https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:01:49 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:04:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25437 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643867&title=antenatel-classes#643867 Author: emz
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 4:04pm

Antenatal, as it suggests in the name, encompasses everything in the later stages in pregnancy leading up to and including labour. So that's why they're birth orientated

More beneficial would be a free parenting course instead of free antenatal classes IMO but the govt funds the AN ones.

As for coffee groups meeting once a week, if you haven't all had your babies, just wait until you have! I bet most people won't want to meet once a week for the first wee while. I personally prefer my coffee group (who I met through AN classes) every 2 weeks and then if we feel like catching up in between we do. Now that the kids are more active and we are a lot busier (some back at work full time, part time etc) once a week is too much of a commitment.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:04:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643867&title=antenatel-classes#643867 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643845&title=antenatel-classes#643845 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 3:45pm

The coffee groups were good. I didn't get a lot out of the AN classes ( but I did have a C-sect so not suprising really).

One recommendation I have is that a lot of hospitals have a free BFing workshop and I would try and get along to that if you can as they cover the BFing far more than the AN classes do.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:45:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643845&title=antenatel-classes#643845 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643832&title=antenatel-classes#643832 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 3:40pm

Sixpence wrote: I am glad someone else agrees with me! Also have people found coffee groups helpful? I find that meeting once a week is a little bit overkill...

It depends whether you like them or not

I personally never had a coffee group (other than the Jan/Feb OB Mummies) .. but I always enjoy meeting up with them.
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Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 2:44pm

I am glad someone else agrees with me! Also have people found coffee groups helpful? I find that meeting once a week is a little bit overkill...]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:44:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643763&title=antenatel-classes#643763 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643743&title=antenatel-classes#643743 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 2:30pm

I personally think they are a complete waste of time. ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:30:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643743&title=antenatel-classes#643743 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643633&title=antenatel-classes#643633 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 12:54pm

I think that is pretty standard. Ours have been the same but I didn't expect otherwise. There are other course you can do to learn parenting skills. Try your local Parents Centre. ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:54:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643633&title=antenatel-classes#643633 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25437&PID=643599&title=antenatel-classes#643599 Author: Sixpence
Subject: 25437
Posted: 24 March 2009 at 12:21pm

Hi Ladies, I am into my fourth week of antenatel classes and are disappointed with the content covered. Its very 'birth' focused with one day dedicated to practical parenting (a two hr session!). Has anyone else out their been disillusioned (sp) with their class?
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