Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

Antenatal classes are held over a weekend, from 9am to 4pm, at Braemar Seminar Centre, Braemar Campus Waimea Road, Nelson South. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 weeks before your due date.

We also offer courses in Richmond here and Motueka here

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

• Brief overview of pregnancy topics

• Choices in childbirth

• Your labour journey

• Relaxation, management & coping strategies

• Support person/Partner’s role

• Feeding your baby

• Transition to parenthood

• Responsive parenting

• Practical parenting

Click here to register (scroll down to the October workshop)