Empowered Birth Class

Our one day antenatal class is interactive, fun and relaxed. We keep our classes small to ensure you have plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

We cover everything you need to know to have a positive birth experience including:

Class content:

  • Stages of labour and what to expect in each phase

  • Physiology of birth

  • Hormones in labour

  • How your body helps you to cope with labour

  • How baby’s position can affect labour and how to help get them in the optimal position

  • How to know if you are really in labour + when it’s time to go to hospital

  • Comfort measures for coping with labour

  • Massage and acupressure for natural pain relief

  • Breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques that you can use during labour

  • Your support person will learn how they can support you physical and emotionally

  • Interventions in labour - why and when they might be done

  • Statistics for Wollongong Public and Private hospital

  • Inductions and caesarean births

  • Medical pain relief options

  • Decision making for pregnancy and birth and how to know what’s right for you

  • How to write a realistic birth plan

Time: 9am-5:15pm (includes a 45 min lunch break at about 1pm)

Cost: $340 per couple

What to bring: A bottle of water. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be practising labour positions. We supply all the props and equipment. We provide morning tea and there are nearby shops to purchase lunch, we also have a fridge and microwave if you wish to bring your own lunch.

Places are strictly limited to eight couples per class, to secure your place click the button below

Fourth Trimester Class

This short class has been designed to fill a gap in our society-education & support for the Fourth Trimester.
The first 3 months of your baby being earthside, the transition to a new role for you and a new family dynamic.
Parents to be have access to so much information & advice, that it can sometimes be overwhelming. We created this intimate class to provide skills & education as a way to help alleviate any worries or anxiety that new parents may feel. We want you to leave feeling empowered & ready to prepare a gentle fourth trimester.

We cover everything you need to know to have a positive 4th trimester experience including:

Class content:

  • The golden hour

  • The breast crawl

  • Breastfeeding

  • Babywearing

  • Infant sleep

  • Postnatal recovery & depletion

  • Hormones & bonding with baby

  • Settling & swaddling techniques

Time: 9am-1pm

Cost: $100 per couple

Bundle and Save! If you book for both classes use discount code BUNDLE to save 10%

Classes are held at 180-182 Wentworth Street Port Kembla

 

If you have any questions prior to booking we can be contacted via info@illawarrabirthclasses.com.au