DIGITAL COURSE

Your Positive Birth, On Demand.

Everything you need to feel genuinely ready for birth: 45 bite-sized video modules, downloadable resources and guided relaxation tracks. Honest, evidence-based birth prep that fits around your life.

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Get the full course - $100

One year access · Start anytime

Evidence-based

Grounded in current research, not tradition or anecdote

Natural, medicated, induced or caesarean, this works for all of them

Every kind of birth

A dedicated module so your partner knows exactly how to show up

Built for both of you

Mindset tools that work

Practical techniques for fear, pain and the unexpected

Any device, any time. Pick up where you left off

Fits around your life

6+ hours of content plus downloads - all for $100

Real value

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Everything you need, in one place.

Every Bright Births student receives the full suite of resources - not just the videos

Videos

45 BITESIZE VIDEOS

8 modules each with 4–9 videos . Binge them or spread them out, it’s entirely up to you.
Course Notes

SUMMARY BOOKLET

Everything we cover in the videos is summarised in a handy booklet you can print out and keep to hand.
Guided Relaxation MP3s

3x MP3s & scripts
To help you relax your mind and body and practice with your partner.
Birth Buddy Bible

PARTNER BOOKLET
A dedicated booklet for your birth partner - everything they need to actually be (and feel) useful.
Birth Planning Support

BIRTH PREFERENCES TEMPLATE
A simple, clear template to communicate your wishes to your care team.
New Mama's Handbook

POSTPARTUM BOOKLET
Postpartum advice so you feel confident heading into those first days.
Birth Affirmations

20 Printable Cards
Use these positive birth affirmations to retrain your brain and increase your confidence and calm.

Not sure if it's for you? Take a look inside.

HOW IT WORKS

Learning that fits your life.

The Bright Births digital course is hosted on Teachable - a beautifully designed learning platform used by thousands of courses worldwide. Think of it like Netflix, but for birth prep.

Any device, anytime

Watch on your laptop on the sofa, your phone on the train, or your tablet in bed. Pick up exactly where you left off, every time.

Tracks your progress automatically

Each video is marked complete as you go, so no need to remember where you're up to. You can work through the course at whatever pace suits you.

Simple to get started

No apps to download. Click the link in your welcome email, create a password, and you're in.

Yours for a full year

Access everything for 12 months from purchase. Revisit your favourite modules and use the relaxation tracks throughout your pregnancy.

Not particularly tech-savvy? If you can use Instagram, you can use Teachable. And if you ever get stuck, just drop Jemma a message.

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COURSE BREAKDOWN

8 modules. Everything you need.

The course covers the full picture — from the science of birth to mindset tools, pain management, and what to do when things don't go to plan.

Understanding positive birth preparation

What it actually means — and what cats can teach us about birth (you'll see)

01

Mind over matter

The psychology of fear, pain and how your mindset physically affects your birth

02

The science of birth

What's actually happening in your body — so nothing comes as a surprise

03

And relax… your relaxation toolkit

Breathing techniques, guided relaxation and practical tools for the big day

04

Your body, your baby, your choice

Your rights, your options, and how to make informed decisions in the moment

05

The twists and turns of birth

Interventions, the unexpected, and how to stay calm when plans change

06

The big day

What to expect, stage by stage - so you arrive ready, not guessing

07

Birth buddy support

Everything your partner needs to feel genuinely useful — not just present

08

Full course investment

$100

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One year access · All 8 modules · All downloads included

WHAT FAMILIES SAY

From the Bright Births family.

"I wasn't expecting a logical and rational technique. I wasn't expecting to come away feeling totally prepared for my labour — and, shock horror, genuinely excited by it."

"The digital course is so easy to use - and I was genuinely surprised by how much enjoyed it. We dipped in and out over the course of a month, just fitting it in between other things. Then we had a call with Jemma with chat over some of the things we worried about. 10/10 from us! "

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Got Questions?

Here are the ones we hear most often. If yours isn't here, just ask Jemma directly.

Is this only for people planning a ‘natural’ birth?

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Not at all, and this is probably the most important question on this page. Bright Births is designed for every kind of birth: natural, medicated, induced, or by caesarean. A positive birth isn't about the method, it's about feeling informed, supported and in control, whatever happens on the day. The tools here work for all of it.

Does hypnobirthing actually help with pain?

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Honestly? Yes. But not by pretending the pain isn't there. We don't promise a pain-free birth. What we do is give you practical, evidence-based techniques that change how your body and mind experience pain - breathing, relaxation, mindset tools and an understanding of what's actually happening in your body. Most students tell us they felt significantly more in control, even during the hardest moments.

How is the course delivered?

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Through Teachable - a clean, simple online learning platform that works on any device. Once you purchase you'll get a login link, and from there everything is laid out clearly: your videos, downloads and relaxation tracks in one place. Progress is tracked automatically, nothing needs downloading, and you have full access for one year. See the "how it works" section above for the full rundown.

When should I start the course?

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Anytime from around 20 weeks is ideal as it gives you enough time to work through the content gradually and practise the techniques before birth. That said, even if you're in your third trimester, there's still plenty of time. The course is designed to be digestible quickly if you need it to be.

What if I don’t have much time?

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The videos are deliberately bite-sized and most are under 10 minutes. You can work through an entire module in an evening, or spread it across a few weeks. The most important modules for birth day itself are flagged so you know where to focus if time is tight.

I'm feeling quite anxious about birth. Is this for me?

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Especially for you. Bright Births was built for exactly this - the woman who is trying to be pragmatic about birth but quietly terrified underneath. The course doesn't dismiss your fear or tell you to think positive. It gives you real tools to understand where fear comes from, how to manage it, and why being prepared is the most powerful antidote to anxiety there is.

Do I still need to attend a hospital antenatal course?

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Bright Births covers birth preparation in much more depth than most hospital antenatal courses - including mindset, hypnobirthing techniques, and birth partner preparation that hospitals rarely cover. That said, hospital courses are useful for understanding their specific procedures, policies and facilities. Many couples do both, using Bright Births as their primary preparation and the hospital course as a useful supplement.

What makes this different to other antenatal courses?

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Honesty, mainly. Most birth prep courses either focus purely on the medical side (what might happen) or go very deeply into hypnobirthing (and can feel a bit woo-woo if that's not your thing). Bright Births sits in the middle - evidence-based and grounded in science, but with the mindset and relaxation tools that actually make a difference on the day. And it works for every kind of birth, not just the ones that go to plan.

What is the refund policy?

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If you’re not sure whether it’s right for you, feel free to reach out before purchasing, we’re always happy to help.

We also offer a money back guarantee - if you find the content isn’t for you and you have watched less than 20% of the videos, you can get a full a refund within the first two weeks after purchase,.

The main difference is flexibility and pace. Online, you go at your own speed, and you can revisit a module three times if something doesn’t land immediately, pause when life gets busy, and access the relaxation tracks whenever you need them.

What you don’t get is the live conversation, the ability to ask questions in the moment, or Jemma in the room with you. For couples who prefer learning in their own time and space, online works extremely well. For couples who know they’ll have lots of questions or want a more personalised experience, one-to-one sessions are worth considering.

How does an online birth preparation course compare to an in-person class?

10 Is hypnobirthing included in the online course?

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Yes. The Bright Births digital course is built on hypnobirthing principles: the breathing techniques, relaxation tools and mindset strategies that reduce fear and help you work with your body during labour. It also includes guided relaxation audio tracks that you can use throughout pregnancy and during labour itself.

You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of hypnobirthing, and the course doesn’t require you to be planning a particular type of birth, the tools work for every birth.

Can I do this birth preparation course on my own, without my partner?

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You can, and many people do, particularly if their partner is sceptical, unavailable, or simply not a ‘course’ person. The course includes a specific birth partner module that your partner can watch in their own time, even if they don’t engage with the rest of it. That said, the more prepared your birth partner is, the more useful they’ll be on the day. Even a resistant partner often finds the birth partner section changes how they think about their role.

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