If you’re looking for midwife-led antenatal classes in Wellington, we’d love to welcome you to one of our upcoming courses.

Antenatal Classes

These classes are a chance to slow down, get clear, evidence-based info, and ask all the questions that might not get answered in a busy appointment. More than that, they’re a space to meet other local parents and share the journey together.

We keep things real, practical, and supportive. Our hope is that you’ll leave class not only feeling informed, but also connected and a little more confident about the road ahead.

Details

When:

The course is delivered weekly over 5x Tuesday evenings 6.30-8.30pm

Where:

Evans Bay Yacht Club, Hataitai, Wellington

What’s included:

• 10 hours of engaging, interactive sessions designed to help you connect with the rest of your group.

• 1 postnatal meet-up, giving you the chance to ask questions, pick up practical parenting tips, and receive hands-on breastfeeding support.

• Facilitation by a qualified, experienced midwife - Chelsea.

• Handout material including birth plan template & hospital bag checklist.

• A snack and hot drinks at each class.

• A curated list of local services and businesses for parents complete with discount codes.

• Goodie bag to take home.

• Ongoing community: a private chat group for your class.

Cost:

We are currently running a launch special of $150 for our November/December class (normally $280).

Our Course will Cover

• Wellbeing in pregnancy – caring for body and mind

• When to seek help – recognising important warning signs

• The support person’s role – how they can be involved and make a difference

• Making informed choices – understanding your options with confidence

• Understanding physiological labour – what’s happening in the body

• Coping strategies & pain relief options – practical tools for managing labour

• When extra support is needed – an introduction to medical interventions

• The first hours and days – what to expect after birth

• Feeding your baby – exploring all the options and finding what works for you

• Physical recovery – caring for your body after birth

• Wellbeing for parents – looking after yourself as you adjust

• Planning for the postpartum – preparing for life with a newborn

• Sleep (for everyone!) – what’s normal and how to cope

• Practical parenting skills – hands-on tips for the early weeks