Birth preparation in English · Konstanz & Lake Constance

Birth preparation course in English – calm, evidence-based, with heart

Expecting a baby around Lake Constance and looking for antenatal preparation in English? I guide you with calm, body awareness and clear, evidence-based tools – as gentle hypnobirthing-based birth preparation, either one-to-one or in a small group.

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Who is this for?

This is for you if …

  • English is the language you feel most at home in, and you'd like your birth preparation in English too.
  • you've moved to Konstanz, the Bodensee region or nearby Switzerland and want clear guidance through the German maternity system.
  • you'd like a calm, body-connected course with gentle hypnobirthing tools – as a first-time parent or with birth experience.
  • you and your partner want to prepare together, as a team.

How it works

Available on request – 1:1 or as a small group

There is no fixed English course running right now, and that's on purpose: we shape it around you. Tell me what you'd prefer and I'll arrange the dates.

1:1 preparation

Individual & at your own pace

  • We focus fully on your questions and your timeline.
  • Your partner can join whenever it suits you.
  • In person in Konstanz or Allensbach, or online.
  • Can flow into doula support for the birth itself.
Ask about 1:1

Small group

Together with other English-speaking parents

  • A small, calm group in Konstanz around Lake Constance.
  • Starts as soon as enough people have registered.
  • Space for exchange with others going through the same thing.
  • Register your interest and I'll let you know when a group forms.
Join the interest list

What we cover

Clear tools, no fuss

  1. Body & breath: awareness, positions and breathing anchors for every phase of labour.
  2. Mental strength: gentle hypnobirthing tools, calming imagery and light self-hypnosis – grounded, never esoteric.
  3. Your partner's role: what they can do, how they can support and protect your birth space.
  4. Your options: hospital, birth centre or home birth – understanding the choices in the German system, in English.
  5. Communication: practical phrases and a birth plan you can share with your clinic or midwife.
  6. Into the postpartum: a gentle orientation for the first weeks, feeding and visitors.

About Jana

A former English teacher, doula & course leader

I'm Jana Friedrichs – doula and course leader for birth preparation and hypnobirthing in Konstanz and Allensbach. Before this, I worked as an English teacher, so teaching in English feels completely natural to me.

I combine clear, down-to-earth teaching with a lot of calm and body awareness – scientifically grounded and warm at the same time. I'm not a midwife and don't replace medical care; I'm here to prepare and support you.

More about me

Doula support

If you'd like to go deeper after the course, I can accompany you as a doula – with personal preparation and on-call support around your birth.

See doula support

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the course really held in English?

Yes. I'm a former English teacher, so the whole course – explanations, materials and our conversations – takes place naturally in English. You don't need to speak any German to take part.

Can I take the course 1:1 or does it have to be a group?

Both are possible. You can book individual 1:1 sessions at your own pace, or join a small group once enough people have registered. Just let me know which you'd prefer.

Can my partner join?

Yes, your partner is warmly welcome. In the group course one part is reserved for both of you; in 1:1 sessions your partner can join whenever it suits you.

I don't speak German well – is that a problem for the birth?

Not at all. A big part of the course is helping you feel prepared and confident to communicate your wishes – including practical phrases and a birth plan you can share with your clinic or midwife.

Where does the course take place?

In Konstanz (exact address shared after registration) or in Allensbach on Lake Constance. For 1:1 preparation I can also come to you or we can meet online.

What does it cost and when do we start?

Because the English course runs on request, we agree on dates and price together depending on whether you choose 1:1 or a small group. Send me a short message and I'll get back to you with the details.

Register your interest

Tell me a little about you and whether you'd prefer 1:1 or a small group. I'll get back to you personally with dates and details.

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