Every pregnant person has the right to an empowered birth experience.

During this 6 week antenatal class, we will gently 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 EMPWRed birth experience, regardless of how you have grown or plan on birthing your baby starts with antenatal classes unique and tailored to you.

Based in Central Auckland, we're here for all your antenatal education needs.

What's included in the price?

6 weeks of antenatal classes during your pregnancy with a selection of tea, coffee and treats, based in central Auckland
1 postnatal meet up where you get the opportunity to ask the questions keeping you up at night, practical parenting tips and hands on breast/chestfeeding support
Comprehensive printed pregnancy resource
Free digital download of Earthside: birth stories from Aotearoa
Members only area packed with extra information, videos, resources and support
Birth affirmations, breathing techniques and more
An EMPWR goodie bag from trusted kiwi brands and discount codes

Every Tuesday evening for 6 consecutive weeks

6.30 - 8.30pm

The Village NZ

When

Time

Where

$350

*subsidised classes for low-income families available

Frequently Asked Questions

This was a highly informative class. Lou and Arlene covered all the basics of a traditional antenatal class as well as many other topics that wouldn't normally be covered. They were extremely responsive and spent a long time answering questions and tailoring the classes to our specific needs and requests. One does not have to be a member of the LGBTQIA+ community to benefit from this class, as it was designed to be open to all parenting styles. We also enjoyed Lou's extreme commitment to science based advice and the many studies they seemed to be able to quote on the spot.

Brodie

ONLINE COURSE COMING SOON

Online antenatal classes

EMPWR is launching an online antenatal course!

This means that queer folk and queer whānau who can’t come to classes in Tāmaki Makaurau can STILL access queer affirming and rainbow celebratory antenatal education!