Antenatal Classes

Course Content

• Healthy Pregnancy and Birth – what to expect
  • Pregnancy and labour
  • Signs and symptoms of labour
  • Stages of labour
• Possible Complications of Pregnancy and Birth
  • Pain relief options
  • Induction of labour
  • Caesarean Sections
• Nitty Gritty and Relaxation
  • Realities of birth and the early days
  • Breathing and relaxation
• Tour of Maternity Unit
  • Tour of local birthing unit
  • Bathing a new-born baby
• The New-born
  • Caring for your new baby
  • Decision-making
  • Wrapping and nappies
  • Safe sleeping
• Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding information
  • Techniques & support

Bay of Islands Antenatal Classes

Three classes, one per week for three consecutive weeks. Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.

Wednesday Evenings, 5pm - 8pm

Next class start dates:

• Wednesday, 03 August 2022
• Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Saturday Mornings, 10am - 1pm

Next class start date:

• Saturday, 20 August 2022

Contact: Phone the Bay of Islands Maternity Unit on 0800 242 229.

Location: Bay of Islands Hospital Maternity Ward, Kawakawa

Dargaville Antenatal Classes

These are one day classes. Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.

Saturday Mornings, 9am-3pm

Next class dates:

• Saturday 25 February 2023
• Saturday 27 May 2023
• Saturday 26 August 2023
• Saturday 25 November 2023

Contact: Book by phoning 09 430 2324.

Location: Kaipara Community Centre, 38 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 

Whangarei Antenatal Classes

Classes are free and open to all. Support people welcome to attend too. Please note that these dates/times may be subject to change.

Midweek Evening Classes, 6pm-8pm

Six classes, one per week for six consecutive weeks, held on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings.  

Shared supper – please bring some nibbles/finger food to share.

Next class start dates:

• Wednesday 1 February - Wednesday 8 March 2023
• Tuesday 28 February - Tuesday 4 April 2023
• Wednesday 5 April - Wednesday 17 May 2023
• Tuesday 2 May - Tuesday 6 June 2023
• Wednesday 24 May - Wednesday 28 June 2023
• Tuesday 18 July - Tuesday 22 August 2023
• Wednesday 8 November - Wednesday 13 December 2023

Weekend Classes, Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm

Weekend classes are a condensed version of the weeknight classes.  

Next class dates:

• 18-19 March 2023
• 22-23 April 2023
• 20-21 May 2023
• 24-25 June 2023
• 22-23 July 2023
• 12-13 August 2023
• 16-17 September 2023
• 14-15 October 2023
• 11-12 November 2023
• 9-10 December 2023

Contact: Book by phoning 09 430 2324

Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei

Whangarei Coffee Morning Group

We have weekly coffee groups running throughout the year with guest speakers attending some sessions and a Sleeping & Settling Workshop once a month. These coffee groups are open to anyone that is pregnant or has a young baby.

It is a great chance to meet other new parents and gain support as a new parent.

Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.   

Note: Coffee groups are not held on public holidays or during school holidays.

When: Monday weekly, 10am-12pm

Location: Te Puawai Ora, 18 Commerce Street, Whangarei