Three parents I see before every birth.
These prenatal classes are for anyone expecting a baby — first time or fifth. The version of class you get depends on what you don't yet know.
The sweet spot.
Early enough that the information settles in; late enough that the birth feels real. This is when most parents come. You'll finish with a written plan before the contractions start.
Nothing feels real yet.
The scan was one thing. The room is another. You know a baby is coming but you genuinely don't know what to do when it arrives. That's exactly what this birth preparation course is for.
Different baby, same nerves.
You know more than last time — but feeding didn't go as planned, or sleep was harder than expected, or this pregnancy feels different. A focused antenatal refresh covers the gaps without repeating what you already know.
Four things you'll actually know.
Feeding, before the fog
Breastfeeding, formula, combination — what each option actually looks like. Colostrum, the first latch, when to call for help. All covered before you're in the hormonal haze of day three.
Safe sleep — the real rules
The Room to Breathe safe-sleep checklist, the science behind the recommendations, and the honest conversation about what most families actually do in those early weeks.
Newborn care — the practical bit
Bathing, cord care, nappy rash, skin, temperature, colic and reflux — the physical care your baby needs in the first weeks, from someone who has done it 20+ years on the ward.
The first weeks — what to actually expect
Sleep windows, feeding frequencies, normal newborn weight loss, when to see the paediatrician. A realistic map of the first month, not the Instagram version.
What the course covers.
Four things this course is built on.
NICU first, educator second
Twenty years on the neonatal ward before I opened the practice. I've cared for premature, jaundiced, NG-fed babies. The antenatal course is grounded in what I've seen actually happen, not in theory.
No agenda
Breast, formula, combination — whichever route you're considering, the course covers it without pushing you towards any one option. You leave with a plan that fits your family.
Written as well as spoken
The Lullabies newborn handbook gives you the content in writing so you can revisit it when you're sleep-deprived and the information feels very far away.
Evidence, not Instagram
I cite the data when I make a recommendation. Where the evidence is contested — bedsharing, sleep training timing, formula choice — I tell you what the research says and let you decide.
Parents who did the work before the work.
“In a field where there are too many opinions and not enough facts, she navigated our situation, with knowledge and what would be possible and practical for us.”
“I really thought I'd have the feeding thing sorted, but weeks in I was still in real pain. A friend recommended Lisa and honestly I wish I'd found her sooner.”
“She's extremely patient and worked with me through their different phases and was always very supportive and reassuring.”
The honest answers.
Don't see your question? WhatsApp Lisa — usually answered within a few hours.
Between 30 and 36 weeks is the sweet spot for antenatal classes in Dubai. Early enough that the information settles in properly; late enough that the birth feels real and the motivation is there. If you book before 30 weeks, join the waitlist for the next cohort that falls in your window.
Newborn care — feeding, safe sleep, newborn physical care and the first weeks at home. These prenatal classes complement your hospital's birth preparation class; they don't replace it. If you're looking for breathing techniques, labour positions or epidural decision-making, those belong with your midwifery team.
The live Birth & Beyond cohort runs in person in Dubai — a true face-to-face antenatal class with a small group. A digital self-paced version of the newborn handbook is also available if you prefer to learn at your own pace or are outside Dubai.
Absolutely — and encouraged. These antenatal classes for couples are built with both partners in mind. The course covers the partner's practical role in the first weeks specifically. Both parents leave with the same information, which makes the first nights at home considerably calmer.
Yes. Breastfeeding, formula and combination feeding are all covered without judgment. The session on feeding includes the first latch, colostrum harvesting, supply basics, paced bottle feeding and returning to work — so whatever route you're planning or keeping open, it's covered.
Often yes — especially if feeding didn't go as planned last time, or this baby's circumstances are different (twins, earlier gestation, health conditions). Many second-time parents come specifically for the feeding and safe-sleep deep-dives rather than the full programme.
The handbook covers the same ground as the live course in written form — feeding options, safe sleep, newborn care, the first weeks and when to seek help. It's designed to be read before the birth and revisited when you're sleep-deprived and need a quick answer at 3am.
Live cohorts are held at venues in Dubai. The digital handbook is available to anyone worldwide. If you're in Abu Dhabi or Sharjah, the in-person sessions are Dubai-based — WhatsApp Lisa to check whether a cohort near you is planned.
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Questions that come up in every cohort.
Antenatal classes surface every question — feeding plans, sleep expectations, newborn health. Lisa also offers the following if you need to go deeper after the course.
Lactation & feeding
Lisa is an IBCLC — Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant. If feeding questions come up in class (they always do), dedicated 1:1 support is available before or after birth.
Sleep consulting
If sleep becomes a crisis after the antenatal class — a proper 1:1 sleep plan, a full review of naps and night wakes, with follow-up support from Lisa.
Baby massage
IAIM-accredited group classes for parents and babies from 6 weeks to crawling. A popular next step for parents who come through the antenatal programme.
Be ready before the baby.
Feeding, safe sleep, newborn care and what really happens in the first weeks — covered in Dubai, for couples and solo parents, before the contractions start. Most parents wish they'd done it earlier.