Connected Parents:
Evening Antenatal & Breastfeeding Preparation Course
- Ramsey
Practical, friendly, community-focused — antenatal preparation for families expecting babies between August and November 2025.
What is Connected Parents?
Connected Parents is a brand new evening antenatal and breastfeeding preparation course, designed to fit around busy lives and bring local families together in Ramsey.
Over six relaxed evening sessions, you and your birth partner will explore birth preparation, hypnobirthing, breastfeeding and postnatal planning, all led by two experienced local doulas:
💛 Sarah Drawwater – Doula, antenatal educator and creator of Birth Prep In A Box
💛 Jo Thompson – Highly experienced Breastfeeding Counsellor and infant feeding worker
Together, we’ll share practical tools, information, and real conversations to help you feel calm, confident and ready for birth, feeding and those precious first weeks with your baby.
What makes this course different?
Connected Parents is all about connection — not only learning about birth and feeding, but connecting with:
🤝 Other local families – build your village before your baby arrives
❤️ Your birth partner – so you feel prepared together
📍 Your community – signposting to local support and resources
👩⚕️ Your healthcare team – learning how to communicate your wishes
🌱 Yourself – time to reflect on what matters most to you and your family
But what really sets Connected Parents apart is us—Jo and I, and the way we teach.
Between us, we’ve supported hundreds of families through pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. We’re bringing together our own tried-and-tested course formats, blending my Birth Prep in a Box approach with Jo’s antenatal breastfeeding preparation course materials.
✨ Practical, real-world preparation.
✨ A relaxed, supportive space.
✨ Plenty of time for discussion, questions, and real conversations.
This isn’t a ‘sit and listen’ kind of course—and there are no awkward icebreakers! Instead, we’ve designed it to feel welcoming, informal, and genuinely useful so you leave feeling more confident, more informed, and better connected to your baby, your support network, and yourself.
What’s covered in the 6 weeks?
Week 1: Birth Preparation – setting the scene (led by Sarah)
Week 2: Birth Preparation – your options & toolkit (led by Sarah)
Week 3: Hypnobirthing & birth partner role (led by Sarah)
Week 4: Preparing to Breastfeed – what helps it go well (led by Jo)
Week 5: Preparing to Breastfeed – common experiences & support (led by Jo)
Week 6: Postnatal Planning – life with your newborn (led by Jo)
Each session will be a gentle mix of practical tools, conversations, visual resources and space for your own reflections.
You will leave each session feeling more informed, more confident, and more connected—to your birth partner, your baby, and yourself. With practical tools you can actually use, real conversations, and a supportive space to reflect, you'll gain the knowledge and reassurance to navigate birth, feeding, and early parenthood in a way that feels right for you.
And at the end of the course, you will feel prepared, supported, and ready to welcome your baby—knowing you have a strong foundation, a toolkit of practical skills, and a community around you.
Course Details & Booking
📅 Dates: Wednesday 4th June - 9th July 2025
⏰ Time: 6pm - 9pm
📍 Location: Ramsey Cricket Pavilion
💷 Introductory Price: £100 per family (includes all 6 sessions)
Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for any family expecting a baby around August and November 2025 — whether it’s your first baby or you’re adding a new little one to your family.
If you want practical preparation, a chance to meet other local families, and a supportive space to prepare in your own way, this is for you.
Meet Your Hosts
Sarah Drawwater – The Nostalgic Doula
Sarah is a Doula, antenatal educator and the creator of Birth Prep In A Box. She loves bringing creative, practical tools into her work, helping families feel confident and well-prepared for birth and beyond.
Jo Thompson – Jo Thompson Doula
Jo is a highly experienced Breastfeeding Counsellor and Postnatal Doula, passionate about realistic and supportive breastfeeding preparation, so families can start their feeding journey with confidence.
Any Questions?
If you’d like to have a quick chat before booking, feel free to get in touch – we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Message Jo
👉 Message Sarah