Private childbirth classes on the Gold Coast.
The class that leaves you feeling calm, confident and ready to meet your baby. Just you and your birth partner.
Meet Emma
Birth feels very different when you understand what is happening and what your options are.
I’m Emma Finch. I created The Better Birth Academy to provide the kind of birth education that I believe every woman deserves: evidence based, engaging and practical.
Birth is such a special experience, something that we don’t get to do very many times in our lives. Whether you are feeling excited or nervous about birth, my goal is to help you and your birth partner feel prepared for labour, confident in your birth choices and begin your parenting journey feeling strong and supported.
I can’t wait to meet you and support your on your journey to a positive and empowering birth.
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LCCE: Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator - CAPEA-endorsed
- Mum of two
Gold Coast: private, in-person sessions
Classes are held in-person on the Gold Coast. Each booking is a private session for you and your birth partner: no group settings, no strangers. Just the two of you, with my full attention.
Sessions are scheduled directly with me to suit your calendar. The ideal time to attend is between 26 and 36 weeks, though you are welcome either side of this window.
Why choose 
Evidence based information, without overwhelm
Cut through conflicting advice and social media noise with clear, research-informed information that helps you understand how birth works and navigate your options.
Prepare for every type of birth, not just one ideal scenario
Because birth is unpredictable, you'll learn what to expect, how to adapt and stay calm.
Navigate the maternity system with confidence
Understand your options and learn how to ask questions to participate actively in your care.
Find what works for you
Learn proven comfort measures, positioning and effective partner support. We won't skirt around the topic of pain, we'll address it head on.
Prepare you and your birth partner to work as a confident team
Your birth partner will learn how to play an active (and very important) role, practical ways to provide comfort and how to support decision making.
Support that goes beyond birth itself
Prepare not only for labour, but for recovery, feeding and the early weeks of parenthood.
A private childbirth class for two, on the Gold Coast.
Cut through conflicting advice and social media noise with clear, research-informed information, delivered in a private class for just you and your birth partner.
Many hospital classes focus on policies and procedures. The Better Birth Academy focuses on helping you understand how birth works, what your options are, and how to navigate decisions confidently, wherever your birth takes you.
What you'll learn
- The important role of your birth hormones in labour
- How to create a birth environment that will support your labour progress
- Understanding the physiology of labour so you feel in control
- The different stages of labour and what you need to know about each stage
- The role of pain in labour and reframing this so you can work with pain and intensity
- Your pain relief options - both medical & non-medical
- Realistic insights into common complications and what to know if they do arise
- The different ways you and your baby may be monitored during labour and the pros and cons of these
- Birth positions to create space in your pelvis and help baby move down
- The role of the birth partner and how they can support you
- Your labour 'toolkit' - practical measures you can use for comfort and labour progress
- Informed consent and how to be an active participant in your care
- Post-partum recovery and Breastfeeding
What parents say
I went into labour feeling genuinely calm. Emma had covered everything so clearly that nothing caught us off guard. Worth every cent.
We ended up with an unplanned caesarean and I was so glad Emma had talked us through what that actually looks like. We made our decisions calmly because we already understood the options.
I walked in not knowing what to expect from the class or from birth. I left feeling like I actually had a job to do and knew how to do it. Emma is brilliant.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
The Better Birth Academy is designed primarily for expecting parents who want clear, balanced preparation for birth and early parenthood. If you're feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice online, unsure what labour will actually be like, or want practical tools to feel more confident going into birth, this course will give you the knowledge and strategies you need. It's suitable whether you're planning a vaginal birth, induction or epidural. While the course covers unplanned Caesarean Births, if you know that you will be having a planned Caesarean, you may find that there are other courses that are more targeted to you. I am now taking bookings for private classes, just you and your birth partner. Group classes will launch later in the year.
What makes this course different from hospital antenatal classes?
Many hospital classes focus primarily on hospital policies and procedures. The Better Birth Academy focuses on helping you understand how birth works, what your options are, and how to navigate decisions confidently, wherever you give birth. You'll learn: How labour actually works physiologically and how you can support labour progress, not hinder it; Practical comfort and coping strategies; How common interventions work and when they may be recommended; How to ask questions and take part in decisions about your care; What to expect in the early weeks with your baby. The goal is not to promote one type of birth, but to help you feel informed, calm and prepared for whatever path your birth takes.
What is the cost?
I am now taking bookings for private classes - just you and your birth partner. 2 × 2 hour sessions, personalised to you. For a limited time only, I am offering this for a total cost of $190 (for both sessions). Hit the 'Book Now' button to lock your session in.
Can I bring my partner or support person?
Yes — your partner or chosen support person is strongly encouraged to attend. Birth partners play an important role in providing practical and emotional support during labour, and the course teaches them exactly how they can help. Partners will leave the class feeling confident about what to expect and how to support you.
When is the best time to attend?
The 'ideal' time to join is between 26 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, but you are most welcome to join us either side of this. This timing allows you to absorb the information while your birth still feels close enough for the knowledge and strategies to stay fresh.
What is LCCE?
LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator. Lamaze International is the leading provider of childbirth certification globally. Certification by Lamaze International is the most respected and recognised credential in childbirth education worldwide. It is also the only childbirth educator training in Australia that has been endorsed by CAPEA - Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia.
Is this course suitable for me if I'm planning a Caesarean Birth?
While the course covers unplanned caesarean birth, the primary focus of the course is on labour and navigating the different paths that birth may take. If you know you will have a planned caesarean birth, this course isn't ideal for you.
Ready when you are.