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We now offer both in-person and online Childbirth and Early Parenting education for people booked to give birth at the Women's.
There are a mix of midweek and weekend class options. We recommend to attend a program between weeks 28 - 32 of pregnancy.
All classes are designed to provide participants with knowledge and strategies as they navigate late pregnancy, labour, birth, breastfeeding and parenthood.
Download 2024 information flyer
Eligibility
To be eligible to attend you need to be:
- Pregnant with your first baby
- Birthing at the Women’s
Topics included
- Signs of labour, including when to come to hospital
- Progress of labour and birth
- Role of the support person
- Practical coping methods during labour
- Medical options for pain management
- Assistance with birth
- Understanding breastfeeding
- Safe sleeping and settling
- Communicating with your baby
- Community supports for the family
Bookings
To view dates and make bookings:
Childbirth Education Classes Eventbrite page
Please note
- It is recommended to book as early as possible, as programs fill quickly.
- Choose your dates carefully as it will not be possible to change your booking.
- Refunds can be requested directly in Eventbrite, up to one week before the event starts.
- If choosing an in-person program you will be sent information on the venue before the program begins.
- For those accessing online programs, an email with the link will be sent two days before the event.