Antenatal Classes - Preparing you from Bellies to Babies - and everything in between.

Classes will help prepare you for the birth of your baby and the first few weeks once your baby has arrived. Each class is tailored to the needs of the parents who want to learn about late pregnancy, labour, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn  The classes run over 6 weeks - 1 night a week. Classes are held in Napier (Tuesday) and Hastings (Monday) and Havelock North (2020) (Thursday) for your convenience.

​Pregnancy:
Optimal fetal positioning - for an easier labour and birth
Pelvis anatomy and pelvic floor muscles
Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) role
When to ring your LMC - possible issues in late pregnancy

Labour and Birth:
Signs of labour
Stages of labour
Positions for laboring and birthing
Benefits of being upright and active during labour
Self help pain relief options
Medical pain relief options
Obstetric interventions
How partners can support Mum
How to make the labour room comfortable and relaxing
Birthing options - home birth, water birth and active birth
Informed choices
What to pack? http://www.hbantenatal-classes.co.nz/what-to-pack.html​

Hospital Tour:
A guided tour of Ata Rangi and Waioha maternity suites (antenatal and postnatal rooms)

Life after Baby is born:
Immunisation and Vitamin K
Where to go for support
Post natal depression support and baby blues self help
Checks and tests available for Mum and Baby
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Safe sleep NZ guidelines
Breastfeeding

Practical parenting skills:
Swaddling, why baby's cry and settling
What 24 hours looks like with your newborn
How to bath your baby
Hints and tips 
Trouble shooting
Alarm bells? When extra support is needed
Poos and wees for your newborn
Colic/reflux/wind/gas information
​How to hold your baby
Make your own Peri Spray or Padsicle
​Baby Massage Benefits - information


You will receive info, articles, local support groups and videos via email and/or your class facebook page.