Course Name: 'First Baby'

Who can enrol?
This course is for people who meet all the following criteria:

• live in Christchurch, New Zealand
• are first time mothers or first time fathers
• are in late pregnancy (last 2 months)
• have a midwife registered with Tender Shoot™

What is involved?
There are two parts to this course (click to see the promotional flier):
      a) a one-off two-hour group session       
      b) three personalised follow-on sessions (phone calls and/or a home visit on a 'you call us' basis)

The group sessions are held on a Saturday morning from 9:50 a.m. to 12 noon. The follow-on sessions are regular conversations to support a confident start during your baby's first 6-8 weeks.  There is no charge.

What is covered?
The course takes a hands-on approach to a baby’s first weeks from holding, dressing and comforting to cues, cries and sleep with practical ways to provide for a baby's emotional needs. Click here for the course flier.

How do we book a place?
Make an online booking using the Course Booking Form. You will receive an email or text to confirm your place on a course. Usually, we try to time this to be in your last 6 weeks of pregnancy. Please email us if your plans change so that others can take your place.

Where are the courses held?
Come to Unit C, 132 Victoria Street (behind Vic's Cafe). Click here to see a map. Courses are held from 9:55 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday mornings.