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Childbirth Education

A Childbirth Education class (antenatal class) is a good place to learn about non-biased birthing experiences, which provides you with the options on birthing to help you decide what you want. 
94% of our members who have attended this course have found it relevant, beneficial and very enjoyable.  Women are welcome to attend on their own or with their support person.


 
What will our 7 week Childbirth Education class offer You?

 

  • Quality childbirth education provided by trained childbirth educators
     
  •  A friendly learning environment with a group of expectant parents form your area
     
  • A comprehensive and flexible course designed to enhance the ability of people to assess their own needs Information about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
      
  • Practical parenting tips and coping with life after birth
When
  • Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday night classes run throughout the year
  • Intensive weekend classes are held on demand
Where
  • Khandallah Cornerstone Resource Centre  (2 Ganges Road)
  • Karori (251 Karori Rd, Karori) In between Library and Mobil Service Station (Tuesday only)


Early Enrolment is Essential!  We Recommend Booking by 14 weeks


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Cost

..........then once your baby is born...
Once your baby is born, WNPC offers support in various topics like feeding, sleeping, physical development and when to call the doctor in our Baby & You Seminars.
For older children, we run parent education evenings on moving and munching (4-12 months), tinnies to tots (10-18 months - covers play and development, care of teeth and nutrition, care of feet and shoe basics), sleep, toilet training, CPR for babies and toddlers, speech development, toddlers (covers behavior and nutrition), Music & Movement, and more.  Keep a lookout for these classes in our Education page and published in our newsletter "The Sandbox".