Getting Ready for Pregnancy and Birth

Antenatal Education Session

Preparing for a baby can bring a lot of questions. This antenatal education session is designed to support you with clear, practical information to help you feel confident and informed as you move through pregnancy and prepare for labour and birth.

Led by Teresa Watson, Team Leader of Barnardos Bumps to Babies, this session provides a supportive space to learn, ask questions, and better understand what to expect.

What you will learn

• The physical and emotional changes that can occur during pregnancy
• How to care for yourself and your baby during pregnancy
• How to work effectively with your midwife and wider support team
• How to prepare for labour and birth
• Options for place of birth and what to expect on the day

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Session dates

Thursday 12 February

‍10:30am – 11:30am

Thursday 19 February

‍10:30am – 11:30am

These sessions are held at HOW², 1 King Street, Palmerston North

Who can attend

This free session is open to all soon-to-be parents who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.