Kapiti Parents Centre Baby & You Antenatal and Postnatal Programme

This programme is the first step in your parenting journey with Parents Centre! We recommend you start your class when you’re around 28 weeks into your pregnancy. When registering to this course you will also receive a one-year membership.

• Jun 12
  6 weeks, Wed 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM

  Location: Paraparaumu

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Wed 12 Jun 18:45 - Wed 12 Jun 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 2

  Wed 19 Jun 18:45 - Wed 19 Jun 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 3

  Wed 26 Jun 18:45 - Wed 26 Jun 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 4

  Wed 03 Jul 18:45 - Wed 03 Jul 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 5

  Wed 10 Jul 18:45 - Wed 10 Jul 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 6

  Wed 17 Jul 18:45 - Wed 17 Jul 21:15

  Paraparaumu
• Jul 31
  6 weeks, Wed 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM

  Location: Paraparaumu

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Wed 31 Jul 18:45 - Wed 31 Jul 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 2

  Wed 07 Aug 18:45 - Wed 07 Aug 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 3

  Wed 14 Aug 18:45 - Wed 14 Aug 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 4

  Wed 21 Aug 18:45 - Wed 21 Aug 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 5

  Wed 28 Aug 18:45 - Wed 28 Aug 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 6

  Wed 04 Sep 18:45 - Wed 04 Sep 21:15

  Paraparaumu
• Sep 18
  6 weeks, Wed 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM

  Location: Paraparaumu

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Wed 18 Sep 18:45 - Wed 18 Sep 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 2

  Wed 25 Sep 18:45 - Wed 25 Sep 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 3

  Wed 02 Oct 18:45 - Wed 02 Oct 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 4

  Wed 09 Oct 18:45 - Wed 09 Oct 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 5

  Wed 16 Oct 18:45 - Wed 16 Oct 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 6

  Wed 23 Oct 18:45 - Wed 23 Oct 21:15

  Paraparaumu
• Nov 06
  6 weeks, Wed 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM

  Location: Paraparaumu

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Wed 06 Nov 18:45 - Wed 06 Nov 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 2

  Wed 13 Nov 18:45 - Wed 13 Nov 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 3

  Wed 20 Nov 18:45 - Wed 20 Nov 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 4

  Wed 27 Nov 18:45 - Wed 27 Nov 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 5

  Wed 04 Dec 18:45 - Wed 04 Dec 21:15

  Paraparaumu

  Session 6

  Wed 11 Dec 18:45 - Wed 11 Dec 21:15

  Paraparaumu

Description

Baby and You Antenatal & Postnatal Programme

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes are held on a Wednesday night from 6.45pm to 9.15pm for 6 weeks at Ocean Road Community Centre 45 Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach.  It is best to complete your course at least 4 weeks before your due date.

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

• Brief overview of pregnancy topics
• Choices in childbirth
• Your labour journey
• Relaxation, management & coping strategies
• Support person/Partner’s role
• Feeding your baby
• Transition to parenthood
• Responsive parenting
• Practical parenting

Postnatal Classes

Our postnatal programme follows on from antenatal classes and offer sound tips and strategies as you begin your journey into parenthood.  It is ideal for those with babies up to around 12 weeks old.  

To see your baby smile, play and grow can be an extraordinary experience.  You will have feelings of tenderness and closeness and a sense of awe at the miracles of the first milestones.

With a new baby, sometimes come uncertainties.  Your tiny bundle may rule the entire household through their routines, sleep patterns and personalities.  This can be very challenging for a new parent, so come and join us and ask your questions.

Topics include

• A brief reflection birth experience
• Feeding & Sleeping
• Communication and Settling pēpi
• Lifestyle changes and looking after yourself
• Physical development
• Social and emotional and brain development
• Age-appropriate toys and activities

The structure of this course is relaxed and informal with time for your questions and a cuppa. A great opportunity for new parents to get out of the house, meet other parents experiencing the same joys and challenges and foster their coffee group.