Childbirth Education Classes

Attending Childbirth Education classes is an important part of your pregnancy, it helps you to gain more information about the issues relating to decisions that you and your partner may need to make during the pregnancy, birth and in the first few days and weeks following the birth.

We provide classes in a relaxed, enjoyable environment, in which you are encouraged to share your concerns and knowledge with other pregnant women.

Our educators are experienced in sharing their knowledge, and facilitating discussion about the issues, which may face you in your journey through your pregnancy and birth.

WEEKDAY CLASSES

The classes are held on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening between 7:00pm - 9:00pm for six weeks.

SATURDAY CLASSES

For those couples that prefer a weekend class, we have eight Saturday classes throughout the year. These classes run for six hours from 9:00am - 3:30pm for two weeks.

REUNION CLASS

This will be arranged with the class and the Childbirth Educator for a convenient time following the expected births and is held in the lounge in the Burwood Birthing Unit.

TO BOOK INTO CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASSES

Phone: (03) 383 7579, Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Email: linda.jacobs@cdhb.govt.nz 

Swimming in Pregnancy

This is relaxation and exercises, supervised by a Physiotherapist, held in the Hydrotherapy Pool in the Physiotherapy Department at Burwood Hospital.

TIMES

Wednesday: 11:00am – 12:00noon
Friday:        11:00am – 12:00noon

$2.00 charge per session

As these sessions are held in the Hydrotherapy Pool, which is warmer than the normal swimming pool, it is recommended that you wait until after 27 weeks of pregnancy to participate.

Any enquires, please phone: (03) 383 6833 (Physiotherapy Dept)