Antenatal classes
Antenatal classes are a great way to increase your knowledge of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period, often known as the fourth trimester. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other families expecting a baby and many groups keep in touch. There are a number of classes to choose from in the Wellington region, please check with the provider about cost. New classes are often being added so also do some research and talk to your friends about courses they have done.
Birth Wise
Childbirth and Early Parenting Course. These classes are held in Newtown and focus on natural birth at home or in the hospital. Contact birthwise.org.nz
Birth Ed
Antenatal Classes (FREE). Based in the Hutt and Wellington. Includes classes specifically for women under 25, homebirth, Kaupapa Māori and postnatal courses. Contact birthed.co.nz
Calmbirth®
Calmbirth® teaches pregnant mothers, fathers, partners and birthing companions the skills to accomplish birth fearlessly, calmly and with confidence, using practical skills, understanding birth physiology and how your beliefs and attitudes influence your labour and birth experience. Contact calmbirth.org.nz
Compass Child Birth
Classes (FREE) held in Kenepuru and Newtown. Contact childbirthclasses.co.nz
Johnsonville Plunket
Antenatal Classes. Contact plunket.org.nz
Wellington Birth Resources
Childbirth Education Classes. Held in varying locations in Wellington.
Contact birthresources.org
Empowered Parenthood
Courses held in Tawa and Kapiti. Contact empoweredparenthood.com
Johnsonville Antenatal Classes
Contact johnsonville-antenatal.co.nz
Parents Centre – Mana
Courses held in Porirua area. Contact manapc.org.nz
Parents Centre – North
Courses held in Karori and Khandallah. Contact wnpc.org.nz/wnpc
Parents Centre – South
Courses held in Island Bay. Contact parentscentre.org.nz
Your Homebirth option
3 hour course for parents considering homebirth (FREE) . Contact birthed.co.nz
Breastfeeding Classes and Support
Overwhelming evidence shows the health benefits, to Mum and baby, of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of baby’s life. We encourage you to participate in antenatal breastfeeding education:
Breastfeeding Classes
Held at Wellington and Kenepuru Hospitals, (FREE) in English and Mandarin.
Contact healthpoint.co.nz
Mamalicious
Antenatal courses on Breastfeeding and postnatal support. Contact mamalicious.co.nz