ANTENATAL CLASSES IN LEEDS

Pregnancy signals a time of change in almost every aspect of our lives, from our relationship with our partner, our lifestyle, and of course, our bodies. Pregnant women can expect to feel a huge number of different, often rapidly changing, emotions during pregnancy. Feeling prepared and empowered can help with these changes, which is why parents-to-be may decide to attend antenatal classes.

Antenatal classes can be a huge help to expectant parents, offering information, guidance and support, as well as the chance to meet people that are going through exactly the same things as yourself. Antenatal classes are typically taught in small groups, and are a safe place to ask any questions you may have about pregnancy, birth and life with your baby.

There is a wide choice of antenatal classes in Leeds to choose from, so it’s best to have a think about what you want to gain from the class before you book onto the antenatal course. Don’t forget to check the course breakdown to make sure that the information you want to receive is covered.

Blooming Babies Antenatal Classes in Leeds

Blooming Babies antenatal classes in Leeds welcome both new and experienced mums to their classes. Theses antenatal classes in West Yorkshire are led by a qualified, practising midwife, with decades of experience, who will be able to provide you with the most up to date information.

Blooming Babies classes will cover a range of topics, including how to cope with labour, pain relief options, and what happens during labour and birth. The course also covers aspects of life with your newborn, including how to breastfeed and how to bottle feed your baby. You will also be taught how to bathe your baby.

The four-week long Blooming Babies antenatal classes in Leeds also feature a live breastfeeding demonstration, and live bathing demonstration.

Blooming Babies antenatal classes in West Yorkshire take place at Nuffield Health in Harrogate and Nuffield Health in Guiseley.

Birth & Baby School Antenatal Classes in Leeds

The Birth & Baby School offers antenatal classes in Leeds which aim to provide parents-to-be with all the information and support that they need to leave them feeling confident and prepared for labour, birth and life with a newborn baby.

It's a comprehensive class which covers everything from packing your hospital bag to learning how to change a nappy. Classes take elements from hypnobirthing, parent craft classes, traditional antenatal classes and active birth techniques and bring them all together into one workshop. The classes are designed to give parents the confidence to know that they are both prepared for labour, birth and early parenthood.

These antenatal classes in West Yorkshire cover a total of approximately 15 hours, which are delivered as six sessions each lasting 2.5 hours.

NCT Antenatal Classes in Leeds

The NCT has been hosting antenatal classes for over 60 years and they remain a popular choice for mums and dads-to-be. NCT classes will help you prepare for labour, birth and the first days of life as a new parent. During the classes you will receive information on the birth choices available, pain relief options, what happens during labour, and feeding your baby. The sessions will also provide an opportunity for expectant parents to ask any questions they may have, within a supportive environment.

The NCT offers both its Signature and Essentials antenatal classes in West Yorkshire, so how do you choose between the two classes? Well, the Signature classes offer a stronger focus on your baby’s arrival and consist of approximately 14 hours of classes spread across several sessions. Classes are then followed by a two hour reunion session once all members of the class have had their babies. This offers a great opportunity to get to know other local parents that have babies of the same age as your own, which can be a big support for new parents.

The NCT Essentials classes in Leeds are a less expensive option, and sessions run over 10 hours, and are also followed by a two hour reunion with classmates and their new arrivals. More than half of the NCT Essentials course time will focus on preparing you for life as a new parent once your baby arrives.