Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy Support Tailored to You

Feel confident. Feel prepared. Feel like you again.

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.
 Which hospital or home birth option to plan for.
 What’s “normal” and what’s not.
 What your body is doing.
 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.

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.

→ 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?

Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Anxious about pain or the unknowns of labour

  • Confused by conflicting advice from friends, books, midwives, and the internet

  • Worried about losing control or not knowing what to expect

  • Fears that you’re not going to be able to handle any of it

  • Frustrated by birth classes that don’t really teach you what to do

  • Unsupported or unsure how your birth partner fits into all this

You deserve better!

Here's how I can help

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.

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!)

→ 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.

→ And vitally: how to create the right environment—mentally, emotionally, and physically—for a positive birth experience.

Let's do this together!

What My Clients Say

"Candy is a wonderful teacher and very knowledgeable about all things pregnancy, birth and after. Candy creates a beautiful atmosphere in her classes, a space to relax, share and be yourself."
Lucy Abbott
"Candy has so much knowledge and experience and uses this to support everyone in getting the most out of the sessions. She also provides advice for any concerns or queries we have. Love the sessions and always come away feeling very calm and relaxed."
Claire Stafford
"Candy is amazing! She is so kind, approachable and welcoming, and makes you feel at ease. No question is silly and her knowledge and expertise as a qualified nurse is so reassuring and much needed."
Carys Ratcliffe
"Candy is so informative and highly qualified. She provided a huge amount of timely advice and emotional support in a non judgemental and supportive way."
Ash Grantham
"Candy is kind, calm and caring. I’d highly recommend her to anyone."
Molly Bouch

Why Work With Me

You won’t find any cookie-cutter advice or “just breathe through it” here. I bring together:

Medical expertise as a Registered Nurse with deep insight into how the system works

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 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— get in touch to explore how we can work together so you can actually feel strong, supported, and ready.

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.