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 Taupō are fully funded, therefore FREE. 

Antenatal classes are held over two consecutive Saturdays from 9:30-3pm or over a Tuesday and Thursday night from 6-8pm for 3 weeks, at 67 Heuheu Street, Taupō. 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

Please contact us on Taupo@parentscentre.org.nz, phone 07 375 4995 or 027 644 0005 or send us a message on FaceBook if you have any questions.

Baby and You Postnatal Programme

Our classes in Taupō are fully funded, therefore FREE. 

Our postnatal programme follows on from antenatal classes and offer sound tips and strategies as you begin your journey into parenthood.  It is ideal for those with babies up to around 12 weeks old.  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning from 10-12pm for 3 weeks, at 67 Heuheu Street, Taupō.

To see your baby smile, play and grow can be an extraordinary experience.  You will have feelings of tenderness and closeness and a sense of awe at the miracles of the first milestones.

With a new baby, sometimes come uncertainties.  Your tiny bundle may rule the entire household through their routines, sleep patterns and personalities.  This can be very challenging for a new parent, so come and join us and ask your questions.

Topics include

• A brief reflection birth experience
• Feeding & Sleeping
• Communication and Settling pēpi
• Lifestyle changes and looking after yourself
• Physical development
• Social and emotional and brain development
• Age-appropriate toys and activities

The structure of this course is relaxed and informal with time for your questions and a cuppa. A great opportunity for new parents to get out of the house, meet other parents experiencing the same joys and challenges and foster their coffee group.  

Moving & Munching Classes

This course is focused on whānau and their pēpi who are around 4-9 months of age. It is held over three consecutive Mondays from 10am to 12pm. This course is a follow on from our Baby and You course which is a great way to not only reconnect with your group but also gather new information and practical advice for this next stage of development.

Topics we cover in this course include:

• Baby development and Movement
• Introduction to solids and the food journey
• Toys, Play and Dental

Our qualified educations provide a warm and interactive environment where information is shared, and discusses emerge creating pathways for ideas and experiences to build on the foundation of knowledge that you have already gained. This course is designed to help build your confidence with your baby as they continually evolve and also gain friendships and a support network along the way.