Waterford Antenatal Hub Classes

Our Antenatal classes are conducted by experienced Childbirth Educators (qualified midwives) who facilitate the course in relaxed and informal sessions.

The aim of our antenatal course is to provide an enjoyable, informative forum, where you will gain confidence, and knowledge of what to expect in late pregnancy, labour, birth and early parenting.

When choosing a class, we suggest a finishing date approximately one month before your due date. This ensures that you are comfortable in your class and meeting other class mates who have approximately the same due date.

Our course fee is $180. This covers attendance for you and your partner or birth support person. Supper is included too. Our classes are held at the Waterford Antenatal Hub, 6 Somerset Street in Frankton.

Waterford believes that whaanau should have the opportunity to receive quality pregnancy and parenting education, preparing them for their roles as new parents. Presented by Child Birth Educators, the classes aim to cover the following content:

Anatomy and physiology

Pelvic floor awareness

Positions of the baby at term

Relaxation

Early labour

Established labour & birth

Birth of the placenta

Birth video including water-birth

Coping with labour & birth

Positions for labour & birth

Natural pain relief options

Medical pain relief options

Unexpected outcomes

Role of the support person

Interventions

Informed consent

Birth Plans

Early postnatal experiences

Adjusting to parenting

Breastfeeding

Settling baby

SUDI (Sudden unexpected death in infants)

Support

Contact Waterford, 27 Tisdall Tce, Hamilton

Email: reception@waterfordbc.co.nz

Website: https://www.waterfordbc.co.nz/contact-us

Tel: 07 839 0281