Childbirth & Parenting Education Program

These education programs will prepare you emotionally and physically for pregnancy, labour, birth and your early parenting experience. Our educators aim to ensure you and your partner feel confident and informed about pregnancy, birth and parenting, and as prepared as possible.

Optional formats include:

4 week program, held on weeknights over 4 consecutive weeks

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday 7.00-9.00pm

2 Day Consecutive Saturday OR Sunday Program, 9.00am-1.30pm

Cost $330 per couple (Benefits may apply from your health fund)

What is covered in the Labour Classes

When to come to hospital
What to bring to hospital
Stages of Labour
Normal vaginal delivery / Birthing experiences
Caesarean Section - a brief overview
Role of the support person
Positions for Labour
Pain Relief options
Induction of Labour

Aim of Parenting Classes

To enable parents to enjoy their postnatal and early parenting experience, by having confidence and understanding of the issues involved

To develop an understanding of the demands of a new baby at home and strategies to help you both cope to learn about community support available to new parents.