Antenatal classes for couples

Antenatal Classes: Preparing for Parenthood with Confidence

Antenatal classes in Waverley, Johannesburg: a four-week course for expectant couples covering labour, feeding and newborn care.

Book your spot Call 068 880 5805

Where: Centre of Advanced Medicine, 15 Scott Street, Waverley, Building B, Unit B2.8, Johannesburg 2090
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, by appointment
Call or WhatsApp: 068 880 5805
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Course: Four weekly sessions for expectant couples

Welcome to our antenatal classes for couples in Waverley, Johannesburg, designed to empower you for the incredible journey of parenthood. Our expert-led courses provide you with the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to navigate childbirth and the first few weeks with your newborn. You will feel prepared and confident as you move into this new and exciting phase of your life, all while connecting with other expectant parents who will form a valuable support network.

What we cover in our antenatal classes

Week 1: Labour, vaginal birth and pain relief

Pregnancy and labour

Danger signs in pregnancy
Anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and labour
Signs of labour
Stages of labour and delivery
What to pack, and when to go to hospital

Pain relief

What causes and relieves the pain
Labouring with natural methods
Pain medication in labour
The epidural

Getting started together

Your expectations and aims for the course
Planning for parenting: your values and those of the families you grew up in
How we measure success, at work and as parents

Week 2: Birth interventions, C-sections and pain management

When vaginal delivery is not possible
Induction, assisted delivery and episiotomy
C-section
Baby basics: what you need, and what you may want

Week 3: Feeding your baby and baby basics

Advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding
How to breastfeed
How to hand express
Formula feeding basics

Week 4: Parenting skills and newborn care

Baby bath
Newborn care: what is normal and what is not
Settling a fussy baby, sleep and routine
Sexuality after birth
Postnatal depression

Meet your Nurse and Midwife

Sr. Natanya Palay

Nurse, midwife and lactation consultant (IBCLC), Waverley branch

Natanya is passionate about empowering and preparing soon-to-be parents for their upcoming journey, and supporting new parents to become confident and calm in their early days of parenting. She strives to create a safe, warm space for every family who walks through our doors.

Natanya is a qualified Nurse and Midwife (BSc, University of the Witwatersrand) and an Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

What our antenatal classes cost

Our antenatal classes for couples in Johannesburg cost R2,500 per couple for the full four-week course.

Full antenatal course (4 weeks)per couple
R2,500

Prices are in rand, were last confirmed in August 2026, exclude VAT unless stated, and may change.

Frequently asked questions

Cannot find your answer? Call or WhatsApp us on 068 880 5805.

How much do antenatal classes cost?

The full 4-week course is R2,500 per couple.

What does the course cover?

Week 1: labour, vaginal birth and pain relief. Week 2: birth interventions, C-sections and pain management. Week 3: feeding your baby and baby basics. Week 4: parenting skills and newborn care.

Can my partner attend the antenatal classes?

The course is priced per couple, so your partner is included in the R2,500 fee.

When should I book antenatal classes?

We recommend booking early so you can secure a place. Call or WhatsApp 068 880 5805 to find out when the next course starts.

Join our next antenatal classes

Message us on WhatsApp or call 068 880 5805 to find out when the next antenatal classes start in Waverley.