The series usually runs over 6 weeks in a row... unless advertised otherwise.

CLASS 1: Preparing for late pregnancy and normal labour (Midwife)

• Living with pregnancy (tips and remedies)
• Physical and emotional changes during pregnancy
• Signs and stages of labour and birth
• Tour of Maternity Unit 

CLASS 2: Pregnancy Fitness (Physiotherapist)

• Anatomy of the pelvis, muscles and ligaments - function and changes in pregnancy and labour
• Exercise for abdominal, lower back and pelvic floor muscles
• General fitness for pregnancy, labour and after birth
• Relaxation session

CLASS 3: Managing normal labour (Midwife)

• Normal labour - understanding your body's response
• Role of partner and support people
• Pain relief options during labour and birth
• Active birth techniques (Movement, Positions, Breathing patterns) - to keep you calm and confident through labour

CLASS 4: Managing normal birth and unexpected outcomes (Midwife)

• Medical aspects of birth - Induction, Vacuum, Forceps, Perineal tear, Caesarean Section
• Normal birth - Positions and Breathing patterns
• Using water for labour and birth
• Relaxation session (10min - optional at the end of the class)

CLASS 5: Your newborn baby and  breastfeeding (Midwife)

• Your baby's first hour
• The first few days in hospital and home for Parents, Baby and Support
• Midwifery in the Home (MiTH)
• Breastfeeding and settling

CLASS 6: Early Parenthood (Midwife)

• Parenting issues and lifestyle changes
• Practical skills with dolls - nappy changing, massaging, tummy time, dressing, wrapping, safe sleeping
• Communicating with your baby and normal newborn behaviours
• Support services and resources

All sessions are facilitated by a Registered Midwife and Physiotherapist.
We recommend that you START around 26 - 30 weeks of pregnancy

Location

if Online  sessions - Please relax at home in your lounge room and have ready

an Armless chair to straddle, 2 Tennis balls (for massaging) and wear comfortable loose clothing.

- The Virtual Meeting Room Link will be emailed after booking.

Hornsby Hospital, Maternity Unit, level 2, Antenatal Clinic, Education Room

Contact Details

Contact Event Organiser

Louise.VaughanSmith@health.nsw.gov.au