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.