Refresher Antenatal Classes

Happy Parents, again!

This course is ideal for second or subsequent time parents who are looking to refresh their knowledge, debrief on previous birth experiences, prepare older children or make new friends. 

It’s perfect for those that have had babies in the last 3 years and would like a refresher. If you have a larger age gap or if one parent is a first time parent, the in-person or live-online course may be more suitable.

Our classes include

  • An online portal of videos plus live Q&A sessions, from our team of specialists - no need to find a babysitter!

  • Live session recordings in case you are called away by older children

  • Covers preparing older children, birth options and debrief, hypnobirthing, feeding, baby first aid & more

  • Course portal with videos, notes, printable documents and hypnobirthing MP3s

  • Exclusive discounts with our favourite brands

Option to add for £25:

  • Two additional social sessions if you live in one of our in-person course areas

  • Meet other local parents-to-be, due at a similar time, who are attending your local in-person course

  • These may be a mix of first time and / or subsequent time parents

  • We can’t guarantee there will always be second or subsequent time parents at the socials, but they are a great way to meet and make friends with other expectant parents living close to you

  • You will also be added to the local Whatsapp group 

All this for £69 or £94 with social add on - see course dates below

Course dates 

We know life with older children can be busy, so we record all the sessions so you can catch up if needed.

  • -Receive course materials on Monday 2nd September

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 11th September - midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 18th September - baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 25th September - feeding specialist & baby care midwife

    If choosing the social add on our booking team will contact you with date options

  • -Receive course materials on Monday 4th November

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 13th November- midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 20th November- baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 27th November- feeding specialist & baby care midwife

    If choosing the social add on our booking team will contact you with date options

  • -Receive course materials on Monday 6th January

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 15th January- midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 22nd January- baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 29th January- feeding specialist & baby care midwife

  • Receive course materials on Monday 3rd March

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 12th March- midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 19th March- baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 26th March- feeding specialist & baby care midwife

  • -Receive course materials on Monday 5th May

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 14th May- midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 21st May- baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 28th May- feeding specialist & baby care midwife

  • -Receive course materials on Monday 7th July

    Course portal, plus live online Q&A sessions at 7:30pm on:

    Wednesday 9th July- midwife & hypnobirthing teacher & obstetric doctor

    Wednesday 16th July- baby (paediatric) doctor & first aid instructor

    Wednesday 23rd July- feeding specialist & baby care midwife

 
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  • Your new family dynamic

    Our team will help you to prepare older children for the new arrival and also discuss useful tips for caring for multiple children.

  • Debrief & preparing for birth

    Our midwife and obstetric doctor will recap birth essentials and give you the opportunity to debrief on your previous birth experiences.

  • Hypnobirthing

    Our hypnobirthing teacher will guide you through all your tools for a positive and empowered birth, whether you plan a vaginal or abdominal (Caesarean) birth. With breathing, relaxations, positions and more. Our doctor will go through all your other pain relief options, should you wish to use them.

  • Feeding

    Our feeding team including an IBCLC feeding specialist will recap and support you whether you wish to breastfeed or bottle feed your baby.

  • Baby first aid

    Our baby first aid instructor will recap managing choking, resuscitation (CPR), the recovery position, burns, fevers, febrile seizures, rashes and meningitis.

Here’s what parents are saying

  • “I’ve felt very guilty this pregnancy as I’ve been so busy and had no time to focus on the new baby. It’s been great to take this time for us.”

    Claire, Leigh on Sea

  • “We wanted an antenatal course that would be tailored to second time parents, because you do have different questions and concerns. This was so useful.”

    Amy and Alex, Forest Hill

  • “I found feeding tricky the first time around and had lots of unanswered questions - the session was pitched perfectly.”

    Kim, Islington

  • “Our first birth did not go as expected, we really wanted to debrief and go into this experience with confidence. Thank you HPHB.”

    Sam and Peta, Wimbledon

FAQs

  • Absolutely! Birth partners play a really important role, so we encourage them to watch the content on the course portal with you and also join the live Q&A sessions.

  • You will be emailed instructions at the beginning of the month on how to access the course portal

  • Yes, we would recommend watching the videos in the portal before your Q&A. No new content is covered is the Q&A sessions

  • Our live online Q&A sessions are recorded so that you can catch up and watch later at a convenient time via the course portal

  • All of the sessions are included in the course price — we guarantee no sneaky, hidden costs!

  • If you book the social add on as part of your course, you will be invited to a social local to you before your baby is due.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL LOCATIONS HAVE A MONTHLY SOCIAL.

    You can contact bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com to discuss this with our team or view the course locations and courses here

    A reunion will then be arranged for the same group after your babies are born

  • When you book a refresher course with social add on you will be invited to a social event local to your area and matched to your due date/course date.

    This can be with a mixture of first time or subsequent time expectant parents that have taken our in person course in that location.

    You will also be added to the WhatsApp group of the corresponding course social you are attending.

    We will introduce you to the group ahead of the social

  • The social is held with our in person course community and are held in the evenings from 7pm

  • We recommend that you begin your course after week 25 of your pregnancy to complete the course by week 37.

    If you purchase the social add on with your booking, please bare in mind that not all courses run monthly so you may need to book an earlier course to be able to attend your social before your baby is due

  • If your baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy and you haven’t started the course, we will issue you a full refund.

    If you are part way through your course and your baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy, please contact us at bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com, and we’ll be able to assist you.

  • Please contact bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com, and we’ll be able to help you.

  • Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds once a course is booked unless there is a medical reason.

    You can read more about our refund policy here in our terms and conditions.

  • You can read our Ts and Cs here.

Got another question?

We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at bookings@happyparentshappybaby.com and our team will get back to you within the next 48 hours.