Post Natal Classes

Mater Maternity postnatal classes are an essential part of your hospital stay. Expertly designed to equip our patients with knowledge and tools to help them care for their newborn and themselves. Classes include the transition to home with first baby, the transition to home with a sibling, breastfeeding, baby massage and baby bathing and physiotherapy.

Online Classes

Please see below information for in person and online classes that are currently available and scheduled for this week. For online classes, please click the link to register and access the class at the scheduled time. For in-person classes, please register at the midwife desk or if unsure ask your midwife for more information.

Please note: These may not be available on public holidays.

Monday

• 9:30am: Postnatal Exercise Class in the Maternity Lounge

Tuesday

• 9:30 am: Baby Massage Class in the General Nursery 
• 9:30am: Becoming a big brother or sister – helping your older child adjust to your new baby  **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above**
• 10:30am: Bringing baby home – what to expect in the first 12 weeks    **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above** 

Wednesday

• 9:30am: Postnatal Exercise Class in the Maternity Lounge
• 9:30am: Becoming a big brother or sister – helping your older child adjust to your new baby  **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above** 
• 10:30am: Bringing baby home – what to expect in the first 12 weeks   **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above** 

Thursday

• 9:30am: Becoming a big brother or sister – helping your older child adjust to your new baby   **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above** 
• 9:30am: Baby Massage Class in the General Nursery
• 10:30am Bringing baby home – what to expect in the first 12 weeks   **Please note this class is currently being offered both in-person in the Maternity Lounge and on Zoom via the link above** 

Friday and Sunday

• 9:30am: Postnatal Exercise Class in the Maternity Lounge

Additional Maternity Resources

Below you will find a range of additional videos, articles and information sheets to help support you during your postnatal stages.

Breastfeeding

• Video: Mater Maternity Breastfeeding Class – On Demand
• Video: Breastfeeding Positions Guide
• Video: Attaching Your Baby at the Breast

Postnatal Physiotherapy

• Pre-recorded Class: Baby Massage
• Pre-recorded Class: Physiotherapy – Postnatal Exercises
• Postnatal Exercise Guide
• Wearing Your Abdominal Support Binder
• Video: Baby Massage
• Baby Massage Guide

Additional Resources

• Introducing your toddler to a newborn – Article by Obstetric Social Worker Genevieve Muir
• Video: Changing, Bathing & Wrapping a Newborn
• Safe Sleeping