Christchurch (Cashmere) Parents Centre Baby & You Antenatal and Postnatal Programme
Our Childbirth Education courses are taught by our very experienced, knowledgeable and open-minded Diploma Qualified Childbirth Educators. We offer classes in Papanui and Cashmere.
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Apr 307 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Register3 places remainingSessions
Session 1
Tue 30 Apr 19:00 - Tue 30 Apr 21:00CashmereSession 2
Tue 07 May 19:00 - Tue 07 May 21:00CashmereSession 3
Tue 14 May 19:00 - Tue 14 May 21:00CashmereSession 4
Tue 21 May 19:00 - Tue 21 May 21:00CashmereSession 5
Tue 28 May 19:00 - Tue 28 May 21:00CashmereSession 6
Tue 04 Jun 19:00 - Tue 04 Jun 21:00CashmereSession 7
Tue 11 Jun 19:00 - Tue 11 Jun 21:00Cashmere -
May 097 Weeks, Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pmCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Register1 place remainingSessions
Session 1
Thu 09 May 19:00 - Thu 09 May 21:00CashmereSession 2
Thu 16 May 19:00 - Thu 16 May 21:00CashmereSession 3
Thu 23 May 19:00 - Thu 23 May 21:00CashmereSession 4
Thu 30 May 19:00 - Thu 30 May 21:00CashmereSession 5
Thu 06 Jun 19:00 - Thu 06 Jun 21:00CashmereSession 6
Thu 13 Jun 19:00 - Thu 13 Jun 21:00CashmereSession 7
Thu 20 Jun 19:00 - Thu 20 Jun 21:00Cashmere -
Jul 062 weeks, Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM & Sat 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 06 Jul 10:00 - Sat 06 Jul 16:30CashmereSession 2
Thu 11 Jul 19:00 - Thu 11 Jul 21:00CashmereSession 3
Sat 13 Jul 10:00 - Sat 13 Jul 16:30Cashmere -
Aug 017 weeks, Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Thu 01 Aug 19:00 - Thu 01 Aug 21:00CashmereSession 2
Thu 08 Aug 19:00 - Thu 08 Aug 21:00CashmereSession 3
Thu 15 Aug 19:00 - Thu 15 Aug 21:00CashmereSession 4
Thu 22 Aug 19:00 - Thu 22 Aug 21:00CashmereSession 5
Thu 29 Aug 19:00 - Thu 29 Aug 21:00CashmereSession 6
Thu 05 Sep 19:00 - Thu 05 Sep 21:00CashmereSession 7
Thu 12 Sep 19:00 - Thu 12 Sep 21:00Cashmere -
Sep 142 weeks, Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM & 2x Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 14 Sep 10:00 - Sat 14 Sep 16:30CashmereSession 2
Thu 19 Sep 19:00 - Thu 19 Sep 21:00CashmereSession 3
Sat 21 Sep 10:00 - Sat 21 Sep 16:30Cashmere -
Oct 017 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 01 Oct 19:00 - Tue 01 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 2
Tue 08 Oct 19:00 - Tue 08 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 3
Tue 22 Oct 19:00 - Tue 22 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 4
Tue 29 Oct 19:00 - Tue 29 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 5
Tue 05 Nov 19:00 - Tue 05 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 6
Tue 12 Nov 19:00 - Tue 12 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 7
Tue 19 Nov 19:00 - Tue 19 Nov 21:00Cashmere
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Oct 247 weeks, Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Thu 24 Oct 19:00 - Thu 24 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 2
Thu 31 Oct 19:00 - Thu 31 Oct 21:00CashmereSession 3
Thu 07 Nov 19:00 - Thu 07 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 4
Thu 14 Nov 19:00 - Thu 14 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 5
Thu 21 Nov 19:00 - Thu 21 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 6
Thu 28 Nov 19:00 - Thu 28 Nov 21:00CashmereSession 7
Thu 05 Dec 19:00 - Thu 05 Dec 21:00Cashmere -
Dec 072 weeks, Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM & 2x Sat 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMCashmereWorkshop
- $295.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Sat 07 Dec 10:00 - Sat 07 Dec 16:30CashmereSession 2
Thu 12 Dec 19:00 - Thu 12 Dec 21:00CashmereSession 3
Sat 14 Dec 10:00 - Sat 14 Dec 16:30Cashmere
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
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.
These classes serve families primarily in Cashmere, click these links if you live closer to these areas - Papanui or Lincoln. These classes are held at Cashmere Presbyterian Centre one night a week on a Tuesday or Thursday from 7pm-9pm for 7 weeks or two Saturdays, from 10am-4.30pm and one Thursday from 7pm-9pm. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 weeks before your due date.
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.
All of our Antenatal programmes include membership with Parents Centre, see our membership page for what discounts are offered.