Hi, I'm Joy - your local birth preparation expert
Hi, I’m Joy, antenatal educator and perinatal emotional support therapist.
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For 20+ years I’ve supported parents through pregnancy, birth and the early days with calm, practical, judgement-free care.
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However you’re feeling - excited, anxious or overwhelmed - you’re welcome here.
“It was like chatting with a really knowledgeable friend who just gets it.” - Google Review
Choose the Support that Fits You Best — In Person or Online.
If You’re Feeling Unsure, Overwhelmed, or Want Support That Actually Helps…
Wherever you are in pregnancy or early parenthood, you deserve guidance that feels calm, clear and genuinely supportive, not overwhelming.
Maybe you want:
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practical birth prep that makes everything feel more doable
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clarity on labour, feeding, or what life with a newborn is really like
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space to ask every question without feeling silly
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a partner who feels confident, not sidelined
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tools to feel calmer and more grounded
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reassurance after a difficult experience
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a space to talk things through with someone who “gets it”
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Whatever you’re looking for - information, confidence, emotional steadiness or simply someone in your corner, you’re in the right place.
A gentle chat to help you find the right support. No pressure, ever.
Why Families Choose Birth Prep with Joy
Whether you join a group class or a 1:1 session, you’ll always receive calm, practical guidance and support that continues beyond the session.
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​• Small, friendly groups (max 8 couples)
• Clear, down-to-earth teaching that actually makes sense
• Local insight into maternity care across West Lothian & Central Scotland
• Partners fully included and supported
• More personal care than many national programmes
• 20+ years’ experience supporting thousands of families
Next in-person course starts
7th January in Linlithgow.
Limited spaces available.
"We were so nervous before starting and we left feeling excited not scared and made real friends in the process."​
- Google Review
What Local Parents Say
“We cannot recommend enough! Joy’s classes were a genuine highlight of our pregnancy journey.”
- Google Review
A Foundation of Trust
DipHE Antenatal Education
Certified TBR 3 Step Rewind Practitioner
Student Perinatal Hypnotherapist
Certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner
Certified Breastfeeding Counsellor (NCT)
Cert. Counselling Skills
Certified Aromatherapy for Childbirth
Doula Training Nurturing Birth
Level 2 Babywearing Peer Supporter
BD (Hons) University of Glasgow
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