Confident in birth.
Prepared for baby.
Supported always.

Antenatal classes and Baby & Child First Aid courses serving Peterborough, Oundle, Stamford, Rutland, Northamptonshire and surrounding areas

OUR CLASSES ABOUT ALISON

ANTENATAL COURSES & FIRST AID CLASSES

Knowledge, confidence and calm for your journey into parenthood.

As a practising midwife with over 38 years’ experience my heart is to provide you with antenatal classes that not only provide you with a wonderful foundation of understanding and knowledge that supports your pregnancy and journey into parenthood, but also positively impacts how you feel.

I am dedicated to ensuring that your unique needs are met, fears alleviated and that you can embrace your pregnancy, birth and first weeks as a new parent with a sense of self-belief, calm, confidence and excitement!

EXPERT TUITION

Evidence based classes taught
by a qualified and experienced midwife.

SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT

Small class sizes in a warm, relaxed space where you can feel comfortable and heard.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Gain the knowledge and confidence you need for you and your baby.

BABY AND CHILD FIRST AID CLASSES

Essential first aid for babies and children

This 2.5-hour class is designed to give expectant parents, grandparents, parents, carers and anyone looking after an infant or child the basic skills and knowledge to deal effectively with a wide range of situations – from lifesaving ones to the more common childhood illnesses and accidents. 

I am a fully qualified, experienced First Aid Instructor, with over ten top-of the range baby and child manikins. I have invested in the most up-to-date manikins and technology to ensure that you can not only practice emergency first aid skills but also get immediate feedback and support. This will give you the confidence to know that you have learned the correct techniques to truly save a life and make a positive difference.

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LITTLE SEEDS ANTENATAL COURSES

Antenatal Courses held near Oundle, with easy access from Peterborough, Stamford, Rutland and surrounding areas.

This four-week, midwife-led antenatal course is designed to take you from feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unprepared for the journey ahead to feeling calm, confident, informed and well equipped for birth and early parenthood. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to build friendships with other expectant parents who are sharing this special chapter with you.

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About Alison

My name is Alison and I founded Little Seeds in March 2017.

After working as a Community Midwife for several years, I realised how vital it was for local communities to have access to antenatal classes where they could meet other expectant parents and discover mutual support and precious friendships – which often blossom over many years.

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  • “Amazing course! Could not recommend it enough especially for first time parents“

    We would 100% recommend this course to anyone who is a first-time parent or to those who feel they’d like to refresh their knowledge on pregnancy, birth, and caring for a baby. I would definitely also recommend the first aid class
    Monica and Kalpesh

  • “Incredible classes! Any first time parents dream!”

    Alison was recommended to us by a couple of friends and these classes are the best investment we have made during our pregnancy! Not only were they so enjoyable, friendly, and interactive, but provided such a wealth of knowledge from pregnancy and birth up until the first few weeks of caring for our newborn.
    Beth and Dan

Where to find little seeds classes

The Venue

Little Seeds is held at Fotheringhay Village Hall, a picturesque and historical village in Peterborough. It is spacious, clean, bright and welcoming, with doors that open out onto gardens and overlooking fields. I love that when you pause you can hear the birds singing, creating an atmosphere that feels tranquil.

There is an ample car parking area next to the hall, as well as additional on-road parking if required. It is blissfully warm and cosy in the winter, and airy in the summer with space to stretch your legs in the garden area during our mid-session refreshment break.  

Full address: Fotheringhay Village Hall, Main Street, Fotheringhay, Peterborough PE8 5HZ

Frequently Asked Questions

All antenatal classes and Baby & Child First Aid sessions are held at Fotheringhay Village Hall, Main Street, Fotheringhay, Peterborough PE8 5HZ. This is a wonderful, idyllic, calm, clean and comfortable setting with plenty of free parking.

A set of four antenatal classes, for an expectant parent and one birth partner, is £220. This includes a very comprehensive Expectant Parent Information Booklet, and a Little Seeds goodie bag.

Our baby and child first aid sessions cost £35/adult. There is a reduced price of £30/adult for Little Seeds antenatal class attendees plus any family members who wish to attend.

All antenatal classes and first aid sessions are run by Alison Sethna, practising midwife of 38 years, mother to 4 adult children and grandmother to 6 young children. Alison is also a fully qualified and experienced first aid instructor. Read more about Alison.