POSITIVE BIRTHS, POSITIVE NEWS

For the past 18 years, Warkworth local Helen Bartrom has been guiding and facilitating specialist antenatal education for thousands of expecting couples – and now, thanks to new funding, her transformative courses are accessible to all.

What began as local workshops has grown into a nationally respected offering, praised as “life-changing, transformative, and empowering” by parents across New Zealand. Helen’s antenatal courses provide practical tools, essential knowledge, and mindset shifts that support a calm, confident pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. Glowing reviews on her website, Google, and her 130+ episode podcast reflect the wide-reaching impact of her work.

Until recently, these courses came with a significant cost – but now, through generous funding from The Wright Family Foundation and The Village NZ, a free online hub supporting mums and whānau in the first 1000 days of parenthood, parents can attend for free.

“This is beyond my wildest dreams,” says Helen. “I've always wanted cost to be no barrier to parents accessing this knowledge and support, but as a small business owner, I still need to pay the bills.”

The benefits extend far beyond birth preparation. Couples learn to cultivate a positive mindset, release fear, manage stress, and develop practical tools for navigating pregnancy, labour, and postpartum with confidence. Partners, too, gain a deeper understanding to become empowered teammates.

Courses are available in Warkworth and throughout Auckland, with live online sessions open to families nationwide.

“This is a rare opportunity for pregnant couples. We don’t know how long the funding will last, so I encourage everyone to take advantage while it’s available.”

Helen is also a certified trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapist, supporting clients with birth trauma, anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being.

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