free pregnancy masterclass

Becoming a parent changes everything — your routines, relationships, and even your brain. Emotional ups and downs, anxiety, and overwhelm are all normal. What many parents don’t realise is that your brain is wired to help you bond, protect, and care for your baby. These new strengths are waiting to be unlocked. Join this practical 90-minute online masterclass and discover science-backed tools to feel calmer, more confident, and ready for life with your baby.

understanding your changing brain

You’ve probably heard of “baby brain” — but there’s far more to the story than brain fog or forgetfulness.

During pregnancy, your brain literally rewires itself to help you bond with and protect your baby. These changes are remarkable. They strengthen your empathy, help you understand your baby's cues, and increase your capacity to respond to your baby's needs.

In this class, you’ll learn how understanding your changing brain helps you meet the challenges of parenting life with greater calm and confidence. And the way you engage, rest, and care for yourself now helps your baby’s brain feel safe, connected, and supported — laying the foundations for lifelong wellbeing.

what you'll learn

how your brain adapts through pregnancy and early parenthood

and how to use those changes to strengthen connection, intuition, and calm.

what helps the parent-baby relationship flourish

so both you and your baby feel safe, seen, and supported from the start.

everyday wellbeing tools

to protect your energy, support recovery, and create sustainable habits for family life.

simple science-backed ways to regulate stress

so you can respond — not just react — when emotions run high.

a fresh perspective on parenthood

that replaces self-doubt with curiosity, compassion, and confidence in your instincts.

In this interactive masterclass, you’ll discover how to work with your brain so you can feel calmer, more confident, and ready to meet parenthood with greater ease.

You’ll learn:

“Iona’s session opened my eyes to the science around baby brain development and really made me see how important my own wellbeing is. Invaluable information for every parent.” – workshop attendee

who is it for?

This free workshop is for anyone who is pregnant, preparing to welcome a baby, or supporting a partner through pregnancy — whether it’s your first or your fifth, and however your family is growing, including through adoption or surrogacy.

It’s designed for those who:

• Want to feel emotionally and mentally prepared for parenthood.

• Are curious about how your brain, body, and relationships adapt through pregnancy and early caregiving.

• Want to nurture both your baby’s needs and your own wellbeing with confidence, calm, and compassion.

• Value an inclusive, evidence-based space that feels supportive, practical, and free from judgement.

reserve your spot now

Join this free masterclass and discover simple, science-backed tools to support your wellbeing, strengthen your connection with your baby, and feel more prepared for what lies ahead.

Every expectant parent deserves to feel informed, empowered, and supported from the start. In just 90 minutes, you’ll understand what’s really happening beneath the surface — and see how caring for yourself helps your baby thrive, even before they arrive.

View upcoming dates and book your free place below.

a final note

"I created this class to give expectant parents the kind of insight and calm I wish every family had access to — science you can trust, delivered with compassion. However you’re growing your family, you deserve to feel confident, informed, and supported from the very beginning."

Iona Reading, founder New Life Classes