Antenatal Classes in Balham
Congratulations and welcome to our award winning antenatal classes in Balham.
Get ready to make brilliant, local friends having babies at the same time as you, whilst learning everything you need to know from our team of pregnancy, birth, and parenting experts.
We are proud to have been voted ‘best antenatal classes’ and would love to welcome you into our amazing community here in South London.
Course dates
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Congratulations and welcome to our award winning antenatal classes in Balham.
Get ready to make brilliant, local friends having babies at the same time as you, whilst learning everything you need to know from our team of pregnancy, birth, and parenting experts.
We are proud to have been voted ‘best antenatal classes’ and would love to welcome you into our amazing community here in South London.
Course dates
Click the course months to show all session dates and due date recommendations.
Scroll down and add to cart.
Click here if your course of choice is not available.
What’s included on the course?
Course includes in person hypnobirthing and baby first aid
Reunion with your babies
18h of teaching and 4h of dedicated social time
Specialists include
Midwife
Obstetric doctor
Hypnobirthing teacher
Paediatric (baby) doctor
Feeding specialist
Baby first aid instructor
Physiotherapist
Head to one of our fun and social venues (no church halls, scout huts or flip charts here!)
Meet like minded, local friends having babies at a similar time
Learn everything you need to know for birth and life with a newborn in one course (no add ons!)
Each week covers one of five themes and includes:
A 2h in-person session, packed with practical and social activities
A bank of videos to support everything you learn
Different specialists each week
A live-online Q&A session
Notes, useful downloads and exclusive discounts
Our Balham antenatal course is held in the The Avalon, on Balham Hill.
How much are Balham antenatal classes?
Our Balham antenatal classes cost £259 for two people. We also offer a single-parent discount. See our FAQs for full details.
Who runs the classes?
Meet Emily.
Emily is one of the midwives that teaches our courses in Balham. Emily qualified from Kings College London. She says, "I can’t wait to meet everyone on the course - it is great to have the time and space to discuss what to expect, and to answer any questions you may have."
How does this differ to NCT classes in Balham?
NCT classes have been around since the 1950s and for many decades were the only antenatal classes. This means many people believe that all antenatal classes are NCT classes, which is not the case. Happy Parents Happy Baby antenatal classes in Balham are not the same as NCT classes in Balham, or other antenatal classes in and around Balham. Here are some of the differences (as per December 2024).
Our local Balham community
Most of the people coming on our Balham course are from Balham. The course is also popular with those living in neighbouring areas of Wandsworth, Clapham and Streatham. From walks to the local Commons and visits Battersea Power Station, to coffee shop hangouts and playdates at each other’s houses, graduates from our Balham antenatal classes are never short of things to do together.
Is it worth it?
Have questions?
Please use our chat function at the bottom right of the screen for answers to most questions.
Alternatively, you can find answers to commonly asked questions on our FAQs page.
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Ideal for babies due mid February, March & April
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Wednesday 8th January: Preparing for birth
Wednesday 15th January: Hypnobirthing
Wednesday 22nd January: Practical baby care
Wednesday 29th January: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Wednesday 5th February: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 10th May at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 9th January: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 16th January: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 23rd January: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 30th January: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid March, April and May
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Wednesday 5th February: Preparing for birth
Wednesday 12th February: Hypnobirthing
Wednesday 19th February: Practical baby care
Wednesday 26th February: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Wednesday 5th March: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 7th June at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 6th February: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 13th February: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 20th February: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 27th February: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid May, June and July
In person sessions: 7-9pm
***This course will take place in the Blue Room at The Avalon, 16 Balham Hill, London SW12 9EB ***
Wednesday 2nd April: Preparing for birth
Wednesday 9th April: Hypnobirthing
Wednesday 16th April: Practical baby care
Wednesday 23rd April: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Wednesday 30th April: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 2nd August at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 3rd April: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 10th April: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 17th April: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 24th April: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid June, July and August
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Wednesday 30th April: Preparing for birth ** Please note this session will take place at The Selkirk 60 Selkirk Rd, London SW17 0ES
Wednesday 7th May: Hypnobirthing ** Please note this session will take place at The Selkirk 60 Selkirk Rd, London SW17 0ES
Wednesday 14th May: Practical baby care ** Please note this session will take place at The Selkirk 60 Selkirk Rd, London SW17 0ES
Wednesday 21st May: Baby first aid and self care for parents ** Please note this session will take place at The Wheatsheaf 2 Upper Tooting Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7TS
Wednesday 28th May: Celebration social - a purely social session ** Please note this session will take place at The Avalon: 16 Balham Hill, London SW12 9EB
Saturday 6th September at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 1st May: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 8th May: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 15th May: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 22nd May: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid July, August and September
In person sessions: 7-9pm
*** Please note this course will be held at The Selkirk, 60 Selkirk Rd, London SW17 0ES ***
Wednesday 4th June: Preparing for birth
Wednesday 11th June: Hypnobirthing
Wednesday 18th June: Practical baby care
Wednesday 25th June: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Wednesday 2nd July: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 4th October at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 5th June: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 12th June: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 19th June: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 26th June: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Sessions take place at The Avalon, 16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB
Ideal for babies due mid August, September and October
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Wednesday 2nd July: Preparing for birth
Wednesday 9th July: Hypnobirthing
Wednesday 16th July: Practical baby care
Wednesday 23rd July: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Wednesday 30th July: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 1st November at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 3rd July: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 10th July: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 17th July: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 24th July: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Sessions take place at The Avalon, 16 Balham Hill, SW12 9EB
Ideal for babies due mid September, October and November
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Tuesday 29th July: Preparing for birth
Tuesday 5th August: Hypnobirthing
Tuesday 12th August: Practical baby care
Tuesday 19th August: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Tuesday 26th August: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 29th November: Reunion (suggested date)
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 31st July: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 7th August: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 14th August: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 21st August: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid October, November and December
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Tuesday 2nd September: Preparing for birth
Tuesday 9th September: Hypnobirthing
Tuesday 16th September: Practical baby care
Tuesday 23rd September: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Tuesday 30th September: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 10th January: Reunion (suggested date)
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 4th September: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 11th September: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 18th September: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 25th September: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid November, December & January
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Tuesday 30th September: Preparing for birth
Tuesday 7th October: Hypnobirthing
Tuesday 14th October: Practical baby care
Tuesday 21st October: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Tuesday 28th October: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 7th February: Reunion (suggested date)
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 2nd October: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 9th October: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 16th October: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 23rd October: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A
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Ideal for babies due mid December, January & February
In person sessions: 7-9pm
Tuesday 28th October: Preparing for birth
Tuesday 4th November: Hypnobirthing
Tuesday 11th November: Practical baby care
Tuesday 18th November: Baby first aid and self care for parents
Tuesday 25th November: Celebration social - a purely social session
Saturday 7th March at 3pm: Reunion - details will be sent closer to the time
Extra live online content: 7:30pm
Every Thursday evening throughout your course, our specialists of the week will be on hand to support you with any extra questions in the following live online sessions:
Thursday 30th October: Midwife and obstetric doctor Q&A
Thursday 6th November: Hypnobirthing relaxations and breathing practice
Thursday 13th November: Feeding specialist Q&A
Thursday 20th November: Baby doctor/First Aid & Physiotherapist Q&A