Pregnancy support in Newquay

Pregnancy Classes, courses and experts for expecting parents to nourish, connect, learn and prepare for this new season of life

Pregnancy is a transformative experience filled with excitement, but it can also bring moments of uncertainty as your body and mind prepare for motherhood. I’ve curated a list of local options that can help you feel empowered, informed, and connected to a supportive community. Whether you’re craving gentle movement, educational workshops, or a space to bond with others on a similar journey, I hope you’ll find something that resonates with you.

I am not affiliated with any of the below (apart from my own offerings as a birth & postpartum doula and pregnancy yoga) — but hope this list will serve as a one-stop shop for your pregnancy service needs in North Cornwall.

• Pregnancy Yoga

  1. Pregnancy Yoga at 📍SeaSpace
     Time & Day: Sundays 6:30-7:30pm
     Next block: 8 November – 13 December (6 weeks), drop-ins £11
     Teacher: Newquay Doula (Mel - that's me!)
     More info and to book here

  2. Pregnancy Yoga at 📍Lime House Yoga
     Frequency: 5 week blocks or drop-in (check the site for days & times)
     Teacher: Ellie Murray
     More info here

  3. Pregnancy Yoga at 📍Shiva Nansledan
     Time & Day: Mondays 6:30pm
     Frequency: Weekly (they also run mini pregnancy retreats)
     Teacher: Micheline
     More info here

  4. Pregnancy Yoga & Pilates at 📍The Loft Studio, Nansledan (House of Issey)
     Time & Day: Pregnancy Yoga Sundays 4pm; Pregnancy Pilates Sundays 8:30am
     Also offers: 1:1 pregnancy yoga and Mummy + Me Pilates
     Teacher: Issey
     More info here

• Birth Doulas

  I encourage you to go for a coffee with a few doulas and feel out who you vibe best with. It will make a world of difference and ensure you have the right person on your team. ❤️

  1. Newquay Doula (Mel)
     Get in touch

  2. Born to Birth Cornwall (Gemma)
     Get in touch

  3. Cornwall Hypnobirthing (Terri)
     Get in touch

  4. Birth in Your Power (Jo)
     Get in touch

  5. Harriett Birth Doula (Harriett)
     Birth & postnatal doula based near Truro, supporting families across Cornwall
     Get in touch

• Pregnancy Bodywork (Massage, Physio, Acupuncture)

  1. Laura Cullen: Women's Health Physiotherapist
     Services: Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Physiotherapy, Pregnancy Acupuncture, Pregnancy & Postnatal MOT
     More info here

  2. Good Health Chiropractic
     Services: Pregnancy Chiropractic Care and Labour Prep
     More info here

  3. Amy Brothwell at Newquay Chiropractic Clinic
     Services: Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
     More info here

  4. Janey Drysdale-Wood Wellbeing
     Services: Reflexology & Pregnancy Massage
     More info here

  5. Healing Waves Acupuncture
     Specialising in fertility and women’s health
     More info here

• Hypnobirthing and antenatal courses

  1. Buds Birthing: Hypnobirthing
     1:1 courses in your home, or a small group course at Lanteague Studios
     More info here

  2. Born to Birth: Antenatal Classes
     1:1 antenatal courses tailored to you
     More info here

  3. Cornwall Hypnobirthing: Hypnobirthing Classes
     More info here

  4. Gilly Babies: Preparation for Labour & Birth Workshops (Truro)
     More info here

  5. Birth Ready: Movement, Mindset & Partnership (Newquay Doula + Buds Birthing)
     Couples workshop at SeaSpace – next one Saturday 7 November
     More info here

• Aquanatal Course

  1. Kernow Hydro: water birthing preparation course
     More info here

• Placenta Encapsulation

  1. Gilly Babies: Placenta Encapsulation
     More info here

• Fertility/IVF Nutrition

  1. Kirsty Harrison: Fertility & IVF Nutrition
     More info here

     PS: Kirsty is offering a locals discount of 30% for one-off consultations if you mention Newquay Doula :)

• Perinatal mental health

  1. Dr Christina: Perinatal Psychologist and Women’s Trauma Specialist
     More info here

  2. NHS Perinatal Mental Health Team (Cornwall)
     Free specialist support in pregnancy and the first year – you can self-refer
     More info here

• Independent Midwife

  1. The Southwest Indie Midwife
     Holistic independent, private midwifery care in Devon & Cornwall
     More info here

• Maternity Photography

  1. Melanie Grace Photography
     More info here

• Pregnancy Circles and Meet-ups

  1. Pregnancy Circles at 📍Wadebridge
     Time & Day: 1st Sunday of every month; 11am-1pm
     Hosted by: Jo Kidman (Birth in Your Power)
     More info here

  2. Cake and Connect Pregnancy Brunch at 📍Ladyvale Bakery, Nansledan
     Frequency: Monthly
     Hosted by: Terri (Cornwall Hypnobirthing)
     More info here

  3. Bump Club at 📍The Buttermarket, Redruth
     Time & Day: 1st Saturday of the month
     Hosted by: Gemma (Born to Birth) – free pregnancy coffee meet-up
     More info here

  4. Whatsapp group
     For expecting and new mums in the Newquay area
     Click here to join

• Moxibustion (for breech)

  1. Amanda Smith Acupuncture at 📍Redruth
     More info here

  2. Healing Waves Acupuncture at 📍Newquay
     More info here

• Maternal Journalling

  1. Pregnant Pause at 📍Agweres, Lanteague
     Led by: Caitlin (Buds Birthing)
     What: creative journalling and pregnancy relaxation, evenings 6:30-8:30pm
     More info here

  2. Free Online Pregnancy Relaxation (Buds Birthing)
     Mondays 8:30pm on Zoom
     More info here

If you know of additional classes or support offerings that aren’t on here, please click here to email me the info and I will be sure to add!