About - Antenatal-Classes-Auckland

"Thirty years supporting Auckland parents. Midwife-led, evidence-based, and genuinely experienced."
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BOOK ANTENATAL CLASS

“Midwife-led birth and postpartum preparation, grounded in decades of real clinical experience.”
The most comprehensive support & advice to navigate pregnancy, move through birth choices with ease and attune to your baby for a calmer experience.

HolisticBaby are led by expert midwives and lactation consultants. The In person Antenatal Classes are held at Birthcare Auckland or Titirangi Community House. Master classes included! You also receive  Breastfeeding Class (pre recorded) On-line  and Taking Baby Home Class (pre recorded) On-line to watch in the comfort of your own home. 

Each booking is for a Pregnant woman and one support person.

• 8 - 12 couples per class so there is time to connect and meet others. 
• Please note: We ask you to bring yourself a water bottle/drink and something for a shared lunch or morning/afternoon tea.

Venues below.

• Titirangi Community House, 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604
• Birthcare, 20 Titoki Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052.
• Class times and dates, see individual classes.

What's included in Antenatal Classes: 

BIRTH PREPARE..
"No judgement. No jargon. Just practical support from someone who's seen it all and genuinely cares."

   How to prepare for Birth Emotionally, Physically & Mindfully.

•  Noticing 'Worries and Positive' Expectations with pregnancy, birth, babies and parenthood.
•  Role of LMC's Midwives,Obstetricians, GP's and others.
•  How to do Acupressure, Optimal baby positioning? 
• How can you prepare to have an easier natural or medical birth?
•  Relaxation and breathing exercise.

•  What should I expect in labour?
• What to expect with an elective c section?
• How do I prepare my body for birth?
• What does a midwife recommend before birth
•  Pain Relief options Natural and Medical.
•  Immediately after birth and postnatal checks
•  Skin to Skin, delayed cord clamping,
•  First hours with your baby

•  What are the basics of Breastfeeding?
•  How do I care for my baby?...Baby care, Bathing, Dressing and Nappies etc
•  What actually helps with breastfeeding in the first week?
•  First days with your baby.
• "Real support for real newborn life. Not theory — what to actually do."
•  Coffee group set up.

In these focused classes prior to the birth of your baby, we will empower you with information and strategies for feeding your baby in the early days and weeks, such as:

• Breastfeeding .... why, how & much more....
• Why do we get nipple pain?
• How do you established a milk supply?
• How can you breastfeed after a natural birth?
• How can you breastfeed after a medical birth?
• What do you do if you have difficulty latching?
• What if my baby is fussy at the breast?
• How do you manage low or high supply milk supply?
• What is a tongue tie restriction?
• How do we manage any tongue tie issues?
• Not latching at birth
• What to do for flat or inverted nipples?
• Excessively frequent or marathon breastfeed
• What is blocked ducts and mastitis?
• Bottles, Pacifiers and formula feeding...what are the risks??
• Emotional support and encouragement.
• Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding ..Key clinical practices
• BFHI...what is this?

• The importance of "Responsive Care".
• What to expect from your newborn when you get home?
• How much do babies cry?
• Can i get help about baby sleep and routines?
• Latest evidence based advice on infant sleep, settling and feeding.
• How to make nights manageable?
• How to care for my baby with newborn care (dressing, bathing and other cares).
• Why, when and how to swaddle or not to swaddle a baby?
• Establishing your values as parents.
• Developing your skills as a new parents. 
• Emotional support and encouragement, reducing stress.
• Where to get support... and much more....

New Dad, Ben

Cathy's vast knowledge, easygoing nature and ability to answer even the silliest questions without making us feel useless, helped us a lot, particularly during those overwhelming first weeks. The most valuable thing Cathy taught us was to trust our instinct. As new parents we were overwhelmed with information, which was sometimes conflicting. It turns out we knew all along what was best for us and our baby, by following our gut instinct!"

Claire

Had Cathy as my postnatal midwife, and she made the whole experience feel so much calmer. She is patient, thoughtful, easy-going, and incredibly supportive. Highly recommended for new mothers, she really helps ease anxiety, creates a very relaxed atmosphere, and always provides constructive and reassuring feedback. 

Molly

Cathy was my postnatal midwife for my two boys, and both times with different needs, Cathy was incredible. I genuinely felt cared for. I can’t thank you enough Cathy for your support, your kindness in listening and your considered and practical advice. You’re our superstar and i will never forget the feeling of being cared for.


Claire

Attended antenatal classes before giving birth and took away incredible knowledge. As a first time parent, I was worried about breastfeeding and the challenges that arise. We ended up having a lot of medical intervention through birth, and coming out the other side was stressful. I had latch problems due to tongue tied baby, causing issues like mastitis and cracked nipples. I went back to Holistic Baby for a lactation consultation, met with Cathy who provided life changing advise on baby's latch, our positioning, and weaning off nipple shield.

Highly, highly recommend Holistic Baby and the classes and consultations they have to offer.

Ash