Birth Wise runs regular seven-week Childbirth & Early Parenting courses (plus two organised reunions per course) throughout the year where information relating to natural birth is shared within a group environment.  Courses are run by fabulous, inspiring Birth Wise members, the majority of whom have completed the Birth Wise courses themselves and some who are midwives who support our work and philosophy. Groups are established from the courses to provide ongoing support during late pregnancy and early parenting.  Click here to read comments from couples who have attended our courses.

Domino, Home Birth and independent midwives and associated health professionals are all involved to make sessions enjoyable and informative.

Topics covered include:

• preparing holistically for pregnancy, birth and parenting;
• wellness during pregnancy;
• the birth process;
• life with a newborn;
• the art of breastfeeding;
• sharing birth experiences;
• homoeopathy, acupressure and osteopathy;
• the home birth option.

We recommend that you book early to reserve a place on our courses due to their popularity.  Classes are limited to 13 couples.  Payment is required at the time of booking. 

Birth Wise support continues after your baby's birth with an informative quarterly journal, access to library resources (DVDs, videos, books, magazines) and monthly coffee mornings.

The cost of the seven-week course is NZ$185.00, including the Birth Wise membership fee of NZ$20.00.  Donations are welcome.

To book, phone 04 973 9473 or email enquiries@birthwise.org.nz and please leave the following information:

• Your Name
• Your Due Date
• Your phone number (preferably a land line) and when might be the best time to phone

and our course co-ordinator will give you a call with more information on the course and to take your full booking details.