Lincoln 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 28-34 weeks into your pregnancy (Depending on course timing)

• May 07
  6 weeks, Tue 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Rata Room

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register6 places remaining

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Tue 07 May 18:45 - Tue 07 May 21:00

  Rata Room

  Session 2

  Tue 14 May 18:45 - Tue 14 May 21:00

  Rata Room

  Session 3

  Tue 21 May 18:45 - Tue 21 May 21:00

  Rata Room

  Session 4

  Tue 28 May 18:45 - Tue 28 May 21:00

  Rata Room

  Session 5

  Tue 04 Jun 18:45 - Tue 04 Jun 21:00

  Rata Room

  Session 6

  Tue 11 Jun 18:45 - Tue 11 Jun 21:00

  Rata Room
• Oct 15
  6 weeks, Tue 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Lincoln

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $295.00 incl. GST
  Register

  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Tue 15 Oct 18:45 - Tue 15 Oct 21:00

  Lincoln

  Session 2

  Tue 22 Oct 18:45 - Tue 22 Oct 21:00

  Lincoln

  Session 3

  Tue 29 Oct 18:45 - Tue 29 Oct 21:00

  Lincoln

  Session 4

  Tue 05 Nov 18:45 - Tue 05 Nov 21:00

  Lincoln

  Session 5

  Tue 12 Nov 18:45 - Tue 12 Nov 21:00

  Lincoln

  Session 6

  Tue 19 Nov 18:45 - Tue 19 Nov 21:00

  Lincoln

Description

Antenatal and Baby & You 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 Weds or Thurs night once a week, from 6.45pm to 9.15pm, for 6 weeks at Springston Community Hall, 12 Leeston Rd, Springston. It is best to complete your antenatal 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.