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Whakatāne 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 28 weeks into your pregnancy.

  • Jan 13
    2 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
    Event is fullJoin waiting list
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    Sessions
    Session 1
    Sat 13 Jan 09:00 - Sat 13 Jan 15:30
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Sat 20 Jan 09:00 - Sat 20 Jan 15:30
    Whakatane
  • Apr 02
    6 weeks, Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 02 Apr 18:30 - Tue 02 Apr 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Tue 09 Apr 18:30 - Tue 09 Apr 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 3
    Tue 16 Apr 18:30 - Tue 16 Apr 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 4
    Tue 23 Apr 18:30 - Tue 23 Apr 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 5
    Tue 30 Apr 18:30 - Tue 30 Apr 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 6
    Tue 07 May 18:30 - Tue 07 May 20:45
    Whakatane
  • May 18
    2 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Sat 18 May 09:00 - Sat 18 May 15:30
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Sat 25 May 09:00 - Sat 25 May 15:30
    Whakatane
  • Jun 11
    6 weeks, Tue 6:30 AM - 8:45 PM
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
    Session information
    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 11 Jun 18:30 - Tue 11 Jun 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Tue 18 Jun 18:30 - Tue 18 Jun 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 3
    Tue 25 Jun 18:30 - Tue 25 Jun 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 4
    Tue 02 Jul 18:30 - Tue 02 Jul 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 5
    Tue 09 Jul 18:30 - Tue 09 Jul 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 6
    Tue 16 Jul 18:30 - Tue 16 Jul 20:45
    Whakatane
Description

Baby and You Antenatal Programme

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

Our classes in Whakatāne are fully funded, therefore FREE.

Antenatal classes are held on 2x Saturdays 9-3.30pm, at Whakatane Hospital Clinical School. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 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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