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Bellies to Babies Antenatal & Postnatal Classes with Janine Penny

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Bellies to Babies Antenatal & Postnatal Classes with Janine Penny

In-person antenatal classes in Hawke’s Bay and online options across New Zealand, supporting parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

Congratulations, I am so excited for you. You are about to embark on one of life's most exciting journeys - becoming a parent. My mission has always been to be here for all, and for all to be comfortable, safe, secure, included, informed and empowered. Bellies to Babies Antenatal Classes provide antenatal education, with a range of options to suit everyone. My classes are fun, friendly, informative and impartial, you will come away with lots of information and hints and tips and all your questions answered (curly ones included!). Antenatal education is a crucial component of antenatal care. There are many excellent reasons, especially for those experiencing the surprises, curiosity and fears of pregnancy for the first time. They help you, and your partner prepare yourselves mentally, emotionally and physically for your journey to parenthood. Making connections with other parents due around the same time as yourselves is equally important - I will help you create a great support network. Check out our 5 star reviews on Facebook and Google. I'd love you to join me, sign up today :)
Janine x

24/03/2026

A question I get asked all the time - "What is the difference between your in-person and live, online classes?"

My focus is always the same - helping you move from second-guessing everything..... to actually feeling calm, confident and prepared.

No overwhelm
No judgment
No pressure to do things a certain way

Real talk, honest conversations, evidence informed education, practical hands-on activities and support.

23/03/2026

There’s something about becoming a parent that shifts things a little…

You start thinking about the “what ifs.”

What if they choke?
What if they stop breathing?
What if something just doesn’t feel right?

Not in an anxious, spiralling kind of way - more in that quiet, responsible “I want to be ready” kind of way.

Because in an emergency, it’s not about knowing everything…
it’s about knowing what to do in those first few moments.

Those moments where staying calm, recognising what’s happening, and taking the right action can make all the difference.

Most parents I speak to don’t want to feel like they’re guessing in that situation. They want to feel steady. Clear. Capable.

And the truth is…
googling in an emergency isn’t a plan.

That’s exactly why I run the Baby & Infant Emergency Know-How workshop.

It’s practical, hands-on, and focused on the things that actually matter - what to look for, what to do, and when to act.

We cover things like:
• choking
• CPR
• breathing concerns
• fevers
• head bumps and common accidents

All in a way that builds confidence without overwhelming you.

If this has been sitting in the back of your mind - this is your nudge.

Next workshop: 10th June

If you’d like more details or want to join us, just let me know or keep an eye out - I’ll share more soon.

09/03/2026

Today I’ve been writing one of the most personal chapters in my book.

The chapter that talks about the emotional side of becoming a parent - the baby blues, postnatal depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and the things we don’t always talk about out loud.

While writing it, I’ve had moments where my own memories surfaced. My heart raced, anxiety crept in, and I felt the familiar edge of panic that once lived very close to me after the birth of my own children.

More than twenty years have passed since then.

But experiences like that leave marks, and sometimes certain conversations or memories can still stir things up.

I’m sharing this because I want the parents who will read this book to know something important.

This chapter isn’t written from a distance.
It’s written from a place of understanding.

And if parts of your own journey feel heavy, complicated, or hard to talk about - please know you are not alone.

Some chapters in life take time to process.
Some stories take courage to tell.

But they matter.

And so do you.

27/02/2026

Considering a TENS machine to support you during labour?

24/02/2026

I’ve been working on something behind the scenes… and I’m finally ready to share it.

I’ve created the Bellies to Babies Support Hub on Skool — an online space dedicated to pregnancy, birth and early parenting.

For a while now, I’ve felt the limits of Facebook groups. Each class gets its own group, information gets buried, conversations disappear, and not everyone is even on Facebook anymore.

So I built something better.

Inside the Hub, everything is organised and easy to find — whether you’re 10 weeks pregnant or holding your newborn.

There are sections for:
• Pregnancy
• Labour & Birth
• Early Parenting
• Partners

You’ll find clear explanations, reflective checklists, real talk about induction, epidurals, hormones, water birth, newborn feeding, transition… and space to ask the questions you’re actually thinking about.

You don’t have to be one of my in-person class members.
You don’t even have to live locally.
If you’re pregnant (or planning to be) and want grounded, evidence-based education in a calm space — this is for you.

It’s education you can trust.
Support you can return to.
And a community that grows with you.

This is for you.

Come join us inside the Hub.

Let’s make pregnancy and birth feel less overwhelming — and more empowering.

https://www.skool.com/bellies-to-babies-support-hub-2294/about

17/02/2026

A nourished mother changes the whole story.

Not just nourished with food.
But nourished with rest.
With reassurance.
With real information.
With someone saying, “You’re doing better than you think.”

When a woman feels supported in pregnancy…
When she understands what’s happening in her body…
When she feels heard in labour…
When she’s allowed to recover slowly after birth.....

Everything shifts.

Her confidence shifts.
Her nervous system shifts.
Her experience shifts.

And when she feels steady, informed, and cared for — that ripple moves outward.

Into her birth.
Into her recovery.
Into her parenting.
Into her relationship.
Into her baby.

We spend so much time preparing for the baby.

But what if we put just as much care into preparing and protecting the mother?

Because a nourished mother doesn’t just cope.

She grows.
She trusts herself.
She steps into this new chapter feeling supported, not depleted.

And that changes the whole story.

If you’re pregnant right now, ask yourself:
Where am I being nourished?
And where might I need more support?

You deserve it.

09/02/2026

Apparently this is what happens when you mix 20+ years of antenatal education, a love of teaching, a few baby dolls, and a whole lot of passion for supporting parents.

No filters. No perfection.
Just real conversations about pregnancy, birth, babies, and everything in between.

I get to talk about bodies doing incredible things, answer the questions people are often too nervous to ask, laugh a lot, and help parents feel calmer and more confident as they head into one of the biggest seasons of their lives.

Honestly, it’s a pretty great job.

If you’ve ever sat in one of my classes, held a baby doll, practised a nappy change, or had that “ohhhh… that makes sense now” moment — this one’s for you.

04/02/2026

One of the most common things parents say to me is
“I just want to know what to do if something goes wrong.”

That’s exactly why I run my Baby & Infant Emergency Know-How Workshop.

This workshop is all about practical, hands-on skills and building confidence — not fear or overwhelm. We focus on helping you feel calmer and more prepared if your baby or young child ever needs urgent help.

We cover:
– choking response for babies and young children
– CPR basics
– recognising red flags and when to act
– common emergencies and how to respond

I know timing can be tricky — some families are right in the newborn bubble already — so if this one doesn’t work, these workshops run bi-monthly and there will be another coming up soon.

Most parents leave saying,
“I hope I never need this… but I’m so glad I know it.”

I’ll share the details below. If you’re unsure whether this is right for you or your family, feel free to message me — I’m always happy to chat.

Preparing doesn’t mean expecting the worst. It means giving yourself tools and confidence.

Wednesday 11th Feb, 5.30 - 7.30pm
$85.00 (per couple)

https://belliestobabies.co.nz/baby-first-aid-info-session

27/01/2026

I’ve been quietly working on something for a while now… and it finally feels real enough to say it out loud.

I’m writing a book.

It’s not a textbook.
It’s not a “do this perfectly” guide.

It’s a companion for pregnancy, birth, and early parenting — grounded in real stories, honest reflections, practical guidance, and the things people don’t always say out loud.
The emotional stuff.
The messy stuff.
The beautiful, confusing, life-shifting stuff.

This book is shaped by years of teaching, listening, and walking alongside parents — and by the many conversations that happen after class, when the questions get deeper and the masks come off.

It’s still a draft.
Still evolving.
Still being shaped.

But it’s coming from a very real place, and I’m excited (and a little nervous) to finally share that.

More to come — but for now, this is me saying: I’m building something meaningful.

21/01/2026

Pregnant? Join me to explore our Maternity Wards before the BIG day and I'll show you where to go, we'll have a look in the rooms, find out where you can get 'ice chips' from and I'll share some hints and tips for creating a calm and personalised birthing space.

Register your space here: info@belliestobabies.co.nz

07/01/2026

If you’re pregnant and feeling a bit unsure about what actually happens on the day you arrive to have your baby, a guided maternity tour can be really reassuring.

These tours give you the chance to see the space, understand how things work, and ask questions ahead of time — which often helps reduce anxiety and build confidence.

You’re very welcome to bring your partner or support person along. These guided tours are open, and everyone is welcome.

If you’d like a calm way to familiarise yourself with the birthing environment before labour begins, you’ll find details about upcoming tours on my website - www.belliestobabies.co.nz

Details are there whenever you’re ready.

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9 Clyde Jeffery Drive
Napier
4112

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+64226370624

Website

https://belliestobabies.co.nz/

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From Bellies to Babies Antenatal Classes provides face to face antenatal education throughout Hawke’s Bay, along with LIVE, interactive online classes available from Cape Reinga to Bluff in the comfort of your own home. My classes are fun, friendly, informative and impartial, you will come away with lots of information and hints and tips and all your questions answered.

Hey there, if we haven’t met yet, I’m Janine - a Diploma Qualified Birth Educator (qualified in 2005 with Aoraki Polytechnic), a mum, an artist and lover of flowers and plants (61 plants and counting)!

I have 15+ years of experience in facilitating and teaching Antenatal Education to parents-to-be in the public and private sectors. During this time I have had the pleasure of educating over 3000 parents wanting to know all their options during labour, birth and parenting.

I am passionate about giving you all the information you need to make informed choices, and how to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for you to labour and birth in. Contact doesn’t stop when classes finish either, I feel it is important to continue the friendship, support and encouragement after baby is born - I love baby snuggles too! I keep in contact with all my classes and catch up with them during the year.

With lots of different class options, there’s something suitable for you. Mainstream 6 week classes are held throughout the year in Napier, Hastings and Havelock North, Private Consultations - One on One sessions, Boutique Weekend Classes are held in Napier and Havelock North throughout the year and LIVE interactive online 5 week classes throughout the year and available to everyone in New Zealand.

Please feel free to contact me directly for more information.

Bookings are essential, my classes are very popular and do fill up quickly, so please make contact early in your pregnancy to secure your place (after 14 weeks).

I am also an Internationally Qualified Baby Massage Instructor. Teaching parents a combination of Indian and Swedish massage strokes, reflexology and gentle yoga stretches to help support you and your baby.

Looking forward to meeting you soon.

Janine x