Antenatal Classes - Blooming Babies The perfect preparation for parenthood Small groups, to encourage an interactive support network, also providing opportunity to ask questions during the classes. Private One to One courses are also available on request. Click the link ↓ To Book a Class Today!
Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to prepare you for parenthood, with antenatal classes from Blooming Babies. Informative, engaging and fun, they’re designed to provide you with all the information and support you need to plan for the later stages of pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn baby.
In addition to learning some essential skills, Blooming Babies antenatal classes are a fantastic opportunity to share experiences and build lasting friendships with other parents in your area.
All Antenatal classes are run by Annie Robinson, a registered midwife with decades of experience – so you can be sure that you’re getting a top quality course, and accurate, up to date evidence based information.
Upcoming classes
Couples classes run monthly.
Classes : We offer regular scheduled couples courses on weekend dates - Two weekend afternoons at Nuffield Guiseley (6 hour course). Courses are held in Boston Spa and are held over 3 x Thursday evenings (2 x 3 hour courses)
Harrogate
Weekend dates available - 9.30am - 4pm
Sunday
Please see booking schedule for dates
At Harrogate Sports and Fitness Centre, Hookstone Wood Road, Harrogate, HG2 8PN
Guiseley
Weekend dates available - 1pm-4pm over Saturday and Sunday
Please see booking schedule for dates
At Nuffield Health, Otley Road, White Cross, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8LY.
Boston Spa
Thursday - 6.30pm-8.30pm
3 x consecutive Thursdays (Monthly)
Please see booking schedule for dates
.The Oasis School of Human Relations, Hall Mews, Clifford Road, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DT
Recommended to book early to start classes around 28-32 weeks pregnant. All welcome, whether this your first pregnancy or you would like a refresher course.
Antenatal Couples course - cost £160.
Please see booking schedule for upcoming dates or contact us.
We can also provide ONE to ONE antenatal and postnatal classes, held in the comfort of your own home - cost on application.
What you’ll learn
Blooming Babies antenatal courses cover a range of topics related to pregnancy, labour, childbirth and caring for your baby. During the weekend and evening couples courses, you’ll cover:
• What happens during labour & birth. Mechanism of labour and how the hormones work.
• Managing your labour and discuss your options and birth choices
• What kinds of pain relief are available during labour
• How to have a positive birth
• Infant feeding
• Breast feeding
• Feeding by bottle
• Caring for your baby - how to bathe, dress, comfort your baby
• Sleep guidance
• Becoming new parents, with lots of practical advice
• What to expect following your baby's arrival
You’ll also get chance to ask plenty of questions, and to share information with other parents in a friendly, welcoming environment.
For additional information about Antenatal Classes or to find Antenatal classes in your area, please get in touch. Alternatively, book your place today.