Birth and Transition to Parenthood
The Birth and Transition to Parenthood program aims to equip those birthing (or supporting the birthing person) to birth at The Royal Hospital for Women (RHW).
An experienced RHW midwife facilitates this program. It has been structured around evidence-based content to provide participants with the skills and confidence to embrace their journey to birth and the transition to parenthood.
Ideally this program should be commenced between 26 – 30 weeks gestation (but you can choose when works best for you). It is open to those expecting their first baby, subsequent baby, more than one baby. Your partner / support person is encouraged to attend each session with you.
Over 5 weeknight sessions, the content of this program will include:
- Labour and birth
- Understanding and practice of freedom of movement in labour and birth
- Relaxation and breathing practice
- Pain relief options for labour and birth
- Water birth
- Intervention in labour and birth
- Caesarean birth
- Baby cares including feeding and settling
- Postnatal support and wellbeing
- Support tips for partner
Wednesday's 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost is $299 (cost covers the birthing person and partner / support person)
Location
Seminar room 1 and 2
Level 0, Royal Hospital for Women,
Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031