Marlborough Parents Centre Baby & You Antenatal and Postnatal Programme

Our Childbirth Education courses are run by trained Childbirth Educators and are designed for pregnant people and their partners. The courses provide an opportunity to make new friends and form a coffee group.

• May 06
  6 sessions (no 3rd June class), Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Marlborough

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $270.00 incl. GST
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  Sessions

  Session 1

  Mon 06 May 18:30 - Mon 06 May 21:00

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  Session 2

  Mon 13 May 18:30 - Mon 13 May 21:00

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  Session 3

  Mon 20 May 18:30 - Mon 20 May 21:00

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  Session 4

  Mon 27 May 18:30 - Mon 27 May 21:00

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  Session 5

  Mon 10 Jun 18:30 - Mon 10 Jun 21:00

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  Session 6

  Mon 17 Jun 18:30 - Mon 17 Jun 21:00

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• Jul 22
  6 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Marlborough

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $270.00 incl. GST
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  Session 1

  Mon 22 Jul 18:30 - Mon 22 Jul 21:00

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  Session 2

  Mon 29 Jul 18:30 - Mon 29 Jul 21:00

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  Session 3

  Mon 05 Aug 18:30 - Mon 05 Aug 21:00

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  Session 4

  Mon 12 Aug 18:30 - Mon 12 Aug 21:00

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  Session 5

  Mon 19 Aug 18:30 - Mon 19 Aug 21:00

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  Session 6

  Mon 26 Aug 18:30 - Mon 26 Aug 21:00

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• Sep 02
  6 sessions (no class 30 Sept or 7th Oct), Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Marlborough

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $270.00 incl. GST
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  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Mon 02 Sep 18:30 - Mon 02 Sep 21:00

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  Session 2

  Mon 09 Sep 18:30 - Mon 09 Sep 21:00

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  Session 3

  Mon 16 Sep 18:30 - Mon 16 Sep 21:00

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  Session 4

  Mon 23 Sep 18:30 - Mon 23 Sep 21:00

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  Session 6

  Mon 14 Oct 18:30 - Mon 14 Oct 21:00

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  Session 5

  Mon 21 Oct 18:30 - Mon 21 Oct 21:00

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• Nov 11
  6 weeks, Mon 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location: Marlborough

  Delivery: Workshop

  • $270.00 incl. GST
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  Session information

  Sessions

  Session 1

  Mon 11 Nov 18:30 - Mon 11 Nov 21:00

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  Session 2

  Mon 18 Nov 18:30 - Mon 18 Nov 21:00

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  Session 3

  Mon 25 Nov 18:30 - Mon 25 Nov 21:00

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  Session 4

  Mon 02 Dec 18:30 - Mon 02 Dec 21:00

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  Session 5

  Mon 09 Dec 18:30 - Mon 09 Dec 21:00

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  Session 6

  Mon 16 Dec 18:30 - Mon 16 Dec 21:00

  Marlborough

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.

Antenatal Classes

Antenatal classes are held at Connect Blenheim. It is best to complete your course at least 4 weeks before your due date.

Class schedule:

• Saturday 7th Oct, 9am to 3.30pm, Mondays 9th & 16th Oct and Thur 19th Oct, 6:30 to 9pm.
• Saturday 27th Jan 2024, 9am to 3.30pm, Mondays 29th Jan, 12th Feb & 19th Feb, 6:30 to 9pm
• Mondays, 26th Feb to 8th Apr, 6:30 to 9.00pm

if you need an antenatal class before Christmas that isn’t already listed here, please email admin@parentscentre.org.nz 

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.  This is a three-week course that runs one morning a week from 10-12pm for you and your baby to attend.

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.