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Are Antenatal Classes Necessary?

Some studies suggest that antenatal classes result in better birthing outcomes and reduced complications during labour and delivery. Many expectant parents say attending antenatal classes helps them feel more confident and prepared going in to their first childbirth and parenting experience. Of course the benefit of online antenatal classes means you can learn in your own time and at your own pace.

What Do You Learn In Antenatal Classes?

Nourish Baby's antenatal classes are delivered by qualified health professionals. Our courses also go well beyond childbirth education to include; pregnancy health and fitness, antenatal and postnatal pelvic health, breastfeeding and formula feeding from birth - age 3, emotional health and wellbeing, parenting and relationships, baby and toddler growth and development, safe sleep and settling from birth - age 3.

What is the difference between 'prenatal' and 'antenatal' classes?

Antenatal classes, also known as prenatal classes or childbirth education, are designed to prepare you for your upcoming labour and birth and first few weeks with your newborn baby. Information typically includes the stages and process of labour, birth and delivery, pain relief, newborn and postnatal care, breastfeeding and parenting skills. Our online antenatal classes guide you and your family through pregnancy, birth and the first 3 years of your child's life.

How Much Do Antenatal Classes Cost?

There are a number of options when it comes to antenatal classes online, with the cost and availability varying depending on where you live. Nourish Baby online antenatal classes start at just $55 for lifetime access.

How Does An Online Antenatal Class Work?

Online antenatal classes (also known as birthing classes or childbirth education classes) are structured so that all of the course content traditionally delivered in a hospital setting, is delivered online.

How is Nourish Baby Different To Other Online Antenatal Classes?

Most online antenatal classes (and traditional childbirth education classes) focus only on preparing you for labour and birth. We are not your average antenatal class!
Nourish Baby is your complete guide to pregnancy, birth and the first 3 years of your baby’s life — personalised for exactly where you are on your parenting journey.
We are also the only provider who is endorsed by the Childbirth and Parenting Educators of Australia and is an Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS) EQuIP6 accredited organisation.