Pregnancy and parenthood can be an exciting but daunting time!
We are here to help. Our comprehensive Antenatal Classes lead by qualified Childbirth Educators will help you prepare for labour, birth and the early days with a newborn.
Each Childbirth Education course runs for six weeks, one evening per week, from 6.45pm - 9.15pm. From time to time a 'weekend intensive' course which runs for two full days is held on consecutive Saturdays.
The course covers:
• Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
• Labour signs and stagesWe
• Pain relief options and interventions
• The birth process
• Breastfeeding and newborn care
• Transition to Parenthood and practical parenting
• A tour of Hutt Hospital maternity unit, either physical or virtual tour
Courses cost $220 (including booking fee)
River of Life Centre