Parent Education Program
For Expectant Parents
Our qualified staff coordinate a comprehensive program to help you and your partner prepare for childbirth and parenting. The program is free of charge and sessions are held either in the evenings or on Saturdays. Education sessions include:
- Fitness in pregnancy (conducted by our consultant physiotherapist)
- Anatomy relating to pregnancy and childbirth
- Stages of labour
- Strategies for coping with labour
- Pain relief during labour
- Feeding your baby
- Care of mother and baby
- Lifestyle, physical and emotional changes during pregnancy and following childbirth
- Medical intervention (Caesarean section, forceps)
- Information an epidurals and other pain management options
In addition to the above, practical sessions include:
- Infant massage
- Relaxation techniques and positioning during labour
- Strategies for managing labour and the birth of your baby
- A visit to the Maternity Unit (including Birthing Suites)
For Expectant Fathers
Studies have shown that men's greatest concern following childbirth is their changing identity, the future of their relationships and developing an understanding of what is required in their new role as "father".
Confidence, understanding and the positive attitude to face this new direction in life can strengthen your capabilities as a parent, and provide the family unit a solid grounding for the future.
in response, Calvary has initiated an expectant fathers session, conducted by men, and specifically for men.
How to Book
For details and bookings please phone our Maternity and Women's Health Unit on 6278 5328. It is advisable to book for these programs well ahead of time.
Modified 27 Jun 2005
