Free catch up sessions - Now there is a Baby:

These postnatal classes are free in conjunction with The Wright Family Foundation & The Village

T&C's apply - see below

Day time sessions:

Held in locations throughout Auckland, these are attended once baby is born, within the first 16 weeks post birth.

Relaxed, informal, supportive catch up with other new parents with baby's of a similar age
Discuss any challenges you may be experiencing now that baby is here, with no judgement, just support
Bring your baby along, get out of the house for a coffee and conversation
Held over 3 x day time morning sessions - baby's, support people, mother in laws etc are always welcome!
Coffee group/ support/ social group discussed and set up if needed

Upcoming dates:

Day time catch up sessions - please chose the class that best suits you, keep in mind:

recovery from CS - you cannot drive prior to 6 weeks
your readiness to leave home with a small baby

03 - 17 Feb 2026 - Papakura - ideal for Dec & Jan Births

10 - 24 March 2026 - Meadowbank - ideal for Jan & Feb births

Bookings after April 2026 are still being finalised. You can request to wait list for classes after April here.

Click here to book into a postnatal catch up

Now there is a baby course topics:

Covered over 3 catch up sessions:

What could your antenatal class have covered better
How was your care through your labour, birth and postnatal stay - feedback & complaints process
Your recovery - pelvic floor, stitches, bleeding, breast health
Are your friends and family helping out or causing stress?
Feeding - challenges, tips & where to go to for support and info
Crying - tips for calming baby and keeping your cool
Are you getting a break from baby? Mental health tips and where to go to for support
Sleep - challenges, tips to help , reminders of normal
Your baby's brain development - milestones to come, how to interact and play - where to go to for more info
your new life with baby - how has your relationship with others changed, when will it be normal again?

T&C's: Free classes are funded by The Wright Family Foundation /The Village and are facilitated by Your Belly, Birth then Baby. Information such as phone number, email, and name will be passed onto The Wright Family Foundation / The Village the week prior to the course start date.

Please carefully read the course outline to ensure you are booking into the right course for your situation.

Maximum numbers are capped at 16 adults for your comfort. One support person attending is encouraged, if you would like to bring more, please discuss as the venue has limited capacity for seating.