Parent education is an important part of your antenatal care, it can help you to prepare for your baby’s birth, giving you information, and confidence.
Antenatal classes
Our antenatal classes are free and practical. They are held at four locations across Newcastle upon Tyne, and you can book by clicking your preferred location.
- Fawdon Children’s Centre, Cairns Way, NE3 2SN
- Galafield Centre, Newbiggin Lane, NE5 1LZ
- Byker Sands, 19 Raby Cross, NE6 2FF
- Adelaide Terrace, Benwell, NE4 8BE
The sessions cover three different topics:
Labour and birth
- Signs and stages of labour
- Pain relief options and types of birth
- Your care after birth, plus lots more
Comfort and care
- Preparing for baby and packing your bag
- Holding, bathing, and dressing a baby
- Car seat safety, and lots more
Baby practical
- Bonding with your baby, skin-to-skin
- Breastfeeding and safe sleep
- Understanding baby’s needs, plus lots more
When you book a ticket, it will admit you and one other person. You can book onto one, two, or all three classes. Antenatal classes will be facilitated by community midwives, maternity support workers, health visitors as well as Healthworks and Action for Children representatives.
Parent education videos
Our maternity team have developed a number of parent education videos, which can be viewed below.
Changing your baby’s nappy
What to expect in your baby’s nappy
Bathing your baby
What to pack in your hospital bag
Babies cry – ICON cope
Find out more about antenatal classes here.
