Is this class right for you?
Why parents choose our antenatal classes
Choose Your Pace
Choose our popular one-day workshop or learn over four weeks — the same practical preparation, in the format that suits you.
Practical Tools
Practical pain management tools... no winging it!
Expert Led
Donna is a qualified birth educator, maternity nurse & lactation consultant
Partner focused approach
Birth partners play a big role, they deserve to know what they can do & when!
Your Coffee Group
Friendships continue long after the classes end
“The best thing we did to prepare for birth — Donna made it all make sense.”

What you will leave with
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Confidence going into birth
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Tools to manage labour
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A clear understanding of your options
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A partner who knows what to do
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Know how to feed & care for your baby
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Meet your antenatal educator
Hi, I’m Donna — antenatal educator & lactation consultant and mum of three.
I’ve helped Auckland thousands of parents feel calm, prepared and confident for over 17 years.
My job as a birth educator is not to tell you how to birth, but to give you the knowledge and tools so you go into birth feeling confident, supported and ready no matter how you choose to give birth.
What You will Learn in Our Antenatal Classes
This isn’t just information — it’s real preparation for what’s actually going to happen on the day.
Classes Include
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The stages of labour — so you know what’s happening in your body (and what’s normal)
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Practical pain management tools — so you’re not guessing in the moment
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Your options around interventions, induction and C-section — explained clearly and without overwhelm
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Exactly how your birth partner can support you — step-by-step
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What happens after birth — recovery, feeding, and those first few days
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How to care for and settle your newborn — with confidence
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Your Coffee Group set up for you, this stage of life is all about connections & community!
What to Expect
Modern Antenatal offers practical, balanced antenatal classes designed to help you feel calm, confident and ready for birth and baby.
Choose our one-day workshop if you would like to complete your preparation in one relaxed Saturday, or our four-week Silverdale course if you would prefer to learn gradually and connect with other local parents.
Whichever format you choose, you will receive the same practical guidance, clear information and supportive approach.
Upcoming Class Dates
Attend a class between 28–34 weeks
Classes often sell out
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Frequently asked questions
5 Google reviews Real Stories from Auckland Parents

“We went from nervous to totally excited about birth — Donna made it all feel achievable.”
Find an Antenatal Class Near You
in Auckland
Find a Class Near You
We run Antenatal Classes across Auckland, making it easy to find a class close to home.
Ponsonby (Central Auckland) — perfect for city parents-to-be
Birkenhead (North Shore) — relaxed and close to home for our North Shore
Albany (North Shore) — ideal for our North Shore parents
Silverdale (North Auckland) — ideal for Hibiscus Coast families
Point Chevalier (West Auckland) — no need to travel far, we’ve got you covered
Classes are small, friendly, and fill up quickly — most parents book around 25–34 weeks of pregnancy.
*If a class you were hoping for is full, jump on the waitlist message me today!




























