Werribee Mercy Hospital, Werribee, Melbourne

Werribee Mercy Hospital Birth and Early Parenting Education Childbirth & Early Parenting Education Classes Run weekly over 3 consecutive sessions All sessions are face-to-face at Werribee Mercy Hospital in the Outpatients department (300 Princess Highway, Werribee) Cost: $130 - Covers birthing parent + 1 support person Suitable from 30 weeks Workshop 1 Topics covered: Stages of labour, active birth, Pain and how to work with it, what to bring to hospital, when to come to hospital and baby’s first hours Workshop 2 Topics covered: Variations in labour and birth, induction of labour, caesarean birth, pain relief options and a hospital tour! Workshop 3 Topics covered: The immediate postnatal period, understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn & settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, support at home/relationships & more! Classes are non-refundable.

Werribee Mercy Hospital Birth and Early Parenting Education Breastfeeding Education - Monday evening class Runs once a month on Monday's: 6pm - 9pm All sessions are face-to-face at Werribee Mercy Hospital (300 Princess Highway, Werribee 3030) Cost: Free. Covers birthing parent + 1 support person Suitable from 30 weeks Women receiving maternity care at Werribee Mercy Hospital can join experienced midwives and lactation consultants in a three-hour workshop. Our breastfeeding classes are taught by experienced Midwives and Lactation Consultants. Breastfeeding is natural but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy! Before you give birth, get familiar with the techniques that increase success on your breastfeeding journey. Benefit from hands on practice of positioning your baby and find out about important support networks in your local area.