Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes are a fun and informative way to prepare for the birth of your baby and for the first few weeks of parenthood while connecting with other parents-to-be.
The classes are run by either Tasha or Melissa and run for 6 consecutive weeks on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at The Well Mother and Child Clinic. The course costs R 3,000.
It is recommended to start around 28-30 weeks into your pregnancy to ensure that all classes can be attended before baby arrives.
Most medical aids cover the cost of some / all of the classes and can be claimed back upon completion.
What our parents say
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Tasha and her team are fantastic! We really enjoyed the antenatal course and found it very helpful as two first time parents.
Not to mention Tasha’s amazing chocolate cake 🍰
We’ll be back for all our check ups once baby is born -
We recently completed the antenatal classes with Tasha and absolutely loved our experience! The information we received in each class is so valuable and covers everything you could imagine about birth and newborn care, we feel so much more … More prepared and calm entering into the process. Tasha has the loviest nature and really makes you feel so welcome and able to ask anything that you want in a comfortable space, I also loved how much she involved the dads in the classes. Thank you Tasha!
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I absolutely loved these antenatal classes with Tasha and her team. They were so informative and the interactive parts were very useful, especially the real baby to demo bath time in the last class! Meeting so many lovely people on the … More same journey was nice too. As a final note, Tasha's vegan chocolate cake was a huge bonus each week. 🙂
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Tasha & the WMC clinic team have been monumental in my journey into motherhood. From our antenatal classes to our routine weigh ins, as well as the Sprout WhatsApp support group, my husband and I feel incredibly lucky to have Tasha … More on our side. Becoming first time parents can be really daunting, but Tash has equipped us with so much knowledge and confidence in navigating life with a little baby. The WMC space is beautiful, centrally located, and makes you feel so warm and welcomed. Tash has a very nurturing nature that makes you feel so at ease, and she’s got years of experience too! I’d highly recommend you enter parenthood with Tasha in the wings.
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Well Mother & Child Clinic is a great support especially for all first time parents. As a new mom, things are very overwhelming and Tasha & her team are so helpful in their guidance, support, reassurance and do so in such a safe, … More caring and calm environment. Would definitely recommend their antenatal class when pregnant and booking a lactation consult with them as soon as possible after the birth (when you get home) so they can check on the baby and help guide you in adjusting to parenthood.
Upcoming dates
== 2025 ==
Thursdays 9th January – 13th February (Melissa)
Tuesdays 21st January – 25th February (Tasha)
Thursdays 20th February – 27th April (Melissa)
Tuesdays 11th March – 15th April (Tasha)
Thursdays 17th April – 22nd May (Melissa)
Tuesdays 29th April – 3rd June (Tasha)
Tuesdays 29th July- 2nd September (Tasha)
Thursdays 21st August- 25th September (Melissa)
Tuesdays 16th September – 28th October (Tasha)
Thursdays 2nd October – 6th November (Melissa)
Tuesdays 4th Nov- 9th December (Tasha)
Please contact us via email info@wellmotherandchildclinic.co.za or whatsapp us on 061 588 3607 for bookings.
We will require your contact number and medical aid details.
Content
Class 1:
Introductions
How to prepare for baby-emotionally, physically, practically
What do I really need to buy?
Managing expectations of labour/ birth/ parenthood
What is a “good” birth?
Abnormal signs in pregnancy
Signs of labour- how do I know when I am in labour and when to go to the hospital
Hormones in labour
Class 2: Taught by Doula Catherine Brown
Stages of labour
Inductions
Variations- assisted delivery
Episiotomies/ tears
Pain relief
Natural Methods/ Hypnobirthing techniques
Drugs available/ epidurals
Support in labour/birth (doulas, midwives, obstetricians)
Role of the dad/ partner in labour/birth
Class 3:
C-sections
What to pack for hospital for you, baby and partner
Baby has arrived – now what?
First few days in hospital
Newborn genetic screenings/ hearing tests
Jaundice
Vaccinations
Taking baby home- first night
Class 4:
Breastfeeding/ feeding your baby
Involvement of dad/partner
Latching/ positions
Breastfeeding challenges
Bottles/ pumping/ expressing/ formula feeding
Class 5:
Sleep- presented by OT and Sleep Consultant Nicole Trautmann
“Empowered Parents”- the “normal” vs unwell baby- Presented by Paediatric GP Dr Jess Smith
What to do if my baby is unwell
Class 6:
What to expect in the first 6 weeks- sleep/routine/ feeding
Bathing a baby
The 4th trimester
How to read my baby
How to settle my baby
Baby wearing
Sex/relationships/ contraception
Matrescence, maternal/ parental mental health- taught by Clinical Psychologist, Carly Abromowitz