How it all started....
My name is Kristina, and I have been facilitating antenatal/childbirth classes and postnatal courses since 2010.
I have worked with many fantastic organisations such as Plunket, Parents Centre, Birthcare Huntly, Auckland Hospital, Mama Inc, and Birthcare Parnell.
I am also lucky enough to be mum to 4 children, as well as having a wonderful and supportive husband, who I couldn't have done all this without.
It was through my first pregnancy that I began thinking about childbirth education classes.
Our introduction into parenthood was not easy.
We found it hard to find information that was not clinical or one sided, and there seemed to be nothing that put us at ease. The antenatal class we attended seem to make us feel more worried and uncertain.
Once I had my new daughter in my arms, I kept thinking that there had to be a better way for new parents to receive info through pregnancy. I could see the short falls in the current education parents received, and decided I could do a better job of it...
Over the next 3 years I completed a Diploma in Childbirth Education, as well as adult learning and facilitation.
The rest is history...
My only goal in teaching an antenatal class is that parents leave feeling more confident in themselves and the birthing process – regardless of what that birthing process might look like for that family - after all, one way doesn't always fit everyone, right?
Remember, this is your body and baby. You are able to have a part in this process, and I'd love to help you along the way!