Antenatal Classes

We are bringing our holistic, evidence-based, confidence-building approach to antenatal classes! With a focus on inclusivity, these are LGBTQIA+ friendly environments, where there is no "one right way" to build a whānau and be a parent.

Our classes are located in Westmere and Onehunga, and attract like-minded parents from around Tāmaki Makaurau.

Our course includes:

12 hours of fun, interactive content that encourages you to get to know everyone else in the group.
Either 6x weeknight classes, or 2x Saturday classes
Comfortable, easy seating in an accessible Auckland location.
Facilitation by a qualified, experienced antenatal educator or midwife: either Sophie, Tjala or Kate
A snack and hot drinks
A list of our recommended local services and businesses for parents - including discount codes!
A goodie bag of things to try.
Access to our in-house TENS machine hire.
First access to our postnatal Imperfect Parents' support groups - weekday morning groups for stay-at-home parents, and an evening group for "the other half".
Community! A private chat group with your class, plus access to our wider Facebook community where you can troubleshoot with other parents, buy/sell/borrow goods, and connect with other like-minded Auckland parents.

NB: due dates are a rough guide, and an inexact science. You are welcome to register for whichever course suits you best!

Koha spaces (pay what you can) and payment plans available.

We have ONE remaining fully-funded space available for a LGBTQIA+ couple/person, thanks to the Burmett Foundation. Please make a note on your registration form if you'd like to use this.

Upcoming courses

"Very helpful classes, I learned so much valuable information. I really appreciate the myth busting of information as-well! There’s a lot of info out there can feel overwhelming as a first time parent. Love the kaupapa the Imperfect team has created, it feels very inclusive (I’m a solo mama, that was a big thing for me). HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I’ve also made some cool new mates."

Why Imperfect Parents?

Over the last three years, we have built a reputation in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as a space where parents can connect and build community in a judgment-free zone. We believe that there is no "right" way of doing any of this parenting journey - whether that is the structure of your whānau, the way you give birth, or how you care for your children.

Our goal with these antenatal classes is to provide opportunities for you to build relationships with other parents at a similar stage of life, while educating you about your options and your rights, so that you can make birth and parenting decisions that feel right for YOU.

In our 12-hour courses, we will cover:

Pregnancy

Sharing your journey so far.
Pregnancy wellbeing
Pregnancy warning signs
Support person's role
Informed decision making

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Birth

Physiological labour
Coping skills
When help is needed (i.e. medical interventions)
Support person's role

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Postpartum

First hours and days after birth
Feeding your baby (ALL the ways!)
Physical recovery after birth
Parents' wellbeing
Postpartum planning
SLEEP
Practical parenting skills

"The class content was well covered and expertly facilitated by Sophie & Tjala. We walked away from antenatal classes feeling informed and empowered to make decisions that best suit us and our family. We felt that the content was well presented and we never felt that we were being pressured or swayed into any one form of birthing/feeding/infant sleeping. We appreciated the hands on session and the q&a time in each session. Our group was diverse and from all parts of Auckland, and many with different birth place preferences and types of LMCs. We live in south Auckland and will happily recommend IP Antenatal to anyone. It’s worth the travel!"