Birthwise

Preparing for parenthood? Join our whānau.
We welcome expectant parents wherever you choose to give birth (at home, at the hospital or at a birthing centre) and support and nurture your preferences before becoming a parent.

Formed by parents, for parents over 32 years ago, Birth Wise is proud to provide Wellington whānau with an excellent antenatal programme and a postnatal community of like-minded individuals. Our holistic approach means we:

provide information that helps parents make informed choices for birth and parenting

recognise each birth as a unique experience

provide parents and caregivers with ongoing support through a Birth Wise – organised reunion, postnatal support, a network of parents, and up-to-date online and library resources.

Our first-time parent course has been running for over 32 years and we are honoured to have worked with over 3,000 expecting Wellington families since 1992.

These 7-week classes provide everything you need to know about birth, babies and becoming parents, while connecting you with other parents-to-be. They include a Birth Wise organised class reunion after the course finishes.

Presented in conjunction with Domino midwives and natural health practitioners, the weekly classes include:

holistic preparation for birth

keeping birth normal

birthing with support

life with a newborn

breastfeeding

becoming parents

sharing parenting experiences

For many, the most rewarding part of our course is making connections and forming support groups with other parents in your class. There will be a reunion offered to give you a chance to introduce your newest whānau member whilst sharing your experiences together with your classmates.

Included:

One course reunion

One-year membership fee (provides access to our library resources)

$295 per couple
Places are limited to 13 couples.

TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LOCATION: Trinity Union Church Hall, Hall Avenue, Newtown.

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