Childbirth Education: 5 Week Course

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Thank you for registering for Barwon Health's weeknight childbirth education course running Thursday evenings from 2 September - 30 September 2021. We look forward to having you join us! Please contact maternity reception on 4215 2060 in the week prior to arrange payment of $160 for the course. If you are eligible for the concession rate please present to maternity reception with your concession card in order to access the reduced rate. Parking is available in the St Mary's Hall car park without a permit after hours. Please enter from the rear of the building. Please ensure you bring a water bottle and any snacks you may need as it is unsure as to whether the kitchen facilities will be open due to covid restrictions. If you have any questions, please contact Maternity Hub Reception on 4215 2060 or email cbe.maternity@barwonhealth.org.au www.barwonhealth.org.au/maternityservices

Childbirth Education: 5 Week Course

Classes run every Thursday evening 6-8:30 for 5 weeks for women at least 28 weeks gestation at the time of the first class.

By Barwon Health Maternity Services

Date and time

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 6:00 PM - Thu, 30 Sep 2021 8:30 PM AEST

Location

Health Education and Research Building (HERB)

285-299 Ryrie Street Geelong, VIC 3220 Australia

About this event

Topics

Week 1 - Pregnancy & Labour

Thursday 2 September 2021

  • Movements matter
  • Common pregnancy concerns
  • Low risk pregnancy, spontaneous labour
  • Signs of labour
  • Stages of labour

Week 2 - Pain Management

Thursday 9 September 2021

  • Principles of managing pain in labour
  • Suggested support strategies for pain management
  • Benefits of upright positions in labour
  • Medical pain relief- N2O/O2, morphine, epidural

Week 3 - Unexpected Outcomes

Thursday 16 September 2021

  • Methods and reasons for induction of labour
  • Assisted births- vacuum/ forceps
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Caesarean sections
  • Placenta complications
  • Other unexpected outcomes

Week 4 - Breastfeeding/Infant Communication

Thursday 23 September 2021

  • Benefits of breastfeeding
  • What's in breast milk, how does it look, how much does my baby need
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Infant communication
  • Digital hospital tour

Week 5 - The Postnatal Journey

Thursday 30 September 2021

  • Most common newborn appearances
  • Settling techniques including swaddling
  • SIDS
  • Postnatal health concerns
  • Perinatal anxiety and depression
  • Community support and follow up

Course fees:

$160.00 - Standard Full Fee

$50.00 - Concession or Health Care Card holder

Please contact maternity reception on 4215 2060 one week prior to the commencement of the course to arrange payment.

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