Balanced, evidence-based knowledge to help you have a positive birth
Our classes are in-depth and cover both the physical process of labour so you know what to expect, while also giving you and your support person the skills to navigate your birth experience.
Illawarra Birth Classes was created by two birth doulas, Alyssa and Amelia, who are experienced with supporting births at Wollongong Public and Wollongong Private Hospitals. This class has been designed specifically for Illawarra families, it’s not a one-size-fits all generic antenatal class.
You will learn hints and tips about the local hospitals and common scenarios there.
Rather than teaching just one method for how to cope with labour, we will teach you both a large range of comfort skills. We also don’t tell you how you should give birth. We give you the skills and knowledge to best achieve whatever type of birth you are planning.
This class is perfect if you:
are planning an unmedicated vaginal birth
planning to utilise medical pain relief
not sure what you want and just want to go with the flow
birthing at hospital
having a home birth
want to feel empowered and positive about your baby’s birth
Why independent birth classes?
Hospital classes are a good start but to get modern, unbiased education, evidence shows that independent antenatal classes are the best way to have all the information. We are proud to have educated hundreds of expectant parents since 2018.
Recent studies show that people who attend independent birth classes experience:
