Bookings for classes are essential; please contact the Parent Education team to book your place. Please book in early to avoid disappointment. Your partner or support person is welcome to attend our classes with you.
Healthy pregnancy discussion
- Monday at 6.00pm to 8.30pm
The healthy pregnancy discussion is for women who are between 12 and 20 pregnant. The session provides an enjoyable evening for women and their partner or support person focused on understanding the physical changes pregnancy brings. This session involves discussion with a midwife, dietitian and physiotherapist.
Childbirth and parenting courses
These courses are offered to first time mothers and their partner or support person.
Five week series
- Tuesday or Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Condensed course (over two sessions)
- Option 1: Friday 8.45am to 2.30pm and Monday 6.30pm to 9.00pm
- Option 2: Saturday 8.45am to 2.30pm and Monday 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Topics include:
- when to come to hospital, normal labour and active birth
- methods of pain relief, induction of labour and assisted birth
- introduction to breastfeeding
- parenting and postnatal issues.
It is recommended that you also attend a breastfeeding and physiotherapy class.
Breastfeeding workshop
- Monday 1.00pm to 3.00pm
- Thursday 1.00pm to 3.00pm
The breastfeeding workshop provides the opportunity for all pregnant women to learn positioning and attachment techniques in a small group setting.
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC)
For women and their partner or support person planning a vaginal birth after a previous caesarean birth.
Planning a positive caesarean birth
For women and their partner or support person who are booked for a caesarean birth.
Multiple birth class
An evening specifically designed for women and their partner or support person expecting twins or triplets.
A multiple birth breastfeeding class is also offered.
Physiotherapy classes - Skills for birth and beyond
Bookings should be made directly via the Physiotherapy department on: (08) 6458 2790.
This class provides the opportunity to practice relaxation, breath awareness, massage and positioning to improve your comfort during pregnancy and childbirth.
Family Birth Centre and Midwifery Group Practice
The Family Birth Centre and Midwifery Group Practice midwives hold their own parent information sessions. Please discuss this with your midwife if you are interested in attending.
Community Midwifery Program
The Community Midwifery Program offers antenatal classes. Please discuss this with your midwife if you are interested in attending.
Women who have KEMH as their supporting hospital can also access KEMH specific services.