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The one thing you learnt in Parents Centre antenatal classes that stuck with you and helped you navigate the first few months of parenthood
Our Parents Centre Aotearoa antenatal classes cover everything that expecting parents need to know during pregnancy, birth and beyond. There’s a whole lot of new information to take in – but we all remember that one fact that sticks with us and can be drawn on time and time again during our parenting journey. Thank you to everyone who shared the one key insight that really helped them in the early days of parenting. runners up
Winner “To always follow my intuition regardless of whatever others may be telling me.” Joan Elwin
“Don’t have high expectations! Take each day as it comes.” Karen Ngatawa
“Not all the advice you receive from well-meaning strangers will work for your family.” Jordan B Our favourite response has won a complete set of the Natural Instincts prize pack – formulated with the finest plant-derived ingredients, certified organic extracts, and pure essential oils to nourish and rejuvenate your skin.
“Breastfeeding may not be easy. The honesty of this comment stuck with me. I breastfed both my kids for about five months, and one more than the other. The first time, it was SO painful, the first 10 days were hell. You usually tend to focus on the birth, but breastfeeding was hard for me.” E Charles
“Communicate with your midwife throughout your birth and ask questions if you’re unsure. It’s your body and your birth.” Anna Williams
Get involved by heading to our website parentscentre.org.nz or following us on social media. There’s a prize to be won for one lucky contributor, announced in each issue of KiwiParent. 70 | KiwiParent
