Antenatal Courses

Our first-time parent course has been running for over 34 years and we are honoured to have worked with over 3,000 expecting Wellington families since 1992.

These 7-week classes provide everything you need to know about birth, babies and becoming parents, while connecting you with other parents-to-be. They include a Birth Wise organised class reunion after the course finishes.

Presented in conjunction with Domino midwives and natural health practitioners, the weekly classes include:

• holistic preparation for birth

• keeping birth normal

• birthing with support

• life with a newborn

• breastfeeding

• becoming parents

• sharing parenting experiences

For many, the most rewarding part of our course is making connections and forming support groups with other parents in your class. There will be a reunion offered to give you a chance to introduce your newest whānau member whilst sharing your experiences together with your classmates.

Included:

• One course reunion

• Welcome pack

• Access to our library
  

• $295 per couple
  Places are limited to 13 couples.

2026

Course 4

Monday 6 July - 17 August - FULL For babies expected to arrive late August - early October

Course 5

Monday 31 August - 12 October - OPEN For babies expected to arrive late October - November

Course 6

Monday 26 October - 7 December - OPEN For babies expected to arrive November - February

TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

LOCATION: Trinity Union Church Hall, Hall Avenue, Newtown.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made up to six weeks before the course starts are eligible for a full refund minus a $30 admin fee. If you cancel your Birth Wise course after the six-week cut-off and we can fill your spot, we will provide you with a refund minus a $30 admin fee. If we are unable to fill your spot, unfortunately, we will not be able to offer a refund. Once the course has started, no refunds will be given if you are unable to complete it. Thank you for your understanding.