Having a baby (or babies) is an exciting time but it is also full of challenge and worries. If you are planning to give birth in Hull Women and Children’s hospital, one of our sister sites or at home with our local community midwives, we would like to offer you ante natal education sessions to provide support and information about your pregnancy, preparing for birth and caring for a new baby.
Everyone is welcome, including dads and birth partners!
Antenatal Classes
Antenatal classes (sometimes called parent education or a birth preparation course) help you get ready for your baby's birth and give you confidence and information.
Classes run online over four weeks, with one session per week. And you'll have an opportunity to ask questions find out information relevant to you and your pregnancy.
They are fun and free to attend!
There is also a service you can access via Hull Women and Children’s Facebook page called ‘Ask a midwife’.
How do antenatal classes run?
If you are registered with a Hull GP, you can choose between face-to-face or online sessions. Face-to-face sessions are full day sessions, and classes run from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Online sessions are also available and are delivered via Zoom. The information is provided over four weeks, one evening per week from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. After you book on, you will recieve a Zoom link to join the course.
If you are registered with an East Riding GP, you are offered two face to face sessions at your local children's centre, and two Zoom sessions. Ask your midwife about the sessions which will suit you.
What will we learn about?
- Labour and birth - including how to make a birth plan and discussing your choices.
- What might happen if things do not go according to your original birth plan.
- Preparing for life with a new baby - teaching baby care skills such as bathing, nappy changing, tips for coping with a crying baby and information on safer sleeping.
- Infant feeding - including practical tips on starting chestfeeding.
- Resuscitation of a baby.
- Postnatal care and what to expect after the baby is born.
These sessions give you the chance to meet other soon-to-be parents, and is welcome to birth partners too.
Book your antenatal classes now
Book your free antenatal classes if you are registered with a Hull GP or registered with an East Riding GP and have had your 20-week scan.
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Book your free antenatal classes if you are registered with a Hull GP or registered with an East Riding GP and have had your 20-week scan.
What will happen after I submit a booking request?
Contact us for further information or assistance:
I am registered with a Hull GP:
Email us at hyp-tr.hey.baby@nhs.net
Or call HEY Baby on 07769671449
I am registered with an East Riding GP:
Email us at hyp-tr.erantenatalclasses@nhs.net
Or call us on 07341887617
Postnatal Classes
Have you recently had a baby or become a parent?
At this wonderful and challenging time, it is good to meet up with other people and share experiences, joys, grumbles and laughs.
The postnatal group is very informal; there is no need to book or feel under pressure to be there on time. Just come as you are!
We do not have any formal agenda - just come and meet other parents. What you can expect to see is professionals on hand to answer any questions you may have. These staff will be available at various sessions from midwifery, accident prevention, infant feeding and House of Light.
Postnatal meet - up dates
- Friday July 19: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday July 25: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday September 27: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday October 3: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday November 8: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday November 14: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday January 17 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday January 30 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday March 21 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday March 27 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm
- Friday May 9 2025: Priory Family Hub - 1pm - 3pm
- Thursday June 26 2025: Café, Acorn Family Hub - 12pm - 2pm