Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Melbourne.
Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg - Parent Education Classes. Hybrid format, Face-to-face and online (Zoom). For Mercy Hospital for Women booked clients only. Contact Phone: 03 8458 4152
Mercy Hospital for Women ONLINE Parent Education Classes
Commence Tuesday 7 May 2024: 1pm - 3pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education ONLINE Classes - For Mercy Hospital patients ONLY
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks.
Each class is 2 hours long.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week and are all ONLINE (via ZOOM)
COST: $175 per couple for 4 sessions and includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1- Tuesday 7 May 2024, 1pm - 3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour & Birth - covers hormones and physiology of labour, stages of labour, support & comfort in labour, pain relief.
Class 2 - Tuesday 14 May 2024, 1pm- 3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour and Birth Variations - discussion on induction of labour, assisted or surgical births + more
Class 3 - Tuesday 21 May 2024, 1pm- 3pm - via ZOOM app
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 28 May 2024, 1pm - 3pm - via ZOOM app
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer / mobile device.
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks
Face-to-Face Parent Education Series: Tues 7 May: 5-7pm
Tuesday 7 May 2024: 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 7 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Tuesday 14 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Tuesday 21 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Tuesday 28 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 8 May, 12pm-2pm : NEW TIME
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 8 May, 2024
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW LABOUR REFRESHER class : Face-to-face
Thursday 9 May 2024 : 1pm - 3pm
This labour refresher class is for parents who would like to update their knowledge of labour & birth.
Maybe it's been a few years since your last baby, or maybe you birthed at a different hospital previously.
Our Parent Education midwife will go through topics such as:
- Stages of labour
- When to call the hospital
- Where to come in labour
- Coping in labour (at home & in hospital)
You will also have the opportunity to ask the educator any questions along the way as well.
Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 1pm - 3pm
This class is a face-to-face class at Mercy Hospital for Women, Studley Road, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 16 May 2024 : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
Time: 9.30am-10am
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Wednesday 22 May, 2024, 12.30 - 2.30pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Face-to-Face Parent Ed Classes: Wed 22 May, 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 22 May 2024: 5pm - 7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2 hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 22 May 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 29 May 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 5 June 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 12 June 2024: 5pm - 7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 30 May 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 30 May 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 30 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 6 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 13 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 20 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 1 & 15 June 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 1 June 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
**Please note - there is ONE WEEK OFF between the workshops (Long Weekend)**
Workshop 2 : Saturday 15 June 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Ed Series 2024
Starts Tuesday 4 June 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 4 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Tuesday 11 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Tuesday 18 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 25 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 22 & 29 June 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 22 June 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 29 June 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 27 June 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 27 June 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 27 June 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 4 July 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 11 July 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 18 July 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW MANDARIN Interpreted, face-to-face class series
Friday 28 June 2024 : 9.30am - 12pm
These 4 classes are designed for our Mandarin speaking families. A Mandarin interpreter will be present with an educator to cover information such as:
- Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
产程不同阶段，生产技巧，您的陪产人员可以怎样帮助您，生产中的止疼措施
- Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
生产的医疗干预例如破腹产及催产
- Understanding breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
母乳对母婴双方的好处，我如何确定宝宝喝饱了，母乳的产生过程，关于母乳的常见问题
- The new family at home : newborn baby behaviour, settling baby, mum's physical/emotional recovery, child safety
正常新生儿行为，安抚宝宝技巧， 女性产后的身体及精神恢复，婴儿安全
Dates:
Class 1 Friday 28 June: 9.30am-12pm
Class 2 Friday 5 July: 9.30am-12pm
Class 3 Friday 12 July: 9.30am-12pm
Class 4 Friday 19 July 9.30am-12pm
All 4 classes will be face-to-face at MHW hospital. Suitable from 24 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 3 July, 2024: 9.30am-11.30am
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 3 July, 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 6 & 13 July 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 6 July 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 13 July 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 4 & 11 May 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 4 May 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 11 May 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women MULTIPLE BIRTH Parent Ed Classes
Friday 3 & 17 May 2024: 9am - 11.30am
This 2 part, face-to-face education series is for parents with a multiple pregnancy.
The series runs over 2 x weeks and will cover information such as:
Labour and birthing multiples
Feeding your babies
Care of the newborns
Physical & emotional recovery after birth
Adjusting to family life with multiples
SERIES DATES :
Class 1 - Friday 3 May 2024 : 9am - 11.30pm
(Note week off in between)
Class 2 - Friday 17 May 2024 : 9am - 11.30pm
LOCATION: 3rd Floor - Seminar room 1
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC 3084
These will both be face-to-face sessions and give you the opportunity to meet other families expecting twins or more!
Open to families booked to birth their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women
COST: $100
Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided
1 ticket includes 2 people attending - 1 birthing parent & 1 support person
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 2 May 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 2 May 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 2 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 9 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 16 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 23 May 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Thursday 2 & 9 May 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Thursday's: 9.30am - 2pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Thursday 2nd May 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Thursday 9 May 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Friday 26 April, 2024, 1.30 - 3.30pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Friday 26 April 2024
Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Friday 26 April 2024 : 11.30am - 12pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Friday 26 April 2024
Time: 11.30am - 12pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Caesarean Section 1 hour information session
Friday 26 April 2024 : 9.30am - 10.30am
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Caesarean Section 1 hour information session (CANCELLED)
Tuesday 2 April 2024 : 1.30pm - 2.30pm
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Vietnamese Interpreted, in-person Parent Education Classes
Tuesday 23 April 2024: 9.30am - 12pm
These 3 classes are designed for our Vietnamese speaking families. A Vietnamese interpreter will be present with an educator to cover information such as:
- Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
- Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
- Understanding breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
- The new family at home : newborn baby behavior, settling baby, mum's physical/emotional recovery, child safety
Dates:
Class 1 Tuesday 23 April 2024 : 9.30am -12pm
Class 2 Tuesday 30 April 2024 : 9.30am - 12pm
Class 3 Tuesday 7 May 2024 : 9.30am - 12pm
All 3 classes will be face-to-face at MHW hospital. Suitable from 24 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 20 & 27 April 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 20 April 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 27 April 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
Thursday 18 April 2024: 5pm - 7pm
This class is for women who would like more information about having a vaginal birth, after having had a previous Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Cost: $50 per couple for 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Signs of labour, stages of labour, when to come to hospital, what to expect with care in labour, pain relief in labour & birth.
You will have the opportunity to discuss specific questions with a midwife during this face-to-face session.
Date: Thursday 18 April, 2024
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
Suitable from around 27 weeks of pregnancy
Only for Women who are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Thursday 18 April, 2024, 1.30 - 3.30pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
Time: 1.30 - 3.30pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
MHW Parent Ed Face-to-face Classes: start: Wed 17 April 2024
Starts Wed 17 April 2024, 5.30-7.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2 hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 17 April 2024: 5.30pm -7.30pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 24 April 2024: 5.30pm -7.30pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 1 May 2024: 5.30pm -7.30pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 8 May 2024: 5.30pm - 7.30pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Tuesday 16 April 2024 : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Tuesday 16 April 2024
Time: 9.30am - 10am
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 12 & 19 April 2024 :10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 12 April 2024
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 19 April 2024
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Face-to-Face Parent Education Series: Tues 9 April: 5-7pm
Tuesday 9 April 2024: 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 9 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Tuesday 16 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Tuesday 23 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Tuesday 30 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 6 & 13 April 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 6 April 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 13 April 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Postnatal Workshop - The 4th trimester
Postnatal Workshop Friday 5 April, 2024.
This 4.5hr workshop will cover all the postnatal information we include in our full series of classes - but WITHOUT the labour & birth information.
This class is suitable if you are having a planned caesarean birth or would like a refresher on newborn feeding, care and behaviour.
Date: Friday 5 April 2024
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
Location: Level 3
This class is face-to-face at Mercy Hospital
This class will cover topics such as (but not limited to)
- Breastfeeding: benefits for mum and baby; how breastfeeding works, challenges in the breastfeeding journey, your support team's role.
- Baby care in the early days, settling your newborn, mum's physical and emotional recovery post-birth, safe sleeping and other safety topics.
This workshop is designed to build your confidence and knowledge in learning about what your baby needs as well as feeding and caring for them
Suitable to attend from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
For families booked to have their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Farsi Interpreted, in-person Parent Education Classes (CANCELLED)
Thursday 4 April 2024: 1pm-3.30pm
These 3 classes are designed for our Farsi speaking families. A Farsi interpreter will be present with an educator to cover information such as:
- Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
- Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
- Understanding breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
- The new family at home : newborn baby behavior, settling baby, mum's physical/emotional recovery, child safety
Dates:
Class 1 Thursday 4 April 2024 : 1pm - 3.30pm
Class 2 Thursday 11 April 2024 : 1pm - 3.30pm
Class 3 Thursday 18 April 2024 : 1pm - 3.30pm
All 3 classes will be face-to-face at MHW hospital. Suitable from 24 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women
Caesarean Section 1 hour information session
Tuesday 2 April 2024 : 1.30pm - 2.30pm
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 27 March, 10am-12pm
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 27 March, 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 21 March 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 21 March 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 21 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 28 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 4 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 11 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women: Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
Thursday 21 March 2024: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
This class is for women who would like more information about having a vaginal birth, after having had a previous Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Cost: $50 per couple for 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Signs of labour, stages of labour, when to come to hospital, what to expect with care in labour, pain relief in labour & birth.
You will have the opportunity to discuss specific questions with a midwife during this face-to-face session.
Date: Thursday 21 March, 2024
Time: 12.30 - 2.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
Suitable from around 27 weeks of pregnancy
Only for Women who are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Tuesday 19 March 2024: 1pm - 1.30pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Tuesday 19 March 2024
Time: 1pm - 1.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 16 & 23 March 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 16 March 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 23 March 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 15 & 22 March 2024 :10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 15 March 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 22 March 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Face-to-Face Parent Ed Classes: Wed 13 March, 5.30-7.30pm
Wednesday 13 March 2024: 5.30-7.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2 hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 13 March 2024: 5.30 -7.30pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 20 March 2024: 5.30pm -7.30pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 27 March 2024: 5.30pm -7.30pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 3 April 2024: 5.30pm - 7.30pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Face-to-Face Parent Education Series: Tues 12 March 5-7pm
Tuesday 12 March 2024: 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 12 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Tuesday 19 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Tuesday 26 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Tuesday 2 April 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Caesarean Section 1 hour information session
Tuesday 12 March 2024 : 10am - 11am
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
MHW Parent Ed Face-to-face Class Series : 28 Feb 2024
Starts Wednesday 28 February 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 28 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 6 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 13 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 20 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Education Series Thurs 22 Feb 5-7pm
Thursday 22 February 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 22 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 29 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 7 March 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 14 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Thursday 22 Feb, 2024, 12-2pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Thursday 22 February 2024
Time: 12 - 2pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
> How does breastfeeding work
> What are the benefits for mum and baby
> How does my body make milk
> How important are support people when breastfeeding
> Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
MANDARIN Interpreted, in-person Parent Education Classes
Thursday 22 February 2024: 9am-11.30am
These 3 classes are designed for our Mandarin speaking families. A Mandarin interpreter will be present with an educator to cover information such as:
- Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
产程不同阶段，生产技巧，您的陪产人员可以怎样帮助您，生产中的止疼措施
- Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
生产的医疗干预例如破腹产及催产
- Understanding breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
母乳对母婴双方的好处，我如何确定宝宝喝饱了，母乳的产生过程，关于母乳的常见问题
- The new family at home : newborn baby behaviour, settling baby, mum's physical/emotional recovery, child safety
正常新生儿行为，安抚宝宝技巧， 女性产后的身体及精神恢复，婴儿安全
Dates:
Class 1 Thursday 22 February 2024: 9am-11.30am
Class 2 Thursday 29 February 2024: 9am - 11.30am
Class 3 Thursday 7 March 2024: 9am-11.30am
All 3 classes will be face-to-face at MHW hospital. Suitable from 24 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 17&24 February 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 17 February 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 24 February 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Postnatal Workshop - The 4th trimester
Friday 16 February 2024
This 4.5hr workshop will cover all the postnatal information we include in our full series of classes - but WITHOUT the labour & birth information.
This class is suitable if you are having a planned caesarean birth or would like a refresher on newborn feeding, care and behaviour.
Date: Friday February 16, 2024
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
Location: Level 3
This class is face-to-face at Mercy Hospital
This class will cover topics such as (but not limited to)
> Breastfeeding: benefits for mum and baby; how breastfeeding works, challenges in the breastfeeding journey, your support team's role.
> Baby care in the early days, settling your newborn, mum's physical and emotional recovery post-birth, safe sleeping & other safety topics.
This workshop is designed to build your confidence and knowledge in learning about what your baby needs as well as feeding and caring for them
Suitable to attend from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
For families booked to have their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 15 February 2024
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thursday 15 February 2024
Time: 12 - 12.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Start Tuesday 13 February 2024, 4-6pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Tuesday 13 February 2024, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Tuesday 20 February 2024, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth variations
Class 3 - Tuesday 27 February 2024, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 5 March 2024, 4pm -6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women ONLINE Parent Education Classes
Commence Tuesday 13 February 2024:12-2pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education ONLINE Classes - For Mercy Hospital patients ONLY
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks.
Each class is 2 hours long.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week and are all ONLINE (via ZOOM)
COST: $175 per couple for 4 sessions and includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1- Tuesday 13 February 2024, 12pm-2pm - via ZOOM app
Labour & Birth - covers hormones and physiology of labour, stages of labour, support & comfort in labour, pain relief.
Class 2 - Tuesday 20 February 2024, 12pm-2pm - via ZOOM app
Labour and Birth Variations - discussion on induction of labour, assisted or surgical births + more
Class 3 - Tuesday 27 February 2024, 12pm-2pm - via ZOOM app
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 5 March 2024, 12pm-2pm - via ZOOM app
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer / mobile device.
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 3&10 February 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 3 February 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 10 February 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Ed Series 2024
Starts Wednesday 31 January 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 31 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 7 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 14 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 21 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women MULTIPLE BIRTH Parent Ed Classes
Tues - 30 Jan & 6 Feb 2024: 10am-12.30pm
This 2 part, face-to-face education series is for parents with a multiple pregnancy.
The series runs over 2 x weeks and will cover information such as:
Labour and birthing multiples
Feeding your babies
Care of the newborns
Physical & emotional recovery after birth
Adjusting to family life with multiples
SERIES DATES :
Class 1 - Tuesday 30 January, 2024 : 10.00am - 12.30pm
Class 2 - Tuesday 6 February, 2024 : 10.00am - 12.30pm
LOCATION: 3rd Floor - Seminar room 1
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC 3084
These will both be face-to-face sessions and give you the opportunity to meet other families expecting twins or more!
Open to families booked to birth their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women
COST: $100
Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided
1 ticket includes 2 people attending - 1 birthing parent & 1 support person
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 25 Jan 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 25 January 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 25 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 1 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 8 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 15 February 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Education Classes
Commence Thursday 18 January 2024 1-3pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - For Mercy Hospital patients ONLY
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks.
Each class is 2 hours long.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE & face-to-face (see below)
Cost: $175 per birthing parent + 1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1- Labour & Birth (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) Thursday 18 January 2024, 1pm-3pm
Class 2 - Variations to labour & birth (Online via Zoom) Thursday 25 January 2024, 1pm-3pm
Class 3 - Understanding Breastfeeding (Online via Zoom) Thursday 1 February 2024, 1pm-3pm
Class 4 - The 4th Trimester - The New family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) Thursday 8 February 2024, 1pm-3pm
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer / mobile device.
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 17 January, 10am-12pm
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 17 January, 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women ONLINE Parent Education Classes (CANCELLED)
Commence Mon 15 January 2024
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education ONLINE Classes - For Mercy Hospital patients ONLY
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks.
Each class is 2 hours long.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week and are all ONLINE (via ZOOM)
COST: $175 per couple for 4 sessions and includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1- Thursday 18 January 2024, 1pm-3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour & Birth - covers hormones and physiology of labour, stages of labour, support & comfort in labour, pain relief.
Class 2 - Thursday 25 January 2024, 1pm-3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour and Birth Variations - discussion on induction of labour, assisted or surgical births + more
Class 3 - Thursday 1 February 2024, 1pm-3pm - via ZOOM app
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Thursday 8 February 2024, 1pm-3pm - via ZOOM app
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer / mobile device.
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 13&20 January 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 13 January 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 20 January 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
Friday 12 January 2024: 1pm - 3pm
This class is for women who would like more information about having a vaginal birth, after having had a previous Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Cost: $50 per couple for 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Signs of labour, stages of labour, when to come to hospital, what to expect with care in labour, pain relief in labour & birth.
You will have the opportunity to discuss specific questions with a midwife during this face-to-face session.
Date: Friday 12 January, 2024
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
Suitable from around 27 weeks of pregnancy
Only for Women who are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 12 & 19 January 2024 :10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 12 January 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 19 January 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Thursday 11&18 January 2024: 10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Thursday's : 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Thursday 11 January 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Thursday 18 January 2024, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Caesarean Section Information session FREE
Tuesday 9 January 2024 : 10am - 11am
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Education Class Series 2023/24
Starts Thursday 14 December 2023, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
NOTE: There is a 2 week gap between Class 2 & Class 3
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 14 December 2023: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 21 December 2023: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 11 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 18 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women: Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
Thursday 14 December 2023: 12.30-2.30pm
This class is for women who would like more information about having a vaginal birth, after having had a previous Caesarean Section (VBAC)
Cost: $50 per couple for 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Signs of labour, stages of labour, when to come to hospital, what to expect with care in labour, pain relief in labour & birth.
You will have the opportunity to discuss specific questions with a midwife during this face-to-face session.
Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
Suitable from around 27 weeks of pregnancy
Only for Women who are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Ed Series 2023/24
Starts Wednesday 13 December 2023, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
NOTE: There is a 2 week gap between Class 2 & Class 3
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 13 December 2023: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 20 December 2023: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 10 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 17 January 2024: 5-7pm)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Caesarean Section Information session FREE
Tuesday 12 December 2023 : 10 - 11am
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Wednesday December 6 & 20, 10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Wednesday's (1 week off in-between classes) : 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Wednesday 6 December 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Wednesday 20 December 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 2 & 9 December 2023, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $200 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 2 December 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 9 December 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Friday 1 December 2023 : 10am-12pm
Parent Education Classes for families booked to birth at Mercy Hospital for Women
Face-to-face class series - 1 class each week, run over 4 weeks
Each class is 2 hours long
Classes are on same day and at same time each week - Face-to-Face in the Hospital
COST: $175 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth : Friday 1 December 2023 : 10am - 12pm
Class 2 Variations to Labour & Birth : Friday 8 December 2023 : 10am -12pm
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding : Friday 15 December 2023 : 10am 12pm
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home : Friday 22 December 2023 : 10am - 12pm
Face -to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Friday 24 November 2023, 10am-12pm
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 per couple for 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Friday 24 November, 2023
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
Only for grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Start Thursday 16 November, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Thursday 16 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Thursday 23 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth variations
Class 3 - Thursday 30 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Thursday 7 December 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Start Wednesday 15 November, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Wednesday 15 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Wednesday 22 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth variations
Class 3 - Wednesday 29 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Wednesday 6 December 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Education Class 2023
Start Tuesday 14 November, 9.30-11.30am
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks
Each class is 2 hours long
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $175 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 14 November 2023 : 9.30-11.30am)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Tuesday 21 November 2023 : 9.30-11.30am)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Tuesday 28 November 2023 : 9.30-11.30am)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 5 December 2023: 9.30-11.30am)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face -to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 28wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 11 & 18 November, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $200 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 11 November 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 18 November 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 27 Oct & Friday 3 Nov 10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 27 October 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 3 November 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Start Thursday 19 October, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Thursday 19 October 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Thursday 26 October 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth variations
Class 3 - Thursday 2 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Thursday 9 November 2023, 5pm - 7pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women HYBRID Parent Education Class 2023
Starts Wednesday 18 October 2023, 4-6pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks
Each class is 2 hours long
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 18 October 2023: 4-6pm)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 25 October 2023: 4-6pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 1 November 2023: 4-6pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 8 November 2023: 4-6pm)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face -to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 28wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 7 & 14 October 2023, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $200 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 7 October 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 14 October 2023, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 6 & 13 October 2023, 10am-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 10am - 2.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 6 October 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 13 October 2023, 10am - 2.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes (CANCELLED)
Start Thursday 7 Sept, 12.30-2.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Tuesday 3 October 2023 : 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Tuesday 10 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Variations to labour & birth
Class 3 - Tuesday 17 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 24 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women FACE-to-FACE Parent Ed Classes
Start Tuesday 3 October 4-6pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education
4 x 2 hour classes over 4 weeks
COST $200 : 1 ticket includes 2 people attending class (1 birthing parent +1 support person) for 4 sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book
Class 1- Tuesday 3 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth
Class 2 - Tuesday 10 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Labour and Birth variations
Class 3 - Tuesday 17 October 2023, 4pm - 6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 24 October 2023, 4pm -6pm
Face to face at MHW, Heidelberg
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Face-to-face sessions: Mercy Hospital for Women, Level 3, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start from 28 weeks pregnancy
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women TWINS Parent Education series
Tuesday 19 & 26 Sept, 2023. 10am-12.30pm
This 2 part, face-to-face education series is for parents expecting twins.
The series runs over 2 x weeks and will cover information such as:
Labour and birthing twins
Feeding your babies
Care of the newborns
Physical & emotional recovery after birth
Adjusting to family life with twins.
SERIES DATES :
Class 1 - Tuesday September 19, 2023 : 10.00am - 12.30pm
Class 2 - Tuesday September 26, 2023 : 10.00am - 12.30pm
LOCATION: 3rd Floor - Seminar room 1
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg VIC 3084
These will both be face-to-face sessions and give you the opportunity to meet other families expecting twins.
Open to families booked to birth their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women
COST: $100
Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided
1 ticket includes 2 people attending - 1 birthing parent & 1 support person
Mercy Hospital for Women