Christchurch Antenatal Classes for parents-in-the-making by a
Registered Midwife, Teacher, and Mum
Beautiful Beginnings offers Christchurch antenatal classes that look not only at the practicalities of having a baby but also at the changes in mind and body that Mum, baby, and family will go through during pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester. You will walk away with tips and tricks that will make this adventure the best one you've been on yet!
Our course is created using current research and based on best practices. Breaking down the jargon to help you have a clear understanding of your options and know what questions you need to be asking to be fully informed, and how your support people can advocate for you in birth and beyond.
Know that once you have graduated from a B.B.A course the support doesn't stop. It continues with free community events attended by guest speakers, and the knowledge that you are welcome to stay in touch when your course is complete to answer those questions that come up in the weeks and months following.
Attending an in-person antenatal class will give you the opportunity to learn alongside other parents-in-the-making; sharing experiences and ideas to help you plan the birth that you want. With the friendships formed you will have a supportive community behind you through the all important fourth trimester and beyond. Know you will have the tools and skills to make informed decisions that suit you and your growing family.
Content covered in a Beautiful Beginnings Class?
- Understand how your body is designed for pregnancy and birth, and the changes during this time
- Optimal positions in pregnancy and for your birth
- Birth environment and why this is crucial
- The labour and birth process including elective caesarean sections
- How to advocate for the birth you want and know what you want to be asking
- Hormones for birth and the postnatal period
- The unexpected (induction, assisted birth, emergency caesarean sections, etc.)
- Coping strategies and options
- Emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing of Mum and family
- Nutrition and movement for mum
- Newborn behaviour and development
- Fourth trimester and matrescence
- Sleeping (for everyone!)
- Feeding
- Practical parenting
- And more......
Why a Beautiful Beginnings Class?
Content designed and presented by a Registered Midwife and Teacher
Email support during and beyond the classes
Receive your own personal Birth and Postnatal workbook that compliments the course. This is filled with crucial information, questions for you to ponder, and space for you to put your own stamp on it
A members-only website crammed with videos, resources and best-practice information for you to enjoy for six months upon completing your BBA course.
Pelvic health physios from Liberty come and join us for part of a session to talk about birth prep, pelvic floor care after birth, and return to exercise
Regular invites to our Beautiful Beginnings Community catch-ups you can attend during pregnancy, and once your little one is Earth-side. Let's build that village! Look forward to meeting guest speakers covering topics that they are experts in.
Private Facebook Group to connect with other parents-in-the-making who are attending the same classes as you
Complimentary goodie bag
When should I attend an antenatal class?
Generally we suggest to attend a class from 22 weeks onwards.
At just over half way through your pregnancy you are often starting to prepare and think about your birth, and life with your baby.
This also gives you time to put in to practice what you will learn at Beautiful Beginnings Antenatal classes including labour and birth skills, practical parenting guidance, nutrition, feeding and just as importantly support in creating a great postnatal plan that suits your lifestyle and values.
