Nine Essentials: Our Core Antenatal Class Experience
Description
$340 + GST (Exclusive AOC Rate) | In-Person at AOC Parnell
A beautifully delivered, expert-led antenatal course designed for parents who value calm, confidence, and clinically sound preparation for birth, feeding, and the early newborn weeks.
Whether it’s your first baby or you’re looking for a better experience this time around, Nine Essentials offers wraparound support to help you feel informed, connected, and truly ready.
Perfect for parents who:
- Are under private obstetric care or want a premium learning experience
- Prefer in-person support over large or impersonal hospital classes
- Value small groups, expert facilitators, and gentle, honest guidance
- Want to feel calm, confident, and truly prepared — no matter how their birth unfolds
What's Included
Two 4-hour in-person sessions
Held at AOC in Parnell, these thoughtfully paced sessions cover everything from labour and pain relief options to postnatal recovery and newborn care — with time to ask all your questions along the way.
Expert-led guidance
Taught by experienced midwives and an IBCLC, our small group environment gives you access to private-care-level insight, warmth, and ongoing support.
Evidence-based education
You’ll gain practical, honest knowledge on:
- Birth planning & informed decision-making
- Pain relief options (walking epidurals)
- Feeding your baby (breast, bottle, or both)
- Caring for your newborn
- Postnatal recovery & emotional wellbeing
3-month access to the Nine Online Portal
Stay supported before and after class with digital access to:
- Class materials
- Printable guides & hospital bag checklists
- Resources for birth, feeding, and the early postnatal period