The perfect excuse for (another)
babymoon
Preparing for birth is one of the most important journeys you will take.
Yet many parents-to-be feel overwhelmed by information and unsure how to truly prepare for what lies ahead.
Hatch Retreats was created to offer something different. A calm, intimate space where expectant parents can step away from everyday life, understand birth, and build confidence together before welcoming their baby.
Over two days, you will gain practical tools, deepen your understanding of birth, and connect with other parents-to-be.
A weekend away that prepares you for birth
01 / Laid-back country escape
Snuggle into cosy rooms, enjoy the peaceful countryside setting, and properly slow down with a soothing pregnancy massage.
02 / Birth Preparation
Relaxed, evidence-based hypnobirthing sessions designed to help you and your partner understand what to expect and feel confident approaching birth.
03/ Good food & company
Enjoy slow mornings, shared lunches and dinners, and the opportunity to connect with other expectant parents.
Join our Next Retreat
More than just a Retreat
Before arriving, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to help you start reflecting on your upcoming birth.
Before the Retreat
Over two days, you will step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourselves in a calm countryside setting where you can prepare for birth together.
Through expert guidance, practical tools and time to slow down, you and your birth partner will learn how to support the process of birth while building confidence as a team.
Alongside the workshops, you’ll enjoy nourishing meals, time to relax, socialise with other parents-to-be or enjoy a pregnancy massage.
During the Retreat
You’ll leave with practical tools, shared understanding with your birth partner, and resources to support you as you continue preparing for the arrival of your baby.
After the Retreat
Meet Your Hosts
Sarah
Sarah created Hatch Retreats to give couples the space to pause, learn about birth properly and prepare together in a calm and beautiful setting before welcoming their baby.
Katie
Katie is an experienced hypnobirth educator who helps parents understand how birth works and how to develop practical tools to feel calm, informed and confident during labour.
The Calm before baby
FAQ’s
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Most couples join between 20 and 35 weeks of pregnancy, but it’s never too early or too late. The techniques are useful throughout pregnancy, so whenever you start, you’ll benefit.
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Of course. Many parents return to birth preparation to approach this experience with fresh knowledge, practical tools and a deeper sense of confidence.
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Birth preparation is often squeezed into busy evenings after work. The retreat format gives couples the space to step away, slow down and fully focus on understanding birth and preparing together in a calm and supportive environment.
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NCT courses are a great way to meet other parents and cover the basics. Hatch Retreat focuses on helping couples truly understand how birth works and build practical tools they can use during labour, all within a calm and immersive retreat setting.
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We recommend taking out travel insurance so you are protected if pregnancy or health complications prevent you from attending the retreat.
Some premium credit cards already include travel insurance, but if not, policies can usually be purchased online for a small one-time fee.
Travel insurance typically covers:
• The retreat fee
• Flights and other travel costs
