Natural Birthing Class

ALL antenatal classes starting before 31st Dec 2025 are FREE in conjunction with The Wright Family Foundation & The Village

T&C's apply - see below

The ideal course for those who want to learn how to help their body through labour, and minimise medical assistance.

Held over one full day 9.30am - 4.30pm at Nga Hau Birthing Unit Mangere.
2 x 15 min breaks and 45 mins for lunch so you can relax and get to know the other participants.
Class is made up of discussions, small group work and demonstrations.
Best attended 25 + weeks of pregnancy.
Includes email prior to class with pre-reading to introduce the topics that will be covered
Includes a summary of what was discussed after the class, along with a brief summary medical assistance
Coffee group/ support/ social group discussed and set up

**please note that the natural birthing class does not discuss medical assistance such as induction, pain management and assisted birth. A brief summary will be sent to you for these topics after the course. For more in-depth information on medical assistance, consider booking into a 1 day condensed or evening course, or discuss with your LMC for the best option of class for you if you are not sure, or get in touch with me, I would be happy to help.**

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Natural Birthing course topic outline:

Morning session

The HDC code, making a decision and what questions to ask, the role of the LMC

How the pelvis works, the position of the baby

Getting into a good frame of mind for birth, the role of the support person(s)

The role of hormones before, during and after birth, how to help them

Signs of labour, stages & phases of labour, minimising tearing/episiotomy

Self help

Third stage management, cord clamping, skin to skin

Common monitoring through labour

Thinking about a birth plan

Afternoon session

Current recommendations for screening & preventative measures,

Time line of the first 6 weeks with baby

Common challenges new parents might face

Infant feeding

Current recommendations for SUDI prevention

Safe sleep, coping with a crying baby

Bathing, nappy changing, dressing

Setting up a coffee group.

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 12 pregnant individuals for your comfort. This class has flexibility for the number of support person attending - if you would like to bring more than one support person, please discuss with me.