Antenatal Classes

Course Content

• Healthy Pregnancy and Birth – what to expect
  • Pregnancy and labour
  • Signs and symptoms of labour
  • Stages of labour
• Possible Complications of Pregnancy and Birth
  • Pain relief options
  • Induction of labour
  • Caesarean Sections
• Nitty Gritty and Relaxation
  • Realities of birth and the early days
  • Breathing and relaxation
• Tour of Maternity Unit
  • Tour of local birthing unit
  • Bathing a new-born baby
• The New-born
  • Caring for your new baby
  • Decision-making
  • Wrapping and nappies
  • Safe sleeping
• Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding information
  • Techniques & support

Bay of Islands Antenatal Classes

New classes coming soon. Watch this space.

Contact: Phone the Bay of Islands Maternity Unit on 0800 264 222. 

Location: Bay of Islands Hospital Maternity Ward, Kawakawa

Dargaville Antenatal Classes

These are one day classes. Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.

Saturday Mornings, 9am-3pm

Contact: Book by phoning 09 430 2324.

Location: Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 

Whangarei Antenatal Classes

Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.

Midweek Evening Classes, 6pm-8pm

Six classes, one per week for six consecutive weeks, held on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.  

Shared supper – please bring some nibbles/finger food to share.

Weekend Classes, Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm

Weekend classes are a condensed version of the weeknight classes. 

Contact: Book by phoning 09 430 2324

Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei

Whangarei Coffee Morning Group

We have weekly coffee groups running throughout the year with guest speakers attending some sessions and a Sleeping & Settling Workshop once a month. These coffee groups are open to anyone that is pregnant or has a young baby.

It is a great chance to meet other new parents and gain support as a new parent.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.   

Note: Coffee groups are not held on public holidays or during school holidays.

When: Monday weekly, 10am-12pm

Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei