Antenatal Classes
Antenatal 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 $150. This covers attendance for you and your partner or birth support person. Supper is included too.
Antenatal Classes
Course Outline
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
Tour of Waterford Birth Centre
Early postnatal experiences
Adjusting to parenting
Breastfeeding
Settling baby
SUDI (Sudden unexpected death in infants)
Support