Get an introduction on how to best prepare for a calm and positive birthing experience
This class is taught by the country’s leading Expert Midwife Hypnobirthing Instructors
Our trusted healthcare professionals are here to help you prepare for a calm and positive birthing experience
You’ll get the tools, techniques, and knowledge you need to feel prepared, safe, and empowered during labor and birth
FREE 2-hour live online First 6 Weeks at Home Class with Q&A
This class is ideal for expectant parents or for those who have just had their baby (or babies!)
Be prepared for those first few weeks at home with baby
Improve your knowledge of what is normal and what is not at the different stages of baby's development
Feel confident and learn how you can aid baby’s development
Our expert covers everything you’ll want to know about baby’s progress
Pre-empt sleep problems before they occur
This class will give you all the tools to improve your baby’s sleep
Class taught by the country’s leading Health Professional Sleep Expert
Learn how to start your feeding journey safely and confidently
Let our Expert Dietician take you step-by-step through how to start your baby on solid foods
Tailored for those whose baby is 3-5 months old
This 3-hour live online class is delivered by our expert Health Professional with the most up-to-date, evidence-based information
Designed to help you understand the why, when, and how of starting solids
Get the skills and confidence you need to start introducing solid foods to your baby
Free 2-hour class delivered by professional healthcare experts with experience in postpartum mental health
Learn about emotional wellbeing from conception to one year after baby is born
We’re here to support you
To give you confidence for the journey, we have developed a support bundle, that covers key milestones for your baby.
It includes 2 of our most popular classes: Baby Development Class and Starting Solids Class.
And what’s better, you also get 1-to-1 email support throughout the first 12 months of your baby’s life, for all those ’not-so-silly’ questions!
Good sleep helps your baby develop physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially.
Here at The Baby Academy, our 1-to-1 Digital Sleep Consultations are designed to help babies and toddlers sleep, so the whole family can thrive.
Our professional sleep consultant can provide you with 1-to-1 personalized support.
Build your confidence as a first, second or subsequent time mum and feel empowered to achieve your breastfeeding goals.
Although breastfeeding is natural it does not always come naturally and is a learned skill.
Get practical, friendly, and compassionate support when you need it from our expert lactation consultants.
1-to-1 Email Support from professional healthcare experts at your fingertips.
Get your pregnancy and parenting questions answered at your convenience.
Support and advice that’s personal to you – from sign up to when baby is 6 months old.
We are delighted to announce that for those with private health insurance, The Baby Academy is offering up to a 40% discount off our Ultimate Classes. Simply submit your information below to claim your special discount. Please note that our system does not allow adding this discount to bookings already made.
All our online classes and support services are delivered by practising, trusted healthcare professionals, who are passionate about helping you build your confidence and prepare you for all stages of your parenting journey.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Certified Nurse-Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Ellie has over 10 years of experience as a midwife including prenatal, labor, postnatal care and education. She has worked extensively with young parents delivering all aspects of midwifery with the caseload model of care and the Family Nurse Partnership programme. Her main passion lies in empowering women to be confident in their ability to grow and care for their babies. Ellie currently works with vulnerable families in a large teaching hospital.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Registered Nurse
Lizzie is an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and has been a qualified Nurse-Midwife for over a decade. She has worked since 2008 in numerous roles as a Nurse, Midwife, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Specialist Public Health Nurse. All of which adds to her being able to offer holistic and in-depth breastfeeding support. Lizzie’s main role at the moment is being a mom to her two gorgeous children. Lizzie cares deeply about giving families compassionate care, practical support and comprehensive information to support families in their individual breastfeeding journey.
Registered Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Maha is a Registered Midwife practicing full-scope in a diverse community. Maha provides prenatal and postpartum care in the community, and intrapartum care wherever her clients choose to birth – whether that be at home, hospital, or birth centre. In addition to English, Maha is fluent in Urdu/Hindi and American Sign Language, and has an educational background in linguistics and languages, with a particular focus on language acquisition in utero. Maha is committed to making midwifery more accessible to ethnically and linguistically diverse communities and currently serves on various provincial and national associations whose aim is to make midwifery care more inclusive.
Pediatric Nurse & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Roshena is a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with 15 years of experience in the realm of maternal child health. Her experience in the clinical setting, combined with teaching in the university setting, has given her a wealth of experience in many aspects of maternal and newborn care. As a mom of two, Roshena also brings valuable real-life experience and understands the various successes and challenges that come with parenthood.
She is passionate about empowering families by utilizing the most up-to-date evidence-based information in a supportive environment. She truly believes that parent education is imperative in one of life’s most vulnerable moments, and bringing evidence into practice helps parents to establish and fulfil their goals. Roshena is excited to work with you in our classes in hopes of leaving you feeling confident and well prepared for your exciting journey ahead.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Emily has been practicing as a full-scope certified nurse-midwife for over a decade having earned her master’s in midwifery from The Ohio State University. She is nationally board certified and has been lucky enough to “catch” almost 1,000 babies so far! Emily has experience attending births in both in a hospital setting and in a freestanding birth center. In 2019, she authored a journal article on the outcomes of water birth in the hospital, as well as a textbook chapter on evidence-based OB care. In 2020, she began a full-time faculty position and is now teaching certified nurse-midwife students. She places great value on patient education, whether during pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, or well visits. Informed consent and shared decision making have always been cornerstones of her practice. She is committed to furthering equity in pregnancy care in the US in order to address racial disparities in pregnancy and infant outcomes.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Jannah is a Nurse-Midwife with over a decade of experience and also a Mom of three. Having started as a birth doula for low-income families, Jannah went on to complete a BSc in Nursing and a MSc in Nurse-Midwifery over the course of her career. As well as becoming a childbirth education instructor, Jannah is hugely passionate about helping expectant parents prepare for the wonderful journey ahead. Jannah believes that education truly is power and understands that increasing the knowledge of childbearing families can decrease the echoing, trans-generational economic, and racial disparities that they are faced with. Jannah brings with her a wealth of knowledge, having empowered families across numerous States in the country.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Dr. Elyse Cho graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduation, Elyse worked as an RN in a labor and delivery ward in a large hospital. With a special interest in breastfeeding and delayed cord clamping, Elyse graduated with honors Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse-Midwifery soon after. Elyse believes pregnancy and birth are naturally beautiful and is passionate about providing supportive midwifery care to all women who desire it. Elyse has experience at a public hospital, helped establish midwifery at a private practice and hospital, and has experienced home birth with her own children. Elyse lives and works in Texas with her daughter and their furry friends. In her free time, Elyse enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and baking, spending time at the beach, and traveling.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Having obtained her Masters in Nursing, CNM and WHNP certifications in 2014, Laura has done a large portion of her training working in the area of homebirth, and after graduation attended births in the hospital setting. Prior to then, she worked as a nurse and postpartum doula where she would educate new parents both in their homes and in the hospital setting regarding infant care, breastfeeding and postpartum care. Currently, Laura cares for patients within a large community health clinic providing family planning, women’s health, obstetric, and postpartum care with a sex-positive and body affirming approach. Her greatest joy in her practice comes from seeing the clients in her care feeling educated, heard and empowered. Aside from work, Laura is also a busy mom!
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Cris has been a practicing Nurse Midwife for 28 years and a busy mom of 4 children! She has delivered well over a thousand babies during her career. She spent several years doing a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Duke University. Cris has practiced in all areas of women’s health at both large university medical centers, clinic settings, as well as private practice. She is passionate about empowering women and helps them to realize their internal strength during pregnancy and delivery.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Siobhan has been professionally caring for women for nearly 30 years and has had the honor of attending thousands of births. She is a natural teacher with over 20 experience as both a Certified Nurse-Midwife and childbirth educator. As Siobhan guides families through pregnancy, she draws from her own experience as a mother of twins and an extensive and varied midwifery career. She shares her expertise from attending births in homes, free standing birth centers and hospitals including waterbirths and as a surgical assistant for cesarean sections. She has taught maternity care to both nursing and midwifery students. She is passionate about helping growing families understand their birth options and make informed decisions.
Certified Nurse-Midwife and Childbirth Class Instructor
Emily has been working with moms and babies since 2003. She started her work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit as an RN. In the NICU, she discovered her passion for empowering families to make informed decisions and become active participants in their care. She completed her Masters in Midwifery through Frontier Nursing University in 2015. She started as a midwife in a freestanding birth center, then transitioned to “catching” in the hospital setting for private practice. She now works as a hospitalist in a busy labor and delivery unit. More than anything, she loves to witness the birth of a parent. She believes education is the foundation which helps women step into their own power during their pregnancy and birth. She has 2 girls, one born in the hospital and one at home with a midwife.
Chief Education Officer and Co-Founder at The Baby Academy
Sue is co-founder of The Baby Academy, Midwife, Childbirth Instructor and a busy Mom of two. With over 15 years’ experience Sue has worked in all areas of Midwifery such as Birthing Suite, Antenatal wards, Postnatal wards and currently manages The Antenatal Education Department in a large Maternity Hospital.