Free - planned Cesarean Birth Antenatal course

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

This course is specifically designed for families who know that they will be giving birth via planned Cesarean Section.

In general, antenatal classes spend a lot of time discussing topics applicable to vaginal birth, such as: optimal fetal positioning, movement and positioning for labour, the stages of labour & birth, the third stage, self help, induction of labour, assisted vaginal birth, emergency C/S and pain management options.

This adds up to over two hours of material that is not applicable to a family who are having a planned CS.

Hours of time that can be used to talk about what actually matters to your situation.

This class designed to focus on topics relating to your planned cesarean birth, your recovery, managing a newborn whilst recovering, and common challenges you may face in the postnatal period.

Held over one full day 9am - 5pm in Meadowbank.
Includes 2 x 15 min breaks and 1 hour for lunch to relax and get to know the other participants.
Topics only relavent to Cesarean births covered.
Class 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 discussed
Includes an emailed detailed summary of what was discussed.
Coffee group/ support/ social group discussed and set up
Class numbers are capped at 12 pregnant individuals + support person.

Upcoming Dates & Locations

20 Sep - Meadowbank

Click here to book the Planned CS one day course

Planned Cesarean Birth Topics Covered:

Course Contents

Morning session:

your rights when accessing maternity care in NZ

Role of a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC)

Pelvic floor muscles.

Mentally preparing for your CS

Signs of labour

The process of a cesarean section

The role of hormones and how a C/S may impact them

The role of the support person

How to help the natural hormones build post CS

Recovery from C/S

How to write a birth plan for a C/S

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. One support person attending is encouraged, if you would like to bring more, please discuss as the venue has limited capacity for seating.