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Mana Parents Centre Baby & You Antenatal Programme

This programme is the first step in your parenting journey with Parents Centre! We recommend you start your class when you’re around 26-28 weeks into your pregnancy.

  • Nov 12
    6 weeks, Tue 6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Register6 places remaining
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 12 Nov 18:45 - Tue 12 Nov 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Tue 19 Nov 18:45 - Tue 19 Nov 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Tue 26 Nov 18:45 - Tue 26 Nov 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Tue 03 Dec 18:45 - Tue 03 Dec 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Tue 10 Dec 18:45 - Tue 10 Dec 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Tue 17 Dec 18:45 - Tue 17 Dec 21:15
    Porirua
  • Jan 22
    6x Wednesdays, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Register6 places remaining
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 22 Jan 18:45 - Wed 22 Jan 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Wed 29 Jan 18:45 - Wed 29 Jan 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Wed 05 Feb 18:45 - Wed 05 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Wed 12 Feb 18:45 - Wed 12 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Wed 19 Feb 18:45 - Wed 19 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Wed 26 Feb 18:45 - Wed 26 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
  • Feb 13
    6x Thursdays, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Thu 13 Feb 18:45 - Thu 13 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Thu 20 Feb 18:45 - Thu 20 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Thu 27 Feb 18:45 - Thu 27 Feb 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Thu 06 Mar 18:45 - Thu 06 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Thu 13 Mar 18:45 - Thu 13 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Thu 20 Mar 18:45 - Thu 20 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
  • Mar 11
    6x Tuesdays, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 11 Mar 18:45 - Tue 11 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Tue 18 Mar 18:45 - Tue 18 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Tue 25 Mar 18:45 - Tue 25 Mar 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Tue 01 Apr 18:45 - Tue 01 Apr 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Tue 08 Apr 18:45 - Tue 08 Apr 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Tue 15 Apr 18:45 - Tue 15 Apr 21:15
    Porirua
  • Apr 29
    6x Tuesday, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 29 Apr 18:45 - Tue 29 Apr 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Tue 06 May 18:45 - Tue 06 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Tue 13 May 18:45 - Tue 13 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Tue 20 May 18:45 - Tue 20 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Tue 27 May 18:45 - Tue 27 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Tue 03 Jun 18:45 - Tue 03 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
  • May 03
    2x Saturdays, 9am to 3.30pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Sat 03 May 09:00 - Sat 03 May 15:30
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Sat 10 May 09:00 - Sat 10 May 15:30
    Porirua
  • May 21
    6x Wednesdays, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Wed 21 May 18:45 - Wed 21 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Wed 28 May 18:45 - Wed 28 May 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Wed 04 Jun 18:45 - Wed 04 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Wed 11 Jun 18:45 - Wed 11 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Wed 18 Jun 18:45 - Wed 18 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Wed 25 Jun 18:45 - Wed 25 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
  • Jun 10
    6x Tuesdays, 6.45pm to 9.15pm
    Porirua
    Workshop
    • $250.00 incl. GST
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 10 Jun 18:45 - Tue 10 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 2
    Tue 17 Jun 18:45 - Tue 17 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 3
    Tue 24 Jun 18:45 - Tue 24 Jun 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 4
    Tue 01 Jul 18:45 - Tue 01 Jul 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 5
    Tue 08 Jul 18:45 - Tue 08 Jul 21:15
    Porirua
    Session 6
    Tue 15 Jul 18:45 - Tue 15 Jul 21:15
    Porirua
Description

Baby and You Antenatal Programmes

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 run for approx. two hours one night a week over 6 consecutive weeks, at Equippers Church, 7 Lynley Place, Porirua Central.  Dates and start times can be seen on the booking page. 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

 

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