Antenatal Classes in Galway

Midwife-led antenatal education available online across Ireland, with interest-based in-person classes in Galway. The Gentle Start offers calm, evidence-based antenatal education for expectant parents in Galway and across Ireland.

Our online antenatal classes provide flexible, midwife-led support to help you feel informed, confident, and prepared for birth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood — all from the comfort of your own home.

As demand grows, The Gentle Start also hopes to expand into small in-person Antenatal classes in Galway, creating supportive local spaces for parents who would value face-to-face preparation and connection.

Current support options include:

• Online antenatal classes
• Birth preparation workshops
• Birth planning support
• One-to-one guidance sessions
• Flexible learning for Galway and Ireland-based parents

Whether you're preparing for your first baby or looking for a gentler, more informed approach to birth preparation, The Gentle Start aims to support parents with compassionate, evidence-based antenatal education.