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Whakatāne Parents Centre Baby & You Antenatal Programme

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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.

  • May 18
    2 weeks, Sat 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
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    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
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    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
  • Jul 20
    2x Saturdays, 9am to 3.30pm
    Whakatane
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    • Free
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    Session 1
    Sat 20 Jul 09:00 - Sat 20 Jul 15:30
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Sat 27 Jul 09:00 - Sat 27 Jul 15:30
    Whakatane
  • Aug 13
    6x Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 8.45pm
    Whakatane
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    • Free
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    Session 1
    Tue 13 Aug 18:30 - Tue 13 Aug 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Tue 20 Aug 18:30 - Tue 20 Aug 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 3
    Tue 27 Aug 18:30 - Tue 27 Aug 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 4
    Tue 03 Sep 18:30 - Tue 03 Sep 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 5
    Tue 10 Sep 18:30 - Tue 10 Sep 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 6
    Tue 17 Sep 18:30 - Tue 17 Sep 20:45
    Whakatane
  • Sep 28
    2x Saturdays, 9am to 3.30pm
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
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    Session 1
    Sat 28 Sep 09:00 - Sat 28 Sep 15:30
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Sat 05 Oct 09:00 - Sat 05 Oct 15:30
    Whakatane
  • Oct 15
    6x Tuesdays, 6.30pm to 8.45pm
    Whakatane
    Workshop
    • Free
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    Sessions
    Session 1
    Tue 15 Oct 18:30 - Tue 15 Oct 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 2
    Tue 22 Oct 18:30 - Tue 22 Oct 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 3
    Tue 29 Oct 18:30 - Tue 29 Oct 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 4
    Tue 05 Nov 18:30 - Tue 05 Nov 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 5
    Tue 12 Nov 18:30 - Tue 12 Nov 20:45
    Whakatane
    Session 6
    Tue 19 Nov 18:30 - Tue 19 Nov 20:45
    Whakatane
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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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