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Maternity Home

At Mater Maternity we are pleased to collaborate with passionate antenatal educators to help you and your partner prepare for the arrival of your baby and the transition into early parenthood. Each provider has their own guidelines on when best to complete the classes (generally between 26 and 34 weeks) as well as information on health fund rebates. We recommend booking in for these classes early as spots may be limited.

Mater Maternity also provides a wide array of postnatal education in the Hospital during your stay to help you prepare for life with your newborn once you return home.

Sarah Tooke Childbirth & Parenting Education

We’re proud to partner with Sarah Tooke Childbirth & Parenting Education, a program thoughtfully designed and delivered by Registered Midwife and Antenatal Midwife Coordinator at The Mater, Sarah Tooke.

Sarah and her team of experienced Mater midwives offer expert-led childbirth and parenting workshops in a welcoming, small-group setting - created specifically with Mater families in mind. With a focus on compassionate, evidence-based education, these sessions provide the knowledge and confidence parents need as they prepare for birth and early parenting.

Workshops are held at a conveniently located venues in Crows Nest & Newtown.

Mater clients receive an exclusive 10% discount.

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Birth & Beyond Education

Mater midwives Lucy Carroll and Kristin Gosling are the team behind Birth & Beyond Education. Providing education and guidance beyond a hospital setting and into the community, preparing couples for the journey into parenthood with a range of antenatal education offerings.

"We would love to work alongside you to enrich your pregnancy, birth and parenting journey."
-Birth & Beyond Educators

All classes are held in Manly.

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Antenatal Breastfeeding Class

We are pleased to offer an Antenatal Breastfeeding Class where patients can learn about the benefits of breastfeeding and discuss antenatal expressing with a Certified Lactation Consultant. The class is free of charge to all Mater Maternity patients from 32 weeks and partners are encouraged to attend. Classes are held on Wednesdays at 11:30am in the Maternity Lounge on the third floor of the Hospital. Registration is limited and bookings are essential.

Post Natal Classes

We have a range of classes available during your stay covering topics such as postnatal physiotherapy, baby massage, bathing your baby, bringing your baby home and breastfeeding.

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