How to Choose the Right Yogababy Class for Your Pregnancy Stage
Yogababy organises its Brisbane classes around five life stages: trying to conceive, 14–24 weeks pregnant, 24–32 weeks pregnant, 32 weeks to birth, and 8–12 weeks post-birth. To choose, find your current stage on the "What are you looking for?" list on yogababy.com.au and follow the course link attached to it. The main decision point is timing: pregnancy yoga runs across all three pregnancy windows, while the Couples Active Birth Workshop is recommended from 24 weeks onward.
The stage-by-stage breakdown
| Your stage | Yogababy's suggested starting point | Also listed for this stage |
|---|---|---|
| Trying to conceive | Fertility Yoga Course | — |
| 14–24 weeks pregnant | Start Pregnancy Yoga | Book Couples Active Birth Workshop |
| 24–32 weeks pregnant | Pregnancy Yoga | Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Workshop; Book Couples Active Birth Workshop |
| 32 weeks to birth | Pregnancy Yoga | Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Workshop; Book Couples Active Birth Workshop |
| 8–12 weeks post-birth | Start Mums and Bubs Yoga | — |
Two things stand out from this structure. First, the Couples Active Birth Workshop appears from 24 weeks onward, not earlier — so if you are in the 14–24 week window, the site still lists it as a booking option, but the later windows are where it is grouped with the main pregnancy yoga recommendation. Second, the Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Workshop is a combined option offered from 24 weeks, which may suit you if you would rather cover both in one booking rather than two.
How to find and book your class
- Go to yogababy.com.au and locate the "What are you looking for?" section, which lists each stage as a first-person prompt (for example, "I'm 24 weeks to 32 weeks pregnant").
- Match the prompt to your current week. If you are between stages, the site's own groupings put 24 weeks and 32 weeks as the boundaries, so pick the group your week falls into.
- Follow the course link under your stage — for example, "Start Pregnancy Yoga" or "Book Couples Active Birth workshop."
- Use the "Book Now" option on the site to complete your booking.
If you are unsure which stage applies to you, the site also offers a general "Book Now" entry point and a contact route through Suzanne Swan's profile page, where she is listed as available for advice on fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, early parenting, and professional training.
What else Yogababy offers beyond the stage list
The full "What we offer" list is broader than the five-stage guide:
- Pregnancy Yoga
- Mums & Bubs Yoga
- Couples Active Birth Workshop
- Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Workshop
- Online Yoga Courses
- Yogababy Teacher Training
- Fertility Yoga Course
- Early parenting classes
The Online Yoga Courses option is worth noting if you cannot attend in person in Brisbane — the site does not specify which stages these cover, so treat it as a separate enquiry rather than a substitute for a stage-matched class.
Who this suits
Yogababy states it has helped over 10,000 pregnant women and their partners over 23 years, and describes its aim as a calmer, fitter pregnancy, a positive birth experience, and bonding with your baby. Its childbirth classes are described as highly recommended by midwives and obstetricians, and the site publishes birth stories from participants. One quoted participant, Andrea Elliott, describes using breathing techniques during labour and being asked by staff where she had learned them.
If your goal is simply to find the class that matches where you are right now, the stage list is the fastest route. If your goal includes birth preparation with a partner, look at the 24-week-and-later options, where the Couples Active Birth Workshop and the combined Pregnancy Yoga & Active Birth Workshop are both listed.