Expecting another baby?

One-Day Refresher Antenatal Course for Second-Time+ Parents

Expecting baby number two (or more)? Our refresher antenatal course is designed just for you. Whether you're planning a vaginal birth, caesarean, or aren't sure yet, this one-day weekend course offers a relaxed, supportive space to recap labour and birth, prepare for life with two, and connect with other local second-time+ parents.

  • "The antenatal refresher course was INCREDIBLE - they covered things I didn’t learn in the six week course we did for our first baby."

    Alice, Second Time Mum

Why Choose Our Refresher Antenatal Class?

  • Tailored for second-time+ parents

  • Covers all birth types, including planned caesarean

  • Practical tips for parenting two (or more)

  • Honest, non-judgemental chat about feeding (breast, bottle, mixed), birth, and postnatal recovery

  • Run by a Midwife and Parenting Consultant

  • Includes first month of Gathered membership – meet others and grow your local support network

  • Held in welcoming local pubs in SE22, East Dulwich

  • We keep it small (5–6 couples max) for a relaxed, interactive experience where you can ask questions, share honestly, and build connection.

  • You’ll broaden your network of local families once your baby is born by continuing on as a Gathered member (first month’s membership included in the course fee).

What We Cover

Morning / 09.30am - 12.45pm / Labour & Birth Recap

  • What happens during labour (physically & emotionally)

  • Caesarean birth: planned & emergency

  • Common interventions explained

  • Birth planning & decision-making

Afternoon / 1.30pm - 4.30pm / Life with Two (or More)

  • Preparing your first child for the birth

  • Managing life with multiple kids: practical tips for bath time, bedtime, and feeding

  • The emotional shift: navigating sibling dynamics, guilt, bonding, and overwhelm

  • Real stories from local Gathered parents who’ve been there.

  • Feeding your new baby: recap & troubleshooting

  • Newborn care recap: sleep & other common concerns

What’s Included?

  • 7 hour Refresher Antenatal Class for 2 adults

  • One month free Gathered membership for Mums (worth £24 on our half price first month offer)

  • One month free Gathered membership for Dads/Partners (worth £12 on our partner membership rate)

  • Access to our member’s app from the course date, until your baby is born (worth £10 per month)

  • A PDF handbook with printable ‘cheat sheets’ to use to help you plan for the birth and postnatal period

  • All for a cost of just £160

Who We Are

Courses are led by Rachel, an experienced local Midwife, and Katharine, a Parenting Consultant and former primary teacher. With years of experience, they’ll guide you with warmth, clarity, and zero judgment.

 FAQs

  • This course is for parents expecting their second or subsequent baby who want a relaxed, practical refresh on birth and life with more than one child.

  • We cover all birth types, including planned and emergency caesareans, with lots of space to ask questions tailored to your experience.

  • To keep the price of the course down, Lunch isn’t included, but you can order and pay at the bar - our venues are lovely local pubs with great menus.

  • This course is designed for adults only, but if you can’t get full-day childcare, you’re welcome to bring your child just for the afternoon session.

    Alternatively, you might prefer a 1:1 private session, which can be arranged around your family’s needs. We can still network you in with other local parents via our app & postnatal gatherings.

  • The course is priced for a couple, and there are benefits to both partners coming along if possible. However, you’re really welcome to attend alone, or with an alternative birth partner, doula or friend if you prefer.

    If you're a solo or single mum attending alone, we offer a 30% discount to help make the course more accessible. Use the code ‘SOLO’ at booking. You are very welcome and many solo/single mums have joined and enjoyed the course previously.

  • Perfect! This is a refresher, so we’ll build on what you already know and focus on the unique challenges of growing your family.

  • Yes! We can offer private 1:1 refresher sessions if you'd prefer a personalised or flexible approach, or if the advertised dates don’t suit for whatever reason. This is usually online, or possibly at your home depending on availability, and costs £95ph. We typically recommend booking 1.5-2 hours. Just get in touch to arrange.