Comprehensive antenatal classes to help you prepare for labour, birth, recovery and caring for your newborn.

Live online Antenatal course

Location

New Zealand-wide

Duration

5-week course

Format

Live online

Price

$245

What is this service

Practical, evidence-informed antenatal education to help you understand labour and birth, explore your options and prepare for the early weeks with your baby.
5 week live online classes across New Zealand.

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