Evidence-based antenatal education with in-person, weekend, live online and private options.

Antenatal Classes

Location

Hawke's Bay

Duration

5-week course
or
Boutique weekend course

Format

In-person

Price

From $275 per couple

What is this service

Prepare for birth and early parenting with practical, evidence-based education designed to help you make informed decisions and feel confident every step of the way. Whether you prefer learning over several weeks, in an intensive weekend, from home, or in a private one-to-one setting, there's an option to suit your needs.

Who is it for

  • First-time parents preparing for labour, birth and their new baby.

  • Parents wanting practical, evidence-informed birth preparation.

  • Couples who want to prepare together and understand how to support each other.

  • Parents wanting a choice of weekly, weekend or live online learning.

What to expect

  • Understand how labour progresses and what is happening in your body.

  • Explore movement, positions and practical comfort techniques.

  • Understand pain relief, interventions and your birth options.

  • Learn how your partner or support person can actively support you.

  • Prepare for feeding, newborn care, sleep and settling.

  • Talk honestly about recovery and adjusting to life with your new baby.

Let’s chat

Have questions or want to reserve your spot?
Reach out or book a course.

Meet your practitioner

Janine Penny

Birth Educator

Helping parents make informed choices and feel confident through pregnancy, birth and beyond.

SERVICES

  • Antenatal Education

  • Birth Preparation

  • Caesarean Birth Education

  • Baby Massage Classes

  • Baby & Infant Emergency Know-How

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Diploma-qualified Birth Educator

  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor

  • 21 years' experience

  • 100+ published articles

Hawkes Bay

022-6370624