About Us
The Pregnant Pause
Your Holistic Pregnancy Getaway
Welcome to The Pregnant Pause, a services that organises nurturing & educational retreats during pregnancy in locations across the world. Founded by experienced birth coach and Doula, Hannah Louise Preil.
The retreat experieces are designed for expecting mothers,and provide a peaceful sanctuary to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with your pregnancy journey. With a range of holistic services, including hypnobirthing, prenatal yoga, massage, meditation, and educational workshops, we support and empower you every step of the way. Join us in celebrating this special time and embracing the journey to motherhood with confidence and calm.
Each retreat is carefully and thoughtfully planned with a hand picked team to ensure that participants are able to relax, recharge and enrich their body & mind.
The story of how it all began
Pregnant Pause Retreats was born from a simple, heartfelt idea: that every woman deserves space to breathe, to be nurtured, and to reconnect with herself during one of life's most powerful transitions.
As a doula, hypnobirthing coach, and mother living far from her own family, I witnessed firsthand how overwhelming and isolating pregnancy can sometimes feel—especially without a strong circle of support. I saw how deeply women needed more than just appointments and classes; they needed time. They needed true pause.
Blending my passion for nutrition, mindfulness, and holistic care, I envisioned a place where expectant parents could step away from the busyness of everyday life and immerse themselves in rest, preparation, and joy. A place that nourishes the body, mind, and spirit.
Pregnant Pause Retreats grew from that vision—offering curated experiences for women, couples, and families to not just prepare for birth, but to thrive. Every retreat is crafted with love, inspired by real journeys, and guided by the belief that birth deserves more than a moment—it deserves a pause.
Connect
Reflect
Reawaken
Meet Hannah Preil
your dedicated Maternity Mentor and the heart behind our luxury retreat experience for expectant mothers.
With a rich background in high-end hospitality, Hannah brings a unique blend of elegance, empathy, and expertise to every detail of your stay.
Her career has taken her from the snowy peaks of exclusive ski chalets to the serene decks of private yachts, and into the nurturing, wellness-focused world of Daylesford—the UK’s leading organic farm-to-fork lifestyle brand. Alongside her experience curating exceptional service environments, Hannah is also a trained chef, ensuring that the culinary aspect of your retreat is both nourishing and deeply comforting.
As an expat mother of three, Hannah intimately understands the emotional and physical journey of pregnancy—especially when you're navigating it far from home. She’s also a certified doula, with additional training in aromatherapy and hypnobirthing, offering compassionate, evidence-based support to guide you through this special chapter.
At the retreat, Hannah will personally oversee all organisation and logistics, crafting an experience that’s as seamless as it is soulful. Whether it’s a curated wellness workshop or simply ensuring your pillows are fluffed just right, her warmth and precision are felt in every moment.
With Hannah at the helm, you can truly exhale—knowing you’re in experienced, caring hands.
