Barnstaple Antenatal course for babies due July, August, September 2026

Schedule

Mon Jun 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Family Compass | Barnstaple, EN

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A FREE 4 week antenatal course designed for all expectant parents, either with or without a partner
About this Event

FREE 4 week Antenatal Course. Including information about labour, birth, feeding and life as a new parent.

The course will run from 6-7pm in the Garden Room at Family Compass, Old Town Station, Barnstaple on Mondays:

  • 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd June 2026

We will then arrange a reunion for everyone to attend with their babies!



Who can attend?

Pregnant women/people with or without a partner/birthing partner from the second trimester (13 weeks).



Who will be teaching this course?

Holly, a local mum of 2, qualified Antenatal Teacher and IBCLC (lactation and infant feeding specialist). Holly has worked with parents across North Devon and Torridge for 7 years and is passionate about informing parents to be on the most helpful and important areas around birth and early motherhood.



What will the course cover?
  • Stages of labour
  • Inductions & interventions
  • Informed decision making
  • Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding
  • Signs of labour
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Positions for birth
  • Early days of parentood
  • Normal newborn behaviour
  • Where to go for support



What do I need to bring/wear?

Comfortable clothes, Holly will provide equipment, information sheets, pens/paper and refreshments.



How much is the course?

This course is completely free.

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Where is it happening?

Family Compass, Old Town Station, Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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