Marlborough Parents Centre

The Marlborough Parents Centre offers a wide range of courses suited to all areas of parenthood.

COURSES OFFERED

Early Pregnancy

An evening course, for those expecting or planning to start a family. We run this course over 2 sessions when there is enough demand, so please contact us if you’re interested.  It covers:
•    Pre conception
•    Foetal development
•    Changes in pregnancy
•    Choosing a Lead Maternity Carer (L.M.C.)
•    Nutritional needs
•    Stretching and exercise
•    Relaxation
•    Practical parenting tips

Childbirth Education (Antenatal)

An evening course, for prospective parents which runs for 6 weeks and is taught by a qualified Childbirth Educator.
Course content covers:
•    Pregnancy
•    Labour
•    Birth
•    Life with a new baby

This is an interactive course and includes a visit to the Wairau Hospital Maternity Unit.  
Please endeavour to book before 20 weeks as this course is very popular and is limited to 12 couples.

Baby and You

Designed to follow on from your Childbirth Education class this is an excellent course 2 hours every week for 6 weeks for new parents, caregivers and new babies.  
Topics include:
•    Adjusting to parenting
•    Infant feeding – when to start solids
•    Health issues for mother and baby
•    Osteopathy for mother and baby
•    Child Development – Parents as First Teachers
•    Active Movement for Babies and Massage

 


Other Courses

Nationally, Parents Centre also offers:
•    Leadership Certificate
•    Parent Education Certificate

These offer training in facilitation skills, funding, marketing and publicity, communication skills and many other topics which are easily transferable to other organisations.

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