Online Antenatal Course
Short on time? Not able to commit to weekly in person classes or perhaps the traditional classroom environment just isn't for you?
Well this online antenatal course is for you!
During this self paced, pre-recorded antenatal course, you will have access to a wealth of resources and information to help you have an EMPWRd birth experience.
The content you receive is exactly the same as the traditional 6 week antenatal class, but all in the comfort of your own home! So you're not missing out on anything that a traditional antenatal class gives you. Not only that, but all the resources and language is gender neutral and LGBTQIA+ focussed.
This course will guide you through the unpredictable nature of birth, empower you to make the decisions that are right and unique for you and teach you practical techniques to ensure that you maintain control and autonomy over your body and your birth, every step of the way, even if things don't go quite to plan.
An EMPWRd birth experience, regardless of how you have grown or plan on birthing your baby starts with an antenatal course unique and tailored to you.
Online, ready to start right now, we're here for all your antenatal education needs.
What's included in the price?
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Self paced, online antenatal course with over 8 hours of content
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6 birth stories from real life parents
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Expert videos from registered health professionals; a pelvic floor physiotherapist, a GP, a paediatric nurse and more!
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Comprehensive 80 page pregnancy e-book covering everything from labour & birth, what to expect postnatally, how to feed a baby and more
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Free digital download of Earthside: birth stories from Aotearoa
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The Māori creation story from Tash Wharerau
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13 pdf downloads that cover non-violent communication, induction of labour, postpartum nutrition, birth choices and more
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Bonus content: meditation for parenting stress, dogs and new babies and parenting hacks from other parents
Subsidised classes for low-income families available
£120
£99
What topics are included?
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Informed decision making and how to make decisions that are right for you and your family
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Physiological labour & birth: the normal process explained
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Coping skills for labour & birth, breathing techniques and practical skills
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Pain relief: pharmacological and non-pharmacological
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The pelvis is a mobile structure
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Preparation for birth and navigating when things might stray from your birth plan
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Giving birth and the medical interventions that sometimes occur including the process of forceps and ventouse births
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Transition to parenthood and golden moments with your newborn
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Physical recovery from birth, both vaginal and caesarean births
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Mental adaptation to parenting
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Feeding a baby, from your body, including induced lactation and bottle feeding
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Becoming a parent and the nature of parenthood
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Practical parenting: swaddling, normal baby sleep, navigating overwhelm with a baby, baby wearing and much much more
Subsidised classes for low-income families available
£120
£99
Registered Health Professionals
All of our content is by registered health professionals. The course was developed by two registered midwives and a lactation consultant.
Download the app
Available on the go, wherever you are, you can download the app and access all the content and course materials on your phone or tablet, as well as your desktop.
Pregnancy e-book worth £30
You will also receive your very own digital EMPWR pregnancy e-book, covering everything from vaccines in pregnancy, the stages of labour and birth, how to feed a baby and more, worth £30 for free.
Easy to watch videos with captions
Pre-recorded content that's easy to watch and dip into as and when it's convenient for you, with closed captions on all videos.
Unlimited Access
You have unlimited, 24/7 access to all the content for 1 year after you sign up. This means that you can go back to any lesson you need or want and if you forget or need a reminder, it's there to help you.
Who is the EMPWR birth online course for?
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There aren't any rainbow affirming classes in your area
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You can't commit to weekly in person classes
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You live rurally
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The thought of in-person classes just isn't for you
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The classroom environment just doesn't work for you
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You've missed out on booking into your local antenatal class
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You'd rather do something on your own, in your own time
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You're shift workers or have a very busy schedule
"Brilliant antenatal course, prepares you for both birth and caring for a newborn. It really is everything you need in one course. I felt far more confident after completing it and even excited for the birth ahead. Arlene gives non judgemental, evidence based, scientific advice so you can make your own decisions about your birth and caring for your baby. The app is really easy and convenient to use, runs really well and has easy to digest information in a variety of formats. A big bonus is the downloadable pdf of content as well as downloadable birth stories that are great to revisit"
"This was a highly informative class. They covered all the basics of a traditional antenatal class as well as many other topics that wouldn't normally be covered. One does not need to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to benefit from this class, as it was designed to be open to all parenting styles."
“If you are looking for an unbiased informative antenatal class preparing you for parenthood in the best possible way, then don't look any further! Incredibly knowledgable and use latest studies and research. They run the classes in a very lovely way and always create a safe space for all sorts of questions & discussions. Highly recommend it!”