Childbirth education — Bay of Plenty

Childbirth education, or antenatal classes, help you prepare for labour, birth and parenting.

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Childbirth education classes

Childbirth education is also sometimes called antenatal classes, or hapū wānanga classes.

Attending childbirth education classes can help you learn more about pregnancy and how to prepare for labour, birth, and the first few weeks after your baby is born. You’ll also meet other hāpu māmā. Many people in these groups become friends during their classes and go on to have regular catch-ups.

You can take your partner, support people and whānau with you to classes.

The courses listed here are free and funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora. There may be a cost for other courses.

Kaupapa Māori antenatal education

Huria Trust offers a unique Kaupapa Māori Antenatal programme known as 'Hei Tiki Pumau'. The programme focuses on improving health outcomes for hapū māmā and their whānau.

To contact Kaupapa Māori antenatal education:

To register for a class, fill out the application form.

Registration form for Kaupapa Māori antenatal education (external link)

Birthing Centre antenatal classes

To book Birthing Centre antenatal classes, fill out the registration form:

Birthing Centre — Register for a class (external link)

Pirirakau Hauora

Pirirakau Hauora has evening and weekend classes available. To contact Pirirakau Hauora:

Hei Tiki Pumau

Hei Tiki Pumau is an antenatal service at Huria Marae. It supports hapū māmā and their whānau through their birthing journey. To contact Hei Tiki Pumau, call 07 578 7838