Nelson District Parents Centre offers childbirth education (antenatal) courses for expectant parents and their support people to prepare for the arrival of a new baby and becoming parents. Our highly regarded classes are run by qualified, trained childbirth educators in a relaxed and nurturing setting.

Course classes are kept small (up to 12 pairs) and are designed to be interactive. Our qualified educators are well informed with the latest pregnancy and birthing information. We encourage you to form support networks beyond the course (coffee groups!).

Your Course will include: pregnancy information; signs and stages of labour; birthing process including coping strategies and what to expect at a hospital; and practical parenting including feeding, sleep, bathing, and newborn care.

Cost: Our Childbirth Education Nelson course costs $195 for two attendees (i.e. one couple or one mother and support person). You will also receive a one year membership to Parents Centre which includes a subscription to Kiwiparent magazine, exclusive event invites, membership benefits including discounts and our local newsletter.

We also offer a limited number of “new parents package” deals. For $225 you can attend the Childbirth Education Course, the 6-week Baby & You (for babies 0-6 months) course and receive one year of Parents Centere Membership. Spaces are very limited and this package should be booked early in pregnancy.