Group classes with individual support
Information in pregnancy and birth can be totally overwhelming. By taking an Antenatal course you will experience a safe space to ask any questions, with non judgemental support throughout.
You are also able to contact us at any point in your pregnancy and after your baby is born, the support doesn't end when the course does.
Having someone that you know personally to support you means you receive continuity of care, and can help empower you to make decisions that are right for you and your family in your birth and early parenting journey.
Build your knowledge and your confidence before your baby arrives
Our antenatal classes will provide evidence based, vital information and support for you when you are expecting. There is a lot to learn and you can feel super anxious, which is totally understandable!
The Hey Baby Antenatal course will prepare you for childbirth, baby care, and you can address any concerns or questions. It helps you build confidence around your decision making, as so many of the choices in birth are yours to make.
Antenatal classes help you prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for your labour, birth and postpartum. You will leave feeling empowered and more confident, birth partners especially!
You can make friends for life!
Taking a group antenatal course means you will meet and make friends with other expectant parents who will also be having a baby around a similar time.
You will be in a WhatsApp group from the get go, so you can support each other and meet up before and after your babies are born.
Connection is so important in parenthood, and having a tribe can make all the difference with how you feel in the first year especially.
FAQS
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Our Antenatal courses are for ALL expectant parents, LGBTQ + families are really welcome here. Our course is for expectant parents who are looking for evidence based, non judgmental, non-biased info and support, which lasts long after the course ends.
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You can see the session themes here but we will also tailor each course dependant on what the group needs, and of course be guided by your questions. No question is a silly question, and there are no scary role plays or birth videos (though if you want to watch them I can send you some!)
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Ideally your Antenatal Course should end 3-7 weeks before your due date. You want enough time to put everything you learn into practise and spend the end of your third trimester feeling confident and looking forward to birthing your baby! Use the form on the homepage to get in touch if you are not sure what course dates are right for you
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Honestly it isn’t easy to retain every single piece of information across 6 sessions, so you are not expected too. We send a follow up after every session with key info and signpost you to more information. You also get a workbook so you can take notes and a manual sent to you at the end of the course. It is all in there so it doesn’t all have to stay in your memory! Plus the support doesn’t end when the course does, we are here to answer all questions long after the course finishes
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It’s not always easy to make 6 dates work, so for that reason we have an online recording of every session you can watch if you can’t make it in person. We are also more than happy to jump on a call or stay behind to chat over any questions you have after watching
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Our course sizes do vary but we cap them at 10 couples. Usually there will be at least 5 couples in the course with you, there are breaks to socialise and you will also be in a WhatApp group so you can continue to support each other and hang out when your babies arrive
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Our Canterbury venue does have a lift to get to the private space on the top floor. Unfortunately our Margate venue does not have wheelchair access. We do offer a 20% discount on a private course for anyone who is unable to attend because of restricted access. Contact us if that is something you want to discuss