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Childbirth Education Courses (Brisbane)
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links to courses on this page
First-time
Parents
Elective
Caesarean First Baby
VBAC - Vaginal birth
after Caesarean (with Partner)
Caesarean
Birth following a Vaginal Birth. (with partner)
Refresher (with
partner or on own) - children welcome
Young mums,
school-age, with or without partners
Grandparents
Sessions
Breastfeeding
Relaxation
/ Visualisation
Hypnosis
Our courses are very personalised, having 1
- 6 couples only, in air-conditioned comfort with free
on-site parking. Much time and effort goes into ensuring
your comfort, nourishment and providing handout packs.
Regrettably it has become necessary to request a non-refundable
booking fee to confirm your place. It would be greatly
appreciated, that in the event you need to cancel, for
whatever reason, that you notify us as soon as possible,
so that others can take your place, or other services
can be provided for those in need. Payment by cash, cheques
or money orders only please.
| Course:
First-time Parents |
Standard
course:
Standard Courses part
1 & part 2 of 4 hours over 2 days.
Standard time:
Saturday and Sunday 4pm to 8pm.
Courses may be available at other times
depending on prior commitments.
Alternate Times:
Monday…. 4pm to
8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
Standard Course $200
Private Course $300
Private Home Course $400
(Brisbane area)
More info
Usually no more than 5-6 couples.
Private one-on-one courses,
can be provided at extra cost and only available weekdays.
Content and length of
private courses can be adjusted to suit prior personal
or medical knowledge.
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Course
Session 1
Introductions
Aims and handouts
How your Body changes
Labour overview
Signs of labour
When to go to hospital
Helpful strategies and positions
Discomfort Management, Natural to Medical, the Pros
and Cons of all
Normal active birth
Interventions from possible induction to other types
of deliveries
Birth Videos ( your choice to watch)
Course
Session 2
Re-cap, Debrief
Epidurals, C/section
Routines and tests
What you will learn in hospital
Your new baby
From feeding to nappies
Some expected lifestyle changes,
Settling Techniques.
Reducing the risks of SIDS
Immunisation.
Coping strategies for at home
Support services
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| Course:
Elective Caesarean First
Baby |
Standard
times
Standard course part 2. Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Pricing
$100 session |
Usually join
in second course with other students.
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| Course:
VBAC. Vaginal birth after a Caesarean
(with partner) |
Usually arranged privately to debrief previous Birth,
if possible. Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Available session times:
Monday…. 4pm to
8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
$100 session.
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For
those wanting more information, support and encouragement
for a vaginal birth, following a planned or emergency
caesarean.
Debrief of reasons for
previous birth, refresh knowledge of natural labour,
birth and recovery.
Pros, cons and precautions
of VBAC.
Gives you the tools to prepare for a vaginal birth. |
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| Course:
Caesarean Birth
following a Vaginal Birth (with partner) |
Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Available session times:
Monday…. 4pm to
8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
$60 session
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For
those who medically or personally choose to have a caesarean
following a vaginal birth. What is involved, the kind
of support needed.
Debrief previous birth where possible.
Pros, Cons and Precautions of Surgery. |
| Course:
Refresher (with partner or on
own) - children welcome |
Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Available session times:
Monday…. 4pm to
8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
$60
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More knowledge
is power. Power to change previous birth story if needed.
How to help your self, how to ask for assistance. To
debrief previous birth. To understand that this is a
special birth and usually very different to previous
time. |
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| Course:
Young mums, school-age, with or
without partners |
Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Available session times:
Monday…. 4pm to
8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
$200
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Information
on birthing and parenting in a supportive and non-threatening
environment.
Offering choices and being supportive in those choices.
Welcome to attend with your partner, mother or friend.
Welcome to join normal
group session, but can arrange own session. |
| Course:
Grandparents Sessions |
Often
on demand. Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Available session times:
Monday…. 4pm to 8pm
Tuesday… 9am to 1pm
Tuesday….1pm to 5pm
Wednesday…9am to 1pm
Wednesday…1pm to 5pm
Thursday….1pm to 5pm
Friday…..9am to 1pm
Pricing
$60 (an hour)
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Things
have changed dramatically since they had children.
What they want or need
to know, to support you.
What you want them to
know, to support you.
How they can offer advice
without seeming to criticize. |
| Course:
Breastfeeding |
On demand, alternate times.
Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Pricing
Breastfeeding course $60.
Lactation consultancy
Initial consultation $60
Follow-up $40
Home visit (travel) + $10
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Information
on birthing and parenting in a supportive and non-threatening
environment. Offering choices and being supportive in
those choices. Welcome to attend with your partner,
mother or friend.
Welcome to join normal
group session, but can arrange own session.
More about breastfeeding. |
| Course:
Relaxation / Visualisation |
Alternate
times, on demand.
Please contact Ann
to arrange a time.
Pricing
$60 half hour
session, usually just one-on-one.
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You are provided
with a copy of the session to take home and listen to. |
| Course:
Hypnosis |
Alternate
times, on demand.
Please contact
Ann to arrange a time.
Pricing
4 sessions for $100 per session.
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You are provided
with a copy of the session to take home and listen to.
1st session approx 1.5 hours with partner.
Next 3 sessions about 1 hour per session. |
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