Childbirth Education (antenatal)

The Papakura Parents Centre has all bases covered when it comes to giving parents in our community the support and confidence they need during pregnancy, labour, and the busy weeks after baby arrives.

As a parent, our experienced Childbirth Educator understands what’s on parents’ minds during pregnancy and delivers sessions in a warm, friendly, and often humourous manner enabling the whole group (yes, even the Dads!) to feel comfortable taking part in discussions and asking questions.

Our goal is to have parents ‘graduate’ from our CBE classes feeling empowered and confident about the birth of their new baby.

Second time parents also attend our CBE classes – this is a great way for the group to hear other parents’ experiences and for second (third, or fourth!) time parents to connect with people in their area who are expecting babies at the same time as them.

We also understand that life after your baby arrives can be pretty hectic so we help you get your coffee group up and running in those early weeks – coffee groups are an amazing source of support and advice while you’re settling into life with a new baby and often life-long friendships are forged.

 Your CBE fee of $175 also includes one year’s membership to the Papakura Parents Centre so you’ll enjoy these additional benefits: 

• regular newsletter
• special member rates on courses (eg Baby & You)
• special offers from Parents Centre affiliated businesses

Email ppc@xtra.co.nz to register or to find out more.  Dates for this year can be found on the frequently asked questions page.

Please also read the frequently asked questions about childbirth education courses for more information.

Our 7 week Childbirth Education evening course includes:

• Practical parenting topics
• Placement in coffee group
• Postnatal support opportunities
• Membership to Papakura Parents Centre
• Membership to our national body, Parents Centre
• One year subscription to our national magazine, KiwiParent and the Papakura Parents Centre newsletter

The Childbirth Education course covers:

• Choosing an LMC (Lead Maternity Carer)
• Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
• Development of growing baby and antenatal tests
• Labour signs and stages
• Pain relief options and interventions
• The birth process and birth video (we promise the video is not horrendous, it's actually a funny 70's style one) 
• Making an informed decision on Vitamin K and vaccinations
• Breastfeeding and newborn care
• Post-Natal depression (PND)
• An additional session covering Practical Parenting issues such as bedding, bathing, winding, nappies and clothing
• The opportunity to ask parents of newborn babies any questions you may have

Additional courses to be confirmed are...

• Baby & You course for parents of babies up to 4 months of age
• CPR/Choking class for parents of children up to 10 years of age
• Moving & Munching course for parents of babies aged from 3-7 months

Bookings

Please contact our Childbirth Education Bookings Coordinator for more information about prices and availability by:

• Filling in the Enrolment Form  and emailing to ppc@xtra.co.nz
• Leaving a message on (09) 297 7461 - please leave your full name (including surname if leaving a business phone number), phone number (landline only please), due date, and the best time to call you back.