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Parents-to-be worried by demise of ante-natal class provider

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The demise of the country's largest provider of childbirth and parenting classes has left some expectant parents worried.

Parent Centre has offered ante-natal and parenting classes around the country for more than 70 years.

Earlier this week the charitable trust announced it is closing in December due to "financial and resourcing challenges".

Parents-to-be who are enrolled in courses from the new year, will have to find an alternative.

Parent Centre says it encourages parents to connect with its independent educators through its website.

Yasemine Kavas lives in Titahi Bay, near Porirua, north of Wellington.

She's 22 weeks pregnant,  and is now struggling to find a alternative pre-birth class, as the one she was enrolled in, will not go ahead.

Kathryn also speaks with Nelson antenatal tutor Amelia Crundwell.