Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop consist of 6 sessions held online or face to face on a Thursday evening for 6 weeks. Each class runs for 2 hours 15 minutes, from 6:45 pm – 9:00 pm and includes a supper break. First time parents-to-be, benefit enormously from these classes as there is plenty of time to interact and discuss a range of topics from labour and birth to breastfeeding and parenting.
Westmead Hospital positive birth and parenting workshop is a unique childbirth preparation program that brings together only evidence-based techniques and practices. The techniques that you learn for your birth in this course are supported by research.
The workshop starts promptly at 6:45 pm. Please arrive at 6.30 pm for registration so the event can begin on time. This event is held in the Westmead Hospital Education and conference center. Enter via entrance 4 of the hospital.
YOU MUST BE BIRTHING YOUR BABY AT WESTMEAD PUBLIC HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED FEE. ALL WOMEN BOOKED TO BIRTH THEIR BABY AT ANOTHER HOSPITAL MUST PAY FULL FEE.
It is recommended to book this program if you are due between 26th Sep- 19th Dec 2024
Topics include the following:
- How labour starts
- Labouring at home and when to come to hospital
- Positions for labour and birth – being active
- Normal birth
- Techniques for labour and birth
- Acupressure
- Massage
- Breathing and relaxation
- Tour of the Birth Unit
- Birth requiring medical assistance
- Breastfeeding
- Calming an unsettled baby
- Communicating with your baby
- Parenting issues – including postnatal depression, returning to work, roles and identities.
- And more!!
FAQ'S
Can my partner/support person attend classes with me? Partners are encouraged to attend with you. If your partner can't make it then you can bring along a support person.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? WSLHD-Westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au
Is my registration/ticket transferable? No
for queries email: WSLHD-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au
Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can return to the booking page to do so.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Please bring your ticket with you. You can print out or save your ticket on the Eventbrite app if you wish to keep it for future reference.
What is the refund policy?
A full refund may be given only in the following circumstances:
- Premature birth
- Hospital admission
- Cancellation request 3 weeks prior to the class commencement date
If less than three weeks’ notice will incur a fee of $30.00. NO REFUND will be given for cancellation requests less than three days before a class commences. NO REFUND will be given for change of mind after the program has commenced.
Private Health Fund rebates are available. A certificate is issued on request on completion of this course.
