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Antenatal Classes – Pregnancy and Parenting Education l Auckland | Te Toka Tumai

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Pregnancy & Parenting Education Classes - am I eligible?

Women’s Health at Te Whatu Ora l Te Toka Tumai provides an enhanced programme for fully funded pregnancy and parenting education. The service is for all women expecting their first baby, their partners and whānau, including young/teen parents, Māori, Pasifika and Asian parents, and parents for whom English is their second language.  To qualify for this service you must live in the Te Toka Tumai boundary and be a resident of New Zealand or have visa eligibility for healthcare services.

Please stay home if you are unwell and book into another class.  Mask wearing is preferred and hand hygiene required. If you have any concerns attending a face to face class, please register for one of our Zoom classes.

 


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What classes are available?

Women and their partner/support person can access Zoom, and face to face pregnancy and parenting education across multiple locations within the Te Toka Tumai area. We offer the following classes:

1. EARLY PREGNANCY CLASS: This class is for pregnant women and their partner/support person who are 12-16 weeks pregnant. It is a two hour Zoom information session to help answer all your early pregnancy questions. See the early pregnancy class schedule below then register for a class.

2. ADVANCED PREGNANCY AND PARENTING CLASS: This class is more comprehensive than the early pregnancy class, and courses are six hours long. We recommend you attend this after an early pregnancy class. You may choose from a range of class options midweek or on a Saturday - 2 x 3 hour classes run over 2 weeks, 3 x 2 hour classes over 3 weeks, or a block course of 6.5 hours on a Saturday. We offer face to face and Zoom classes. See the advanced pregnancy class schedule below then register for a class. We accept registrations from 16 weeks into pregnancy, and register to attend a class from 28 weeks into your pregnancy. Please book early to avoid disappointment. These classes fill quickly.

3. BREASTFEEDING CLASS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN:  This is a FREE two hour breastfeeding class facilitated by lactation consultants. Your partner/support person is encouraged to attend with you. This class is for you whether this is your first pregnancy, or if you have found breastfeeding challenging with your previous baby or babies. You can register for a class at any time, but plan to attend a class from 28 weeks into your pregnancy. The session covers

  • What to expect when breastfeeding
  • How to establish breastfeeding
  • How to access breastfeeding help when problems occur

Classes are held in the evening at Onehunga and Sandringham, and are also online.  These classes are popular so REGISTER EARLY.

Scroll to see the schedule, or simply register below for a class.

Register here for a Pregnancy and Parenting or Breastfeeding Class near you

4. CALMBIRTH CLASS

Te Toka Tumai is pleased to partner with Calmbirth to provide partially funded Calmbirth classes.  This is an exceptional opportunity for couples to learn and prepare for the birth of their baby.  Calmbirth connects the psychology and physiology of birth to provide you and your partner with practical tools to support your labour and birth experience.  This programme usually costs $500 per couple. Calmbirth require a non-refundable part payment of $99 (in person class) or $79 (Zoom class) per couple, payable on confirmation of the booking.  To qualify you must be eligible for healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand, live within Te Toka Tumai, plan on giving birth at Auckland Hospital and plan on having a normal birth (not elective Caesarean Section). Places are limited! The Calmbirth class is for 12 hours run over 4 consecutive week nights for 3 hours via Zoom, or a weekend face to face class. Classes are best attended between 28-34 weeks into pregnancy. We accept bookings from 20 weeks into pregnancy.

Click here to see the Calmbirth information leaflet for more details and real life experiences of couples who have completed the course. 


Registering for a Class - BOOK EARLY, LIMITED CLASSES!

We will contact you to confirm your booking for a class.  Your registration is not confirmed  UNTIL YOU RECEIVE EMAIL CONFIRMATION from our scheduler.

SHOULD YOU FAIL TO ATTEND AS BOOKED, WE CANNOT  GUARANTEE YOU A PLACE IN ANOTHER CLASS. IT IS ALSO UNLIKELY WE WILL BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE CHANGES ONCE CONFIRMED.  

Classes are held in the following locations:

  • Meadowbank
  • Auckland City Centre, High St
  • Royal Oak
  • Mt Roskill

Register here for any of our classes. 

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Pregnancy and Parenting topics covered include:

  • The maternity system in New Zealand - the role of your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) and other health professionals, choosing where to give birth, support networks in your community, your rights and responsibilities
  • Changes in pregnancy - foetal development, supports and services
  • Healthy pregnancy - healthy eating, exercise, and the effects of smoking, alcohol and drug use
  • Pregnancy care - antenatal checks, screening, planning for birth, complications of pregnancy
  • Labour and birth - choices and options, Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), labour signs and stages, managing pain, birthing, complications and immediate care after birth
  • Postnatal care - care for mother and baby, family support, body changes, rights and responsibilities
  • Breastfeeding and safe sleeping - infant nutrition and safe sleep practices

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Pregnancy and Parenting Class Schedule - BOOK EARLY!

PLEASE NOTE:  All pregnancy & parenting classes are NATURAL BIRTH CLASSES and are for women who are healthy and have a low risk of complications when giving birth.  A natural or normal birth is where no medical intervention is planned.

Month

Venue

Address

Day

Dates

Time

Note

SEPTEMBER EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 4 Sep 6.30-8.30pm FULL CLASS
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 5 Sep 6.30-8.30pm  
             
SEPTEMBER ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 3/10 Sep 6-9pm FULL
Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Room 1 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Wed 11/18 Sep 6-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 12/19 Sep 6-9pm  
  Ellen Melville Ctr, Paddy Walker Room 1 Freyberg Place, CBD Tue 17/24 Sep 6-9pm  
CLASS IS FULL Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 21 Sep 9am-3.30pm FULL CLASS
CLASS IS FULL Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 28 Sep 9am-3.30pm FULL CLASS
             
SEPTEMBER CALMBIRTH ZOOM ZOOM Mon 2,9,16,23 Sep 6-9pm  
             
SEPTEMBER BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Wed 4 Sep 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 12 Sep 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 18 Sep 7-9pm  
CLASS IS FULL Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 26 Sep 7-9pm FULL
             
OCTOBER EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 2 Oct 6.30-8.30pm  
             
OCTOBER ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 1/8 Oct 6-9pm  
Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Room 2 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 5 Oct 9am-3.30pm  
  Adult Learning Centre, Waiheke 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa Mon 7/14 Oct 6-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 10,17,24 Oct 6.30-8.30pm  
CLASS IS FULL Kauri Room, CCSdisability Action 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 19 Oct 9am-3.30pm FULL
             
OCTOBER CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 5/6 Oct 9am-4.30pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 19/20 Oct 9am-4.30pm  
             
OCTOBER BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Wed 2 Oct 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 10 Oct 7-9pm  
CLASS IS FULL Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 16 Oct 7-9pm FULL
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 24 Oct 7-9pm  
             
NOVEMBER EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 6 Nov 6.30-8.30pm  
             
NOVEMBER ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 5/12 Nov 6-9pm  
CLASS IS FULL Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 9 Nov 9am-3.30pm FULL
Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Room 2 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Wed 13/20 Nov 6-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Mon 18,25 Nov 6-9m  
Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Room 2 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 23 Nov 9am-3.30pm  
             
NOVEMBER CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 2/3 Nov 9am-4.30pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Mon/Tue 4,11,18,26 Nov 6-9pm  
             
NOVEMBER BREASTFEEDING CLASS Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 6 Nov 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 14 Nov 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 20 Nov 7-9pm  
 CLASS IS FULL Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 28 Nov 7-9pm FULL
             
DECEMBER EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 4 Dec 6.30-8.30pm  
             
DECEMBER 2024
ADVANCED PREGNANCY
Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 3,10 Dec 6-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 5,12,19 Dec 6.30-8.30pm  
  Kauri Room, CCSdisability Action 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 7 Dec 9am-3.30pm  
  Betty Wark Rm, Ellen Melville Ctr 1 Freyberg Pl, CBD Mon 9,16 Dec 6-9pm  
Venue change to: Meadowbank Community Ctr, Room 2 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 14 Dec 9am-3.30pm  
             
DECEMBER CALMBIRTH ZOOM ZOOM Mon 2,9,16,23 Dec 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 7/8 Dec 9am-4.30pm  
             
DECEMBER BREASTFEEDING CLASS Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 4 Dec 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 12 Dec 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 18 Dec 7-9pm  
             
JAN-25 EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 15 Jan 6.30-8.30pm  
             
JAN 25 ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 14/21 Jan 6-9pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 18 Jan 9am-3.30pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Wed 22/29 Jan 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 25 Jan  9am-3.30pm  
             
JAN-25 CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 18/19 Jan 9am-4.30pm  
             
JAN-25 BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Thu 9 Jan 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 15 Jan 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 23 Jan 7-9pm  
             
FEB-25 EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 5 Feb 6.30-8.30pm  
             
FEB-25 ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat  1 Feb 9am-3.30pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Wed 12/19 Feb 6-9pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 15 Feb 9am-3.30pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 20/27 Feb 6-9pm  
             
FEB-25 CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 8/9 Feb 9am-4.30pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 22/23 Feb 9am-4.30pm  
             
FEB-25 BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Wed 5 Feb 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 13 Feb 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Hse 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 19 Feb 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Rd, Sandringham Thu 27 Feb 7-9pm  
             
MAR-25 EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 5 Mar 6.30-8.30pm  
             
MAR-25 ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 4/11 Mar 6-9pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat  8 Mar 9am-3.30pm  
  Betty Wark Rm, Ellen Melville Ctr 1 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD Mon 10/17 Mar 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 22 Mar 9am-3.30pm  
  Adult Learning Ctr, Waiheke 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa Mon 24/31 Mar 6-9pm  
             
MAR-25 CALMBIRTH ZOOM ZOOM Mon 3,10,17,24 Mar 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 15/16 Mar 9am-4.30pm  
             
MAR-25 BREASTFEEDING CLASSES ZOOM ZOOM Thu 13 Mar 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre  309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham Thu 27 Mar 7-9pm  
             
APR-25 EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 2 Apr 6.30-8.30pm  
             
APR-25 ADVANCED PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Thu 3/10 Apr 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 5 Apr 9am-3.30pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 8/15 Apr 6-9pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 12 Apr 9am-3.30pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Wed 23/30 Apr 6-9pm  
             
APR-25 CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 12/13 Apr 9am-4.30pm  
             
APR-23 BREASTFEEDING CLASSES ZOOM ZOOM Wed 2 Apr 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 10 Apr 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Ctr 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 16 Apr 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham Thu 24 Apr 7-9pm  
             
MAY-25 EARLY
PREGNANCY
ZOOM ZOOM Wed 7 May 6.30-8.30pm  
             
MAY-23 ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 6/13 May 6-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 8,15,22 May 6.30-8.30pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 10 May 9am-3.30pm  
  Adult Learning Ctr, Waiheke 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa Mon 12/19 May 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 24 May 9am-3.30pm  
             
MAY-25 CALMBIRTH ZOOM ZOOM Mon 5,12,19,26 May 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 17/18 May 9am-4.30pm  
             
MAY-25 BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Wed  7 May 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu  15 May 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community Centre 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 21 May 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre 309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham Thu 29 May 7-9pm  
             
JUN-25 EARLY PREGNANCY ZOOM ZOOM Wed 4 Jun 6.30-8.30pm  
             
JUN-23 ADVANCED PREGNANCY Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Tue 3/10 Jun 6-9pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat 14 Jun 9am-3.30pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 19/26 Jun 6-9pm  
  Meadowbank Community Ctr, Activity Room 29 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank Sat 28 Jun 9am-3.30pm  
             
JUN-25 CALMBIRTH Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 7/8 Jun 9am-4.30pm  
  Yarnton House 14 Erson Ave, Royal Oak Sat/Sun 21/22 Jun 9am-4.30pm  
             
JUN-25 BREASTFEEDING CLASS ZOOM ZOOM Wed 4 Jun 7-9pm  
  ZOOM ZOOM Thu 12 Jun 7-9pm  
  Onehunga Community House 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga Wed 18 Jun 7-9pm  
  Plunket Family Centre  309 Sandringham Road, Sandringham Thu 26 Jun 7-9pm  

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Feelings of anxiety or depression during pregnancy or during those early parenting days?

Having a baby brings a great deal of happiness, but it can also be a stressful time for many. The new journey for mothers, fathers and their whānau/family often brings change and requires a lot of support.  Up to 25% of women experience emotional turmoil and as many as one in eight suffer from depression during or after pregnancy.

HELP AND SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE! Check out www.depression.org.nz to find out about depression and anxiety symptoms, ways to help others, as well as finding services which can offer more support.  There is also information specific to the perinatal period available at Mothers Matter, www.mothersmatter.org.nz and Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Aotearoa,  www.pada.nz.

You can be helped and supported through these challenging times.

 

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Private Providers of Pregnancy and Parenting Education

Pregnancy and parenting classes are also available through private childbirth education providers.  These can be located by searching online for Auckland Central antenatal classes.  Fees may apply.

 

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Those early weeks and beyond ...

The transition to parenthood is a time of many changes.  Plunket's Parenting Education Programme, PEPE, is a series of five FREE courses aimed at supporting parents through the different stages of their child's early development.  The courses are designed to support parents in their parenting role, build parent confidence and connect parents with other parents and the local supports and resources in their area.  The programme begins with "Your New Baby - parenting in the first six weeks" and steps parents all the way through their child's development to the age of 5 years.  Look online for more information or contact Plunket to find a course in your area - www.plunket.org.nz

 

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 Te Whatu Ora l Te Toka Tumai Pregnancy and Parenting Pamphlet

Pregnancy and Parenting Education for you and your Whānau

Take a look at our revised Pregnancy and Parenting pamphlet and get a glimpse of what Te Toka Tumai offers expectant mothers and whānau.

Pregnancy & Parenting Pamphlet

 
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Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Pregnancy and parenting education classes are FULLY FUNDED to women living within the Te Whatu Ora l Te Toka Tumai l Auckland area, and who have New Zealand residency status.  If you live outside the Te Toka Tumai l Auckland area, please contact your local Te Whatu Ora health provider for pregnancy and parenting class details. 

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Pregnancy and parenting

Te Whatu Ora l Te Toka Tumai pregnancy and parenting classes

Te Whatu Ora l Te Toka Tumai pregnancy and parenting classes

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This page was last updated at 9:47AM on September 25, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Antenatal Classes – Pregnancy and Parenting Education l Auckland | Te Toka Tumai.