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Welcome to Flourish For Birth & Beyond.

— Empowering Your Journey from Pregnancy to Parenthood

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Welcome

Are you pregnant or planning to be?

Let me help you reduce fear and anxiety, to achieve the best possible birth and transition to parenthood for you.

Hi, I’m Karen Gasper, a midwife with over 35 years of NHS experience. I began my career as a nurse and qualified as a midwife in 2000. As a mother and grandmother, I bring personal insight to my role.

Karen Gasper NHS

My Vision

My vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every individual feels confident in their journey through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Why Flourish For Birth & Beyond?

Karen with group

With extensive experience, I offer essential support through tailored antenatal and postnatal classes, life coaching, baby massage, and complementary therapies. My online courses are accessible from anywhere, providing a holistic, non-judgmental approach.

Beyond Midwifery

I blend midwifery with life coaching and artistic skills to create a supportive space. Whether it’s your first baby or a refresher, you belong here.

Read more about Karen ⮕

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Karen with Group
Karen with Group

Services

My services

Preconception consultations

Preconception consultations

I provide personalised guidance to help you prepare for pregnancy, focusing on physical health, emotional well-being, and lifestyle adjustments to ensure you are fully prepared for the journey into parenthood. Contact me to book an appointment at your convenience.

Holistic antenatal and postnatal classes

Holistic antenatal and postnatal classes

My classes offer comprehensive support during pregnancy and early parenthood, combining evidence-based information with emotional and physical well-being practices to help you navigate these transformative stages confidently.

Infant feeding workshops

Infant feeding workshops

I provide practical advice and support on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and combination feeding, helping you establish a positive and nurturing feeding routine for your baby.

Baby massage

Baby massage

Learn about gentle massage techniques to enhance bonding, promote relaxation, and support your baby’s physical and emotional development in a calming and nurturing environment.

Why choose us

Why Choose Flourish for Birth & Beyond

I offer personalised antenatal and postnatal support to guide you through every stage of your journey.

  • Preconception consultations

  • Holistic antenatal and postnatal classes

  • Infant feeding workshops

  • Baby massage

My goal is for you to feel valued, cared for and heard. I want you to fully embrace and enjoy the miracle of birth and the joy of becoming a mother. Your pregnancy and birth experience should be a cherished and fulfilling journey.

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Contact me to find out more about my services ⮕

Karen at Library

Classes

Upcoming Events

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An Introduction To Baby Massage

Bonding with your baby with a therapeutic touch

Wed, 08 Jan, 16:00

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Two Day Holistic Antenatal Class

Relax for birth

Fri, 24 Jan, 10:30

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Colour Your Birth Story

Postnatal expressions through art.

Wed, 05 Mar, 18:00

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Four Week Holistic Evening Antenatal Class

Get ready for four weeks of informative and interactive online evening classes to prepare you for an exciting journey of birth & parenting!

Wed, 09 Apr, 18:00

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Satisfied Clients

What Clients Say

I am expecting my first baby in December. Before pregnancy Karen was so helpful. She advised me to take pregnancy vitamins and a very natural brand. Karen gave me some to try. I didn’t know that my vi...

Rea Moore

New mum

We had the most incredible experience and it was everything I could have wanted. Brandon was super supportive at home remembering all the strategies you taught us and continued them when we went into...

The Grindleys

New mum

Our consultation was super fun and very informative, learnt a lot of new things, would recommend it to people who want to be prepared for pregnancy

Daniel

Preconception consultation

The meeting was extremely fun and insightful. Loved the element of busting myths and plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get answers. I’d definitely recommend it. Karen is extremely passionat...

Sarah

Preconception consultation

We thoroughly enjoyed the course. Karen was very professional and really put our minds at ease. We learnt a lot from her. We are looking forward to completing the two day antenatal class.

Lola & Steve

Early Pregnancy course

Great overview of pain relief options, including the advantages, potential side effects and effects on baby. Creative and therapeutic birth positions and non-pharmacological pain relief interventions....

Nicole

PM antenatal class

Very informative - so helpful to talk through the different pain relief options and birth position. It has been helpful to think about how my husband can assist during labour as well.

Gemma

PM antenatal class

Thank you so much - the session was entertaining, informative and personalised!

Chloe

PM antenatal class

Really helpful to have real life information and stories. Also felt really involved as the Dad.

Brandon

PM antenatal class

From a Dad's perspective you can feel on the outside in most baby classes, but not this one. Karen is fantastic and good at keeping the dads involved in the class. The information is easily digestible...

Anonymous

PM antenatal class

Very informative, helpful to go through the different stages of labour. And I liked the idea of doing a vision board.

Gemma

PM antenatal class

Class was very informative, the visuals were helpful to visualize the stages of birth. It was nice to have a small, intimate class to share personal views/wishes for birth plans etc. I feel I have lea...

Nicole

PM antenatal class

I attended 2 sessions of antenatal education. It was really helpful & useful. I enjoyed it a lot. I believe zoom meetings are more effective than videos only. We can share our thoughts with each other...

Ramjet

Antenatal education

Thank you Karen! My Partner and I really benefited from attending your antenatal course which was very educational and helpful. They were well structured and interactive, fun and engaging. We preferre...

Anonymous

Antenatal course

Your class was very enjoyable and has provided us with an invaluable experience and has given us a lot more confidence and peace of mind. We made new friends too!

Elizabeth & Ben

New mum

Common Queries

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common queries

Everything you need to know about the services I provide. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please contact me.

What types of antenatal classes do you offer?

We offer a variety of antenatal classes including individual sessions, couples classes, group classes, early pregnancy classes, four-week daytime and evening classes, and intensive two-day courses.

Are your classes available online?

What is included in the New Beginnings Postnatal Course?

Do you offer support for birth partners?

What are the benefits of baby massage classes?

How can I book a class or workshop?

What makes Flourish For Birth & Beyond unique?

Can I join a class if I'm already a parent and seeking a refresher?

What if I can't attend the dates that are available? 

What types of antenatal classes do you offer?

We offer a variety of antenatal classes including individual sessions, couples classes, group classes, early pregnancy classes, four-week daytime and evening classes, and intensive two-day courses.

Are your classes available online?

What is included in the New Beginnings Postnatal Course?

Do you offer support for birth partners?

What are the benefits of baby massage classes?

How can I book a class or workshop?

What makes Flourish For Birth & Beyond unique?

Can I join a class if I'm already a parent and seeking a refresher?

What if I can't attend the dates that are available?