Online antenatal classes
Our online classes prepare expecting parents for labour, birth and caring for their newborn. The classes have been designed by experienced midwives.
The classes are broken up in modules so that you can watch them at your pace in the comfort of your own home. They cover the following:
- managing labour and birth
- inductions, assisted deliveries and caesars
- labour and birth
- breastfeeding
- parenting newborns
- virtual tour of the maternity unit
After you book online, you will receive login details via email to access the online classes through our maternity portal.
Small group classes
Our midwives conduct regular parenting education classes. They can be attended by first-time parents or those needing a refresher or having a Caesarean for the first time.
- Parenting Program Weekend Workshop
Workshop is a full weekend- Saturday 8:15am - 4pm and Sunday 8:30am - 3pm. - Caesarean Section Education Class
Saturday 8:15am - 4pm.
We recommend you book a class that is approximately 4-6 weeks before your due date so the information is fresh in your mind.
Parenting classes cover the following topics:
- Vaginal birth (including assisted births & pain relief options)
- Caesarean births
- Induction of labour
- Characteristics of newborns
- Tests & routines in hospital
- Breastfeeding
- Safe sleeping/SIDS
- Parenting challenges
- Emotional wellbeing
- Sleep/settling
- Community support
Please contact your health insurer to find out if the cost of the online or small group classes are covered under your policy.
Baby CPR and first aid course
We recommend that parents undertake a first aid course to learn the life-saving skills of CPR and first aid for babies.
Visit www.cprkids.com.au or search for local providers.
