Online Antenatal Classes
Upcoming Schedule:
- Wednesdays, 6th July to 10th August, 7.00 - 9.15pm
- Wednesdays, 21st September to 26th October, 7.00 - 9.15pm
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Now that you are pregnant you will want to know more about what is happening as your pēpē grows inside you. You will also want information to make choices that work best for both of you, and your whānau.
Parents Centre’s Antenatal programmes are designed to provide you with accurate, evidence-based information from which to make informed decisions in a setting that is fun, interactive and engaging whether it is via zoom or face to face.
Our facilitators are highly-skilled in ensuring that being online these programmes are still very interactive, fun and engaging, and great for making new friends. Being online programmes doesn’t mean they will be boring, one-way discussions, lectures or power-point presentations - we pride ourselves in making the classes interactive so that you’re involved in the learning and have an enjoyable experience
Our facilitators create a safe non-judgemental space for expectant parents to ask questions and seek information to make informed decisions about many aspects of your pregnancy, labour and birth, feeding and parenting your new-born baby. Parents Centre antenatal programmes also cater for all situations, such as when labour doesn’t go to plan or when breast-feeding is challenging.
Through these programmes you will form support groups that will be there for you when you go through the first few months…or even years! Where we can we will also link you into your local Centre’s coffee groups or postnatal programmes. To network with other parents at the same stage as you, experiencing similar challenges and joys, is confidence boosting and very rewarding. These coffee groups can become a lifeline especially if you find the early months more challenging than you expected.
Topics covered in the course include:
- Brief overview of pregnancy topics
- Choices in childbirth
- Your labour journey
- Managing strategies
- Dad's and Partners role
- Breastfeeding
- Transition to parenthood
- Responsive parenting
- Practical parenting
When you sign up for these Antenatal classes you will also become a member of Parents Centre Aotearoa. Membership benefits include 20% discount at The Baby Factory (bi-monthly), various discounts at: The Sleep Store, Resene, Baby On The Move and Resene.