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Looking for a trusted, professional source of parenting education? Want to access up-to-date, unbiased information about parenthood?
Our team comprises of enthusiastic, expert professionals who are ready to guide you. We are a modern alternative, drawing on the very latest evidence-based research. Together, let’s get ready to parent.
Live Online Classes
Free Baby-Care Class
Usually €69.00 Now FREE
- This FREE online Baby-Care Class, to give you all the knowledge you need for those first few days and weeks at home with baby
- This 2-hour live class will cover everything from cord care, to safe sleep
- Feel better prepared and more confident for your transition to parenthood
Ultimate Antenatal Class
€99 per couple
- Our famous Ultimate Antenatal Class offers expectant parents convenient class times (full-day or 2 half-days)
- Class recording to watch back when you want
- Feel at ease and confident about your parenting journey
Free Breastfeeding Preparation Class
Usually €69.00 Now FREE
- Learn from expert Lactation Consultants
- Ideal for those considering or planning to Breastfeed
- Tailored for those in their second or third trimester for pregnancy
Ultimate Breastfeeding Class
€69 per couple
- In advance of the big arrival, we are here to get you ready to breastfeed
- This 3.5-hour class is taught by practicing lactation consultants
- Get your breastfeeding journey off to the best possible start
Free Baby-Safety Class
Usually €69.00 Now FREE
- This FREE 90-minute online class is ideal for both existing and expectant parents
- Know what to do about common baby safety issues
- Giving you peace of mind
Ultimate Baby First Aid Class
€69 per couple
- This 3-hour class gives new parents the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency
- Everything you need to know about caring for your child if they are sick, injured, or require CPR
Free Hypnobirthing Class
Usually €99.00 Now FREE
- Learn relaxation, breathing techniques and more – proven to help ease the pain of labour and birth
- Get an introduction on how to best prepare for a calm and positive birthing experience
- This class is taught by the country’s leading Expert Midwife Hypnobirthing Instructors
First 6 Weeks at Home Class
Usually €69.00 Now FREE
- FREE 2-hour live online First 6 Weeks at Home Class with Q&A
- This class is ideal for expectant parents or for those who have just had their baby (or babies!)
- Be prepared for those first few weeks at home with baby
Ultimate Baby Development Class
€69 per couple
- Improve your knowledge of what is normal and what is not at the different stages of baby’s development
- Feel confident and learn how you can aid baby’s development
- Our expert covers everything you’ll want to know about baby’s progress
Free Starting Solids Class
Usually €99.00 Now FREE
- Learn how to start your feeding journey safely and confidently
- Let our Expert Dietician take you step-by-step through how to start your baby on solid foods
- Tailored for those whose baby is 3-5 months old
Free Perinatal Mental Health Class
Usually €69.00 Now FREE
- Free 2-hour class delivered by professional healthcare experts with experience in perinatal mental health
- Learn about emotional wellbeing from conception to one year after baby is born
- We’re here to support you
The Baby Growth Bundle
€199 per couple
- To give you confidence for the journey, we have developed a support bundle, that covers key milestones for your baby.
- It includes one of our most popular classes: Baby Development Class.
- And what’s better, you also get 1-to-1 email support throughout the first 12 months of your baby’s life, for all those ’not-so-silly’ questions!
1-to-1 Email Support
€149
- 1-to-1 Email Support from professional healthcare experts at your fingertips.
- Get your pregnancy and parenting questions answered at your convenience.
- Support and advice that’s personal to you – from sign up to when baby is 6 months old.
Claim a refund with your health insurance
Here at The Baby Academy, we are delighted to announce that you can claim a refund or discount of 30%-100% on our Ultimate Classes. Either mother’s or partner’s policy can be used in most cases. There are specific details we need in order to calculate your refund for you. Simply fill out the form below.
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All our online classes are delivered by trusted professionals, who are passionate about helping you build your confidence and prepare you for all stages of your parenting journey.
Sue
Chief of Healthcare
Co-Founder at The Baby Academy
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Kim
Midwife and Antenatal Instructor
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Elaine
Midwife and Antenatal Instructor
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Victoria
Midwife and Hypnobirthing Instructor
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Seona
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
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Shauna
Paediatric Dietititan
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Elaine
Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Children’s Emergency
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Jeanne
Perinatal Mental Health Midwife
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Sue
Chief Education Officer and Co-Founder at The Baby Academy
Sue is Co-Founder of The Baby Academy, Midwife, Anteantal Instructor and a busy Mom of two. With over 15 years’ experience Sue has worked in all areas of Midwifery such as Birthing Suite, Antenatal wards, Postnatal wards and currently manages The Antenatal Education Department in a large Maternity Hospital.
Kim
Midwife and Antenatal Instructor
Kim graduated as a Midwife in 2011 and has worked across all areas of Midwifery. She has a passion for education and has helped teach student Midwives while working on the delivery suite in one of the country’s busiest hospitals. She has a particular interest in reflexology and complimentary therapies and how they can be used for pain relief during labour and birth having completed her thesis on this topic.
Elaine
Midwife and Antenatal Instructor
Elaine began her midwifery training in 2007, after working as an Emergency Nurse in both Ireland and Australia. She has worked in all areas of midwifery, including midwifery education. She has an MSc in Women’s Health and Midwifery and worked for 5 years in the area of women’s health and gynaecology.
In 2021, Elaine decided to pursue a nursing role in the Community, caring for Mums and their baby’s and supporting them in their parenting journey.
She is a Mum of two beautiful boys.
Victoria
Midwife and Hypnobirthing Instructor
Vicky is a midwife and qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor with a strong interest in education and parent preparation. She holds a BSc in Midwifery from Trinity College Dublin and has worked across all areas of maternity care, supporting women and families throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period.
Since 2020, Victoria has been a qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor and has a particular interest in helping parents prepare for birth in a calm, supportive way. She is committed to evidence-based education and believes that informed choice, and supportive care are central to positive birth experiences.
Seona
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Seona is a midwife with over 10 years experience working in all areas of midwifery. She is hugely passionate about breastfeeding and formalised this passion by becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She works on a busy postnatal ward helping and educating new parents on their exciting journey to parenthood. She also helps facilitate a postnatal breastfeeding clinic for mothers and babies.
Shauna
Paediatric Dietititan
Shauna is a CORU registered dietitian who specialises in the area of paediatrics. With over 8 years of experience working in the clinical setting in Ireland and the U.K, Shauna currently works in Ireland’s largest children’s hospital group. Shauna is hugely passionate about nutrition and has completed postgraduate studies in the areas of paediatric dietetics and allergy.
Elaine
Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Children’s Emergency
Elaine is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner who has specialized in Children’s Emergency Care and works in Ireland’s busiest Children’s Emergency Department. She is a mum of two beautiful children and is also a certified ACLS instructor who provides Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training internationally to healthcare professionals involved in the provision of care to acutely ill infants and children. Elaine has a huge passion in the area of children’s health promotion and accident prevention.
Jeanne
Perinatal Mental Health Midwife
Jeanne is a midwife with over 17 years of experience working with women and their families. She is also a busy mum to 2 beautiful children. Having worked as a general nurse before moving into midwifery, Jeanne worked in the Delivery Suite and the Assessment and Emergency Unit for over 7 years after qualifying. She has been working in the area of perinatal mental health since 2016 and is very passionate about the absolute need to support maternal mental health in women and their families.
What our customers say about us
Olivia Murray
2026-06-29Olivia Mills:
I had previously attended The Baby Academy's fantastic classes while I was pregnant and thoroughly enjoyed them. One of the things I loved most was how easy they were to join. I didn't have to have my camera on or be up and ready to leave the house, which was especially appreciated on a Saturday morning after a busy week at work!
Every class was extremely informative and gave me so much confidence throughout my pregnancy.
Just last Saturday, I attended the Starting Solids class, which was my first class since having my daughter. It was full of vital information, and it was really reassuring to be able to check that what I was already doing, as we had already started solids, was correct. I also picked up some great tips that I'll definitely be using going forward.
I couldn't recommend The Baby Academy enough. Their classes are so informative, accessible, and easy to fit into family life. I'll definitely be attending more of their classes in the future!
Marie S
2026-07-06This class was absolutely amazing! I logged off feeling really confident and empowered with accurate knowledge about breastfeeding. I shared loads of the topics and things I learned with my hubbie immediately
Afterwards and he even commented on how light, happy and positive I was after attending the class. Thank you so much to the trainer for her amazing support and guidance and tips ❤Shetha Hijazi
2026-05-11This is my second time attending the free baby academy online classes for my second pregnancy. This shows how much I truly enjoy the classes they offer and how impactful they are. The classes are very informative and engaging and I just love how the educator is well experienced on the specific topic and very helpful and patient in answering any questions or concerns the parents have, no matter how small or silly it may sound for the parent. I also am grateful how the educator explains the topic in a very simple and understandable manner for everyone to be on the same page rather than feeling confused and lost.
If any expecting parents or new parents are looking for a free online class regarding pregnancy, labor, Postpartum and baby, I would highly recommend attending the baby academy free online classes. You won't regret it!Carrie annies Delappe
2026-06-29Baby academy is a fantastic service! Myself and my husband attended both the hypnobirthing and baby safety classes and found them soo helpful and informative. We have three other classes booked in now and look forward to them. As we are becoming first time parents these classes have given us more than we can express in feeling more prepared and confident with a baby on the way. We can’t express our gratitude enough 🙏🏼♥
M B
2025-06-09The contents of the class was concise, helpful and easy to understand. It gave us more confidence to start her weaning safely but also enjoy the process. The class gave us time to ask questions. It covered everything we needed to know to prepare ourselves for when we start our baby eating solids.