Antenatal Classes in Wellington Northern Suburbs

Hi,
just wanted to let expecting parents know that Johnsonville Plunket are now running Antenatal Classes from their centre.
The course consist of two parts:
1) The Antenatal course which will:
•     Give expecting parents the opportunity to meet other expecting parents, therefore connecting parents and allowing them to build a support framework, especially when no family support is available locally
•     Inform expecting parents of the essential information required to prepare them for the birthing process
•     Teach expecting parents the practical aspects of caring for your baby once the baby is born, including safe sleeping practises, breastfeeding, changing nappies etc.
•     Introduce guess speakers on specific topics e.g. Post Natal Depression, Volunteering

2) Plunket Your New Baby Parenting Education Course which will:
•     Prepare expecting parents for the adjustments to having a new baby, changes and challenges that the new baby will bring, including the parental relationship
•     Teach the importance of developing the relationship with their baby to foster a secure attachment
•     Teach expecting parents the typical characteristics and needs of babies in the first six weeks of life
•     Show expecting parents the available resources that can assist them when baby is born including Plunket’s wider services
•     Help expecting parents understand the key safety issues with having a new baby in the home

The latter is free of charge to anyone.

For more info and dates you can go to http://plunket.org.nz/what-we-do/plunket-centres/johnsonville-plunket-centre/