top of page

Antenatal Classes

Family Planning

Having taught Antenatal Classes for clients from all over KZN for the past 13 years, we know that you want to be ready for birth AND  baby, so we would like to introduce you to our comprehensive, thorough and gently empowering Antenatal Course for couples. In this course, we focus on BIRTH preparation as well as on NEWBORN BABY basics and BREASTFEEDING!

 

This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet other expectant couples who you can share your journey with. 

​​

We have chosen venues that are safe, easily accessible, super comfy and that are located to be as central as possible to service as many areas as we can. If you live in Ballito, Umhlanga, Durban North and surrounds then we recommend our venue at The Sett In Durban North. For those living in Westville and Upper Highway and surrounds, we recommend our venue at Curro Hillcrest. For those more centally located in Durban and surrounding suburbs we have our venue at AAK Private Hospital in Sherwood. And Finally, for those up in the far North Cost we have classes based in Richards Bay too.

​

Our course content is either broken down over 3 OR 4 weeks, venue depending, and we even have a 1 Day Workshop available, please see venue options below​​​​​​​​​. 

​4 Week Evening Course in

Hillcrest

at CURRO Primary

​

When? Tuesday Evenings x 4

Time? 17:30 - 19:30

​

​​

Course Start Dates For

2025

  • 14​ January

  • 4 March

  • 6 May

  • 5 August

  • 9 September

  • 7 October

  • 4 November​​

​3 Week Saturday Morning Course in Durban North/Umhlanga

at The Sett

​

When? Saturday Mornings x 3

Time? 8:30 - 12:30

​

​

​

​​

Course Start Dates For

2025

​​​

  • 11 January 

  • ​1 February 

  • 1 March

  • 5 April

  • 10 May

  • 7 June

  • 12  July

  • 9 August

  • 6 September 

  • 4 October

  • 1 November

3 Week Saturday Morning Course in

Sherwood, Durban​

at AAK Private Hospital

​​

When? Saturday Mornings x 3

Time? 8:30 - 12:30

​

Course Start Dates For

2025

  • 16 August

  • 13 September

  • 11 October

  • 8 November​​

1 DAY WORKSHOP

FOR COURSES IN RICHARDS BAY

Course Breakdown​

 YOUR BIRTH 101:

​

  • Understanding the physiology of Labour &  Vaginal Birth

  • The stages of labour

  • Positions for labour and birth

  • Comfort Techniques

  • Mindset and relaxation

  • Breathing techniques

  • Pain relief options

  • Ceasarean Birth

​

YOUR BABY 101:

​

Early Days after the birth

  • What to expect on the first day

  • Practical session: Changing a nappy, Dressing & correct Swaddling technique (and the science behind it), how to bath baby.

  • Setting up your home environment for maximum convenience

  • Understanding your baby: hunger cues, tired clues and stress signals

  • How to comfort and respond to your baby

  • Settling into life with Baby

  • Common baby problems and what to do: Crying, Fever, Constipation, Diarrhoea & Dehydration

  • Where should baby sleep?

  • Cot Death (SIDS) and factors that are proven to reduce it

​

BREASTFEEDING 101:

​

  • Expectation Vs Reality

  • Why breastfeeding is so important for mother & baby & how to succeed

  • The hormonal pathways

  • Positions for feeding

  • Latch

  • Expressing and going back to work

​

SAFETY 101:

​

  • Infant CPR

  • Chocking Protocols

​

BONUS FEATURES:

​

  • Beautifully designed Hospital Bag Checklist Printable

  • Gorgeous, 19 page digital Bub Club Expectant Couples Guide.

  • Pregnancy, Birth & Early Parenting Book by Irene Bourquin

  • WhatsApp messaging access to Tasch and Sam as your ‘Virtual Doulas’ for expert advice up to 2 weeks after baby arrives

  • An ongoing WhatsApp group for all couples to use as a support and community

​

COST:

Cost of the full course is R2350 claimable from your maternity benefits, scheme dependant. Payment needs to be made upfront to Bub Club and you will receive an invoice once your course is complete. Please note that it is your own responsibility to claim back from your own respective medical aid. Please check your Maternity Benefit.

​

We would love to offer you a supportive, evidence based and honest approach to your prenatal and postnatal education! â€‹â€‹

​

Should you wish to register with us to provisionally book your spot, please click below and complete the registration form. No upfront payment is required to do this.

Meet The Team

MEET THE TEAM.png

Tasch

WOMBS Birth Doula

WOMBS Postpartum Doula

Breastfeeding Coach

Childbirth Educator

Baby-Led Sleep & Wellbeing Specialist

Sam

WOMBS Birth Doula

WOMBS Postpartum Doula

Breastfeeding Coach

IAIM Infant Massage Instructor

Sr Lindsey

Registered Paediatric Nurse

Registered Midwife

SA Certified Lactation Consultant

bottom of page