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