The Sutherland Hospital
Welcome to Sutherland Hospital's Parent Education booking page. Our Parent Education sessions are a great way to prepare you and your family for childbirth and parenting. Education, knowledge, and support are key to positive experience and empowering families to make informed decisions about their journeys.
Click below to see more details of the sessions available
Having Your Baby & Becoming Us (weekend session) 2023
Having Your Baby is a comprehensive labour, birth, and parenting program run by a midwife and a physiotherapist. This session is run over two weeks, eg. consecutive Saturdays 9.30am-3.30pm. Becoming Us complements this session by focusing on the transitions into parenthood. This section of the session is run online over two evenings 6:30-8:30pm. Ideally you will begin this program from 26-34 weeks gestation.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Breastfeeding 2023
Sutherland's breastfeeding program is run by a lactation consultant from 6.30pm-9pm. This session includes: The first breastfeed, breast changes during the first few weeks, the role of rooming in and baby led feeding, positioning and attachment, signs your baby is getting enough milk, overcoming challenges. This program is best attended from 26 to 34 weeks gestation.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Calmbirth® 2023
Calmbirth® is a highly acclaimed childbirth education program. Calmbirth® prepares couples mentally, emotionally and physically for the birth of their baby. Calmbirth® understands the interrelationship between the mind and body – how our bodies react to our thoughts. Calmbirth® uses this mind- body connection to assist couples to replace the fear, stress and anxiety about giving birth with the knowledge and skills to birth their baby calmly, fearlessly, safely and confidently.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Active Birth 2023
The Sutherland Hospital's Active Birth program is a one off 3 hour session from 6-9pm. Run by a midwife with extensive experience in supporting women achieve a positive and empowered birth using upright and active birth techniques. This is a practical and physiological labour focused program. Ideally this session is best between 26 and 36 weeks gestation.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Baby & Kids First Aid 2023
Sunday 12 November 2023
When you first bring your newborn baby home from hospital it is both an exciting and daunting time. Being prepared and confident in your ability to provide First Aid for your new baby is an important skill to learn. This information session teaches you the very important skills and confidence needed to provide CPR and First Aid in the emergency situation.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Having Your Baby & Becoming Us - Seven Week Session 2023
Wed 15 Nov - 3 Jan 2024 - 6.30-8.30pm
Having Your Baby is a comprehensive labour, birth, and parenting program run by a midwife and a physiotherapist. This program is run in the evening over five weeks, 6:30-8:30pm face to face. Becoming Us complements this session by focusing on the transition into parenthood. This is held online over the last two weeks, 6:30-8:30pm. Ideally you would start this program from 26-30 weeks gestation.
The Auditorium (Level 2) - Education Centre, Sutherland Hospital
Just for Dads 2023
Wednesday 15 November 2023
A stand alone session Just for Dads running on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Topics covered include: What it means to be dad, dad's role in labour and birth, infant communication, bonding, caring for your baby, dad's role in supporting breastfeeding, changing relationships and roles. A great way to meet some other Dads to be.
Education Centre, Level 2
Meeting Baby 2023
Saturday 25 Nov 2023 9.30am to 3.30pm
This one day session focuses on meeting your new baby and the first few days with your newborn. We will discuss breastfeeding, sleep and settling and newborn behaviour. This session is ideally attended by those who are doing 'Active Birth' or 'Calmbirth®'. This session is best attended from 28 - 36 weeks gestation.
Sutherland Hospital- Auditorium
Breastfeeding - Virtual Online Session 2023
Monday 27 November 6.30pm to 9.00pm
This Breastfeeding session is run by a lactation consultant from 6:30pm-9pm. Included is: The first breastfeed, breast changes during the first few weeks, the role of rooming in and baby led feeding, positioning and attachment, signs your baby is getting enough milk & overcoming challenges. The beauty of this session is you can take part from the comfort of your own home. An invite with the link to log in will be sent to you a few days before the session starts.
TSH & SGH Maternity & Breastfeeding Conference 2023
Annual Sutherland and St George Hospital Maternity & Breastfeeding Conference for professionals 2023
St George Hospital, Research & Education Centre, Auditorium