Baby and You Antenatal Programme

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and welcome to Parents Centre Aotearoa!  This is an incredible time, as you embark on your parenting journey.

Our classes in Timaru are fully funded, therefore FREE.

Antenatal classes are held on Monday nights 6:30pm to 8:45pm for 6 weeks or 2 full weekend days 9am to 3:30pm, at ARA Timaru Campus, 32 Arthur Street, Timaru. You are best to complete this course at least 3-4 weeks before your due date.

Parents Centre antenatal programmes are delivered by qualified educators who hold an annual practicing certificate.  We ensure that the classes provide you with evidence-based information to help you make decisions.  They are carried out in a manner that is interactive, engaging, and fun.

Topics include

• Brief overview of pregnancy topics
• Choices in childbirth
• Your labour journey
• Relaxation, management & coping strategies
• Support person/Partner’s role
• Feeding your baby
• Transition to parenthood
• Responsive parenting
• Practical parenting

Basic First Aid

2hr course, focused on baby and child, run by Red Cross, Timaru.

This course will cover DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation), Choking, and as time permits Febrile Convulsions, Burns, Poisons. 

It will come with a certificate but please note there are no NZQA certification Unit Standards attached.