Pregnancy Support Tailored to You
Feel confident. Feel prepared.
Birth on your terms.
(without the pressure of navigating an overly medicalised NHS approach)
Pregnancy is supposed to be a magical time, right?
But maybe right now, it feels more like a never-ending list of things to figure out
Which birth class to take (do we do NCT, hypnobirthing or both?)
Which hospital or home birth option to plan for (how do I make this decision?)
What’s “normal” and what’s not (is being hungry all the time normal?)
What your body is doing (how often should I feel my baby kicking?)
And how on earth you’re meant to prepare for giving birth and becoming a parent at the same time.
You’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it all out on your own (in fact, you were never meant to).
Hey there!
I’m Candy Elsbeth, founder of Nourishing Birth and Beyond, and I’m here to help you cut through the noise and come back to what matters:
Feeling calm, capable, and confident as you prepare to birth your baby in a way that feels right for you.
I offer realistic, honest, and supportive pregnancy education that helps you understand how birth works and what you can do to feel confident and in control. I work with my clients 1:1 as well as through in-person classes, and online courses.
My approach is bespoke to every family because your bodies, beliefs, needs, and preferences are unique and so your approach to birth should be, too.
You won’t find any cookie-cutter advice or “just breathe through it” here. I bring together:
Medical expertise as a Registered Nurse with 20 years experience I know how the NHS works and why it doesn't work for everyone
Accredited antenatal training (FEDANT approved)
Lived experience as a mum of three
A holistic approach that balances science with intuition, and preparation with flexibility
I’ve supported many families in finding clarity, confidence, and calm through pregnancy and beyond.
You don’t need someone to tell you what to do—you need someone to help you figure out what you want to do, and how to get there.
My blend of evidence-based knowledge and practical expertise will support you every step of the way.
You're in the right place if:
→ You want to feel prepared—not panicked—when labour begins
→ You’re craving solid, evidence-based knowledge but also want space to connect with your intuition
→ You’d love your birth partner to know exactly how to support you
→ You want to learn how to work with your body, not against it, with a class that actually teaches you what to do in labour
→ You’re ready to feel empowered—not overwhelmed—about what’s ahead
→ You want to prepare for birth in a way that’s perfect for you (not some one-size-fits-all solution)
Let’s be real. So much of what we see around birth is either dramatised or fear-fuelled.
If the only birth stories you’ve heard are horror stories, of course you’re anxious.
If you’ve never even held a newborn before, how are you supposed to feel ready to birth one?
You deserve better!
Let's do this together!
Here are some of the things we can work on:
→ Understanding exactly how your body and hormones are designed to support birth, so that you can harness your inherent abilities to birth your baby rather than working against them (this is the real magic!)
→ Preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the transformative experience of bringing your baby into the world.
→ Learn practical massage and touch techniques for your birth partner so they feel confident supporting you through labour in ways that actually help the process along.
→ Develop a toolkit of techniques and practices, including breathwork, visualisation, yoga-based movement, and relaxation, that will support your body through every phase of pregnancy and labour.
→ Practice natural techniques that support relaxation and ease discomfort during labour.
→ How to create the right environment—mentally, emotionally, and physically—for a positive birth experience.
→ And vitally: learn how to navigate the maternity system, to birth your baby in a way that feels good to you.
What If You Could Approach Birth With Confidence?
Knowledge really is power
Understand How Your Body Works so that you know how best to prepare and support yourself
Learn Tools That Really Help You Cope With Labour so that you know exactly what to do . These practical, yet powerful techniques will really change your birth experience for the better
Discover How To Navigate The Maternity System, To Birth Your Way learn what questions to ask, how to advocate for yourself and what to expect
You deserve to thrive!
I believe preparing for birth is about more than just the birth itself. It’s about equipping you to feel
capable as a parent, trust your instincts, and navigate birth and postpartum with more ease.
Whether you’re 20 weeks or 39 weeks, it’s never too late
to connect with your body, your baby, and your birth.
This is your birth.
Your baby.
And your body.
You get to feel empowered in every part of it.
Ready to Feel More Prepared and Less Overwhelmed?
Let’s make this the beginning of something beautiful.
You don’t have to just get through birth—
instead explore how we can work together so you can actually feel strong, supported and ready.
There are 3 ways you can work with me to prepare for birth depending on what level of support you're after:
Birth Tools Workshop:Jam packed with practical, yet easy to implement tools and techniques to not only cope with contractions, but also help birth to progress (faster labour did you say?), this half day, in person workshop is exactly what you need to feel equipped and ready to birth your baby safely.
Rooted In Birth: My signature 3 step framework includes Birth Foundations (you’ll get to learn how birth and your body works), Calm Birth Techniques (tools and techniques, including hypnobirthing, to support your body to birth your baby naturally and safely, and how to utilise these tools if medical intervention is needed), Birthing on Your Terms (navigating the maternity system & understanding the importance of this, so that you can birth your way; know what questions to ask, how to make decisions and how to advocate for yourself). This 6 module digital course allows you the flexibility to go at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home, with the option of live support.
1:1 Packages: I offer personalised 1:1 virtual support designed to guide you through your final weeks of pregnancy with confidence and calm. My one-to-one sessions provide high-touch, consistent care that helps you prepare mentally and emotionally for birth, ensuring you feel empowered and ready to welcome your baby into the world.
To find out more about how I can support you, send me a message below👇
Now that you’ve gotten to know me. I’d love to get to know you. What questions do you have about your pregnancy journey? What challenges are you facing? I’d love to let you know exactly what support I can offer to help you move from surviving to thriving.