Pregnancy and birth guide for claiming your birth power!

Online, UK-wide, and in person in North East Leeds and around Yorkshire.

Hi, my name is Magdalena and I’m a pregnancy guide.

If you’re a mum, a parent, or a birthing partner, searching for a comprehensive pregnancy and birth prep, you’re in the right place!

Are pregnancy and antenatal classes necessary?

Pregnancy and birth are life-changing, transformational events.

A well-designed antenatal class, or course, guides you through the start of your parenting journey. This antenatal guidance not only prepares you for a physical aspect of birth, but also boosts your chances of experiencing calm pregnancy, and gives you much better chance of a respectful and gentle birth experience for you and your baby, without unnecessary interventions. As a result, you’re entering parenthood with a set of skills that will help you navigate through it, with increased comfort, self-empowerment, and confidence when you most need it.

“Birth itself is often perceived as a painful medical event and something to get over with.
I wanted to go through this big moment differently, with joy, dignity, and at the peak of my personal power.

More than anything else, I was determined to give my baby the life-long benefits of a physiological birth, and to enjoy myself in the process.
Knowing he entered the world without pain, fear, or unnecessary separation from me when he needed me most was the best “welcome to the the world” gift I could give him.

Here’s our hypnobirthing trio,
just a few weeks after the big event, enjoying a smooth transition into a new chapter of our lives. ”
— Magdalena, Power in Birth®

It’s about you and for you…My take on teaching antenatal and hypnobirthing:

I say “guide”, instead of “teach” intentionally. I already know that, even as a first-time parent, you have an instinct about what is best for you and your baby, and you’re the expert on your own body-you know yourself best. My role is to guide you through the process of tapping into that power, and to signpost you and inform you about the essential elements of birth and beyond, whether they’re about physiology, managing labour pain, or emotional side of birth. I’m here to give you a set of tools for making the right choices for you. As always, in all things pregnancy and birth, you’re the decision maker.

  • Physiological Birth

    I focus on preparing you for physiological/ vaginal/ natural/ undisturbed birth in the environment of your choice, be it home, midwife led unit, or hospital. I offer you a wealth of information about birthing without unnecessary interventions, however the choice is always yours and my priority is to support you in the choices that are right for you individually. I offer learning about deep connection with your baby and tapping into your birth instincts in all of my courses.

  • Pregnancy and Birth Rights

    I offer you knowledge to self-empower throughout your pregnancy and birth. Yes to birthing with your dignity and at the peak of your personal power!

  • Long Term Support for You and Your Partner

    I stay with you on your journey as long as you need! This is typically until the end of postnatal (postpartum) period. For parents who had previous negative birth experience, or perinatal trauma, I offer additional support (if you feel this relates to you, please do get in touch before starting any birth prep course with me, and ideally as early as possible before the course start).

  • Pelvis and Baby Optimal Position

    Biomechanical focus means you can learn easy, everyday ways of facilitating optimal baby position, long before birth starts, and also during birth. This usually means easier birth experience for you and your baby.

  • I completed a hypnobirthing teacher training, accredited by the Royal College of Midwives . Additionally, I hold a certificate in Advanced Biomechanics, a course run by a UK-based midwife, Molly O’Brien, in order to facilitate optimal baby position long before labour starts, and also during birth.

  • As a certified 3-Step Rewind practitioner, I offer gentle and effective support for addressing birth or perinatal trauma. Whether your first or a subsequent birth didn’t go as hoped, this process can be deeply healing. By gently working through those past experiences, you can build a strong foundation of understanding and confidence before beginning any birth preparation course. This way, you’ll move forward with clarity and trust in your upcoming birth journey. This support is included with all my birth preparation courses (excluding on-demand courses and downloads).

  • Staying up to date with the latest research, evidence-based practices, birth rights activism, and most importantly, with the lived experiences of the families I support is simply part of my commitment to you. Continuous development is my core value, and I regularly participate in workshops with leading experts like UK midwife and researcher Dr. Sara Wickham to ensure I'm on top of the most recent, high-quality studies in midwifery. I also make it a priority to read and compare insights from respected childbirth professionals, including Dr. Sarah J. Buckley, Dr. Michel Odent, Dr. Rachel Reed, Prof. Hannah Dahlen, and others. Additionally, I take at least one refresher course per year to further expand my knowledge and stay aligned with the best practices in childbirth preparation.

  • I’ve had the privilege of preparing dozens of mums, parents, and birth partners for the birth experience they truly wanted. Whether it's a completely natural, unmedicated birth without interventions, or a planned gentle caesarean, I ensure each birth preparation is approached with respect and focus on your individual circumstances and wishes. Every person and birth journey is unique, and my priority is to help you feel confident and self-empowered in labour while supporting a gentle, respectful birth for your baby.

  • Authenticity is at the heart of everything I do. I provide realistic information about childbirth—honest, practical, and evidence-based. I deeply respect your individual needs, offering flexibility in choosing techniques, tools, and approaches that suit you and your unique journey. I strive to keep things engaging and fun in my courses, and yes, there may be some lighthearted moments—like when I make mooing sounds, but trust me, it’s for a reason! Rest assured, you’ll never be put on the spot or asked to do anything uncomfortable. I’m here to support you, not sell—so no pressure, no marketing gimmicks, just genuine care and support.

If you’re thinking about giving birth at St James’ Hospital Leeds, LGI Hospital, Pinderfields Birth Centre, Wakefield, or Harrogate District Hospital: