Led by Penny Stanbury
During the class many topics are covered regarding health and wellbeing during pregnancy, providing a guide to the many changes you may experience, both physically and emotionally.
The physical changes of pregnancyCommon discomfortsEating for health in pregnancyVitamins and
Class Calendar
Prenatal Yoga
Led By Portia Selkirk
This class is taught by our prenatal yoga teacher, Portia Selkirk, and is suitable for pregnant women after 14 weeks of pregnancy onwards to;
Help you maintain your health and fitness throughout your pregnancy in a safe and controlled environment.Aid in birth preparation
Breathing & Meditation For Pregnancy & Birth
Led by Carmela Baynie
This class is taught by yoga teacher, singer & songwriter, Carmela Baynie, and is designed to help you tune in to the very first phase of mothering. The effects of meditation and breathing techniques will benefit both you and your developing baby.
Overall
Breathing & Meditation For Pregnancy & Birth
Led by Carmela Baynie
This class is taught by yoga teacher, singer & songwriter, Carmela Baynie, and is designed to help you tune in to the very first phase of mothering. The effects of meditation and breathing techniques will benefit both you and your developing baby.
Overall
Prenatal Yoga
Led By Portia Selkirk
This class is taught by our prenatal yoga teacher, Portia Selkirk, and is suitable for pregnant women after 14 weeks of pregancy onwards to;
Help you maintain your health and fitness throughout your pregnancy in a safe and controlled environment.Aid in birth preparation
Physiotherapy For The Pregnant Body
Led by Julia Schwarz
This class is held by registered physiotherapist, Julia Schwarz. It is designed to help you understand and manage the musculoskeletal changes and give you simple strategies to help manage hormonal changes and common physical discomforts in pregnancy.
The session will
Grandparents Update & Morning Tea
Bookings essential
This is an information session run by our midwife Penny Stanbury over morning tea. Our information session will include the changes in maternity and newborn care, and how, as grandparents, they can best support you and your newborn. A grandparent's role can have such a positive
Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting Series
Class 1:
The Third Trimester & Breastfeeding
120 minutes
Approx 32 weeks
1st Wednesday in Apr / Jun / Aug / Oct / Dec 2020 3pm – 5pm
Physical changes in the third trimesterPreterm labourHDP (hypertensive disease of pregnancy) & oedema (swelling)Listeria/childhood
Elective Caesarean Section
This class is specifically for women who are having an elective Caesarean Section, and will include education on the following:
Preparation for a caesarean sectionAnaesthetic, General, Epidural, SpinalPost operative routinePain reliefWound CareNewborn sleep patternsSIDs guidelinesNappy
Anaesthetics (Pain relief)
Dr Carole Lamond, anaesthetist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, will teach this class on what to expect from anaesthesia in obstetrics. This class is appropriate for anyone planning on using anaesthesia for their delivery or would simply like more information on the topic. The class will include
Antenatal Breastfeeding
Benefits of BreastfeedingWhat is a normal breast and nippleAnatomy and Physiology of the lactating breastHow long to feed?One breast or two?Signs of a “let down”The first feedColostrum, foremilk and hindmilkNormal feeding patterns for the first few daysEngorgement/normal fullnessBaby led attachment
Class 3: Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting
Class 3:
Complications Of Labour & What To Expect In The Postnatal Period
Partners welcome
Pain Relief options for labourComplications of labour and deliveryUnplanned caesarean birthNewborn babies: what to expect at the time of birthLength of stay and postnatal optionsWound/perineal
Class 2: Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting Series
Class 2:
Normal Labour & Caring For Your Newborn
Partners welcome
Pre-labour or labour? How to know the differenceWhen to go to hospital and what to takePartners – how to support women in labourStages of labour – what is happening?Newborn sleep patternsSettling techniquesSIDs
Class 1: Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting Series
Class 1:
The Third Trimester & Breastfeeding
Physical changes in the third trimesterPreterm labourHDP (hypertensive disease of pregnancy) & oedema (swelling)Listeria/childhood illnessesBenefits of breastfeedingAnatomy and physiology of breastfeedingAttachment and
Expressing & Storing Breastmilk
When and why we express and store breastmilkHow to expressWhat sort of pump would be best for you? (Hand-pump, battery, electric)Things to consider before buying a breast-pumpHow to safely store breastmilkHow to use frozen breastmilkTips on how to manage returning to work and continue
The Support Persons Class
This class will provide both mother and birthing partner with tools to help and enhance the birthing process. It aims to assist mother and their partner in having the birth that is right for them. This class will include:
Breathing techniques for contractions – how to effectively use your
Breastfeeding Clinic
The first few weeks of breastfeeding are always the hardest. It is common for your baby to be the first you have ever held, let alone totally cared for. The whole idea can be quite daunting and scary and breastfeeding can seem so hard. We want to support you. If you are having trouble, please don’t
New Mothers Group
The New Mother Group is suitable for any new mother wishing to connect with other mothers in a supportive, fun and educational setting. The Mothers Group includes numerous activities, such as baby massage and breastfeeding education.
Session 1- Getting to know each
Baby Massage
Baby Massage is about much more than actual massage. It provides a wonderful opportunity to communicate and bond with your baby. We know that parents who provide massage to their infants have less anxiety, less depression and an improved mood. Some other benefits also include:
Most babies sleep
