Free postnatal 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 12 weeks post birth.

Relaxed, informal, supportive environment to discuss any challenges you may be experiencing now that baby is here
Bring your baby along, get out of the house for a coffee and conversation with others who also have a baby a similar age to yours
Held over 3 x day time sessions - 10.30am - 12.30pm - baby's and support people are always welcome!
Coffee group/ support/ social group discussed and set up if needed

Child & Infant CPR, Choking and Anaphylaxis workshop:

Held in locations throughout Auckland in the evening, these can be attended at any point in pregnancy & beyond.

Engaging & informative, learn how to help a child in an emergency situation
Free evening workshop 6.30-8.30pm
Infants in prams welcome to attend
Small class sizes - numbers capped at 16 participating adults

Upcoming Dates & Locations are still being finalised.

Please click here to book or register your interest in attending one of these courses.

Day time catch up sessions:

Tues 20th, 27th May & 3rd June - Meadowbank - for March & April births

Thurs 12, 19 & 26 June - Takanini - for April & May births

Evening CPR:

June 24th - Meadowbank

Now there is a baby course topics:

Week 1

thinking about your antenatal class - now that baby is here, what do you think could have covered better?

processing the arrival of your baby - how was your care through labour, birth and the first few days afterwards?feedback to LMC/birthing unit - HDC complaints if needed

your recovery - stitches - bleeding - pelvic floor - ACC claims if needed

your new life with baby - how are your friends and family helping out? Tips to help get through rough days

Week 2

Feeding - what are your challenges - what is normal - what needs attention - reminders of phases/stages in feeding patterns - where to go to for support

Crying - reminders of normal crying - how are you staying calm - tips for calming baby & yourself

your new life with baby - how are you managing to get a break/ 'me' time? Mental health reminders - where to go to for support

Week 3

Sleep - what are your challenges - what is normal newborn sleep - phases/stages with sleep - tips to help you

Milestones to come - your baby's brain development - how to interact and play - where to go to for more info

your new life with baby - how has your relationship with others changed?

CPR, Choking & Anaphylaxis

This class will be in the evening from 6.30 - 8.30pm so that it is at a time where anyone who has returned to work can attend too.

Infant & child CPR, Choking and anaphylaxis - baby, partner, in fact anyone can attend this, numbers are capped at 16 participating adults.

We use 'smart' manikins that can show you in real time the efficiency of your chest compression's and rescue breathing.

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.