Feel calm, confident & excited for birth

Empowering, realistic, positive, & guilt-free classes, led by an experienced midwife and mother, based in Manchester.

  • There is absolutely no judgement here about the choices you make for your pregnancy and birth, only you know what is best for you and your family, and I will support you regardless of your choices. There is no ‘failure’ in a birth that requires intervention or stronger pain relief.

  • I am a practising NHS midwife, with over 17 years experience. I have worked on the hospital maternity wards, in education and as a Delivery Suite coordinator, but I am currently managing Maternity Triage, a Midwife-Led Unit and a home birth team. My classes are always evidence based, and I keep myself up to date with the latest research and guidance. I have experience birth from both sides… having given birth to my own babies at the hospital where I worked at the time! I loved caring for women in the rooms I had birthed my own babies!

  • My classes are about feeling excited about birth, looking forward to the moment you meet your baby, welcoming contractions, feeling powerful, capable, and confident.

    I believe that talking about birth positively can help to change your mindset, which unfortunately tends to be negative in our culture, formed by years of birth being presented as scary, dramatic, painful, and something to fear.

  • There is nothing more empowering than being aware of your options. In my classes you, and your birth partner, will learn that you always have options. An empowered birth partner can advocate for you when you’re vulnerable or ‘in the zone’ during birth. You will learn that your midwife will be there to guide and support you, but ultimately, decisions about your pregnancy and birth are yours to make.

  • I trained as a hypnobirthing practitioner with The Little Birth Company because they were founded by a midwife and a hypnotherapist. The resources they produce are always factually accurate, excellent quality, inclusive, and evidence based. The MP3s they provide are so highly recommended by all my clients as calming and relaxing, but also empowering and reassuring. My welcome packs include treats from some of my favourite companies.

  • I am here to support you right up until your birth. It is really normal to need further reassurance or to have questions or a need to clarify things, long after you have attended a class. You can contact me by phone or email to talk things through. Receiving positive birth stories (and of course photos of newborn babies!) from my clients is one of the best parts of my teaching!

The Mindful Midwife

Hi, I’m Faye, the midwife behind The Mindful Midwife!

I’m an experienced NHS midwife and mother of three.

I qualified as a midwife in 2009, and since then I’ve supported thousands of women and families through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

My own births were positive experiences and I know this is because I had complete trust in my colleagues. I felt safe and listened to, I understood what was happening to my body, I knew what my options were, and I was excited to give birth!

I set up The Mindful Midwife to help other expectant parents feel truly prepared, confident, capable and, most importantly, excited for birth.

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My Classes

All my classes are currently available to book as private 1:1 sessions, delivered in the comfort of your own home, face-to-face in Manchester, Cheshire and surrounding areas, or online for those further afield. Group classes are returning to South Manchester in the autumn.

  • A comprehensive course for those who want to really immerse themselves in preparing for birth. Explore how birth works, your options and decision-making, learn tools and tips to cope with contractions including hypnobirthing, find out about interventions, pain relief and much more.

  • Everything you need to know, in one focused workshop. My workshop covers the key knowledge and tips and tools you need to approach birth feeling prepared and confident. A great option if you want the essentials without committing to a full course.

  • Prepare for your caesarean with confidence. My dedicated workshop helps you feel informed, prepared and positive about your caesarean birth. Learn what to expect before, during and after your caesarean, how to create a positive birth environment, the role of your birth partner, recovery and practical ways to make the early days with your baby feel more manageable. We'll also explore hypnobirthing, relaxation techniques, the role of hormones, informed decision-making and how you can personalise your experience.

  • A focused workshop for women planning an induction of labour, helping you understand your options and feel confident making informed decisions throughout the process. Learn how induction works, what to expect at each stage and how you can use hypnobirthing, relaxation and practical techniques throughout your induction, from the beginning of the process through to birth. We'll also explore ways to make your experience feel calm, positive and personal to you, whatever your induction journey looks like.

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Client Reviews

“Thank you again for the course. The content was brilliant at preparing us but mostly it was the energy you brought to the sessions as well as your evident passion and care which really made it a highlight of our journey to motherhood.”

“It makes such a difference that you taught everything from a holistic, honest and non-judgemental point of view! You made me feel comfortable and more confident in decisions I am making. Thank you!”

“Thank you so much for the fabulous session. I slept so well that night as I was feeling so much more relaxed and happy about everything. We are very grateful for you taking the time to go through everything in such a positive way. I am so glad I booked the session and I will be sure to recommend it to anyone else having a caesarean birth.”