Education packages for whatever type of birth you have planned.
Planned Vaginal Birth Options
Comprehensive Education
Package
MAMABirth Classic Course
A twelve hour evidence-based midwife led childbirth education covering late pregnancy, labour, birth and the early postnatal period including an introduction to breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Workshop
A comprehensive two hour breastfeeding workshop led by experienced lactation consultants.
Fourth Trimester Workshop
A four-hour workshop all about the transition to parenthood and how to set your expectations to enhance the likelihood of a positive early postnatal experience.
Total Package: $695 (over 10% discount)
Deluxe Education
Package
The Comprehensive Education Package
PLUS
Newborn & Children’s First Aid Class
Designed for parents & carers, participants will learn first aid basics for common illnesses and injuries of childhood including burns, choking, CPR, breathing difficulties, seizures and anaphylaxis.
Baby Massage Course
This course covers the full sequence of baby massage, taught in stages so you can practice in between classes. It also includes discussion on the many benefits of baby massage, when to massage, contraindications, strokes for relief of colic, constipation and wind, lymphatic exercises, appropriate oils to use and how massage changes as babies grow and develop.
Total Package: $980 (over 10% discount!)
Planned Caesarean Birth Options
Comprehensive Education
Package – Planned Caesarean Section
MAMABirth Planned Caesarean Course
A six hour evidence-based midwife led childbirth education covering late pregnancy, caesarean birth and the early postnatal period including an introduction to breastfeeding. For pregnant person & support person.
Breastfeeding Workshop
A comprehensive two hour breastfeeding workshop led by experienced lactation consultants.
Fourth Trimester Workshop
A four-hour workshop all about the transition to parenthood and how to set your expectations to enhance the likelihood of a positive early postnatal experience.
Total Package: $480 (over 10% discount)
Deluxe Education Package – Planned Caesarean Section
The Comprehensive Education Package – Planned Caesarean Section
PLUS
Newborn & Children’s First Aid Class
Designed for parents & carers, participants will learn first aid basics for common illnesses and injuries of childhood including burns, choking, CPR, breathing difficulties, seizures and anaphylaxis.
Baby Massage Course
This course covers the full sequence of baby massage, taught in stages so you can practice in between classes. It also includes discussion on the many benefits of baby massage, when to massage, contraindications, strokes for relief of colic, constipation and wind, lymphatic exercises, appropriate oils to use and how massage changes as babies grow and develop.
Total Package: $770 (over 10% discount!)
Planned VBAC Options
Planning a VBAC Package
VBAC Circle (2 hours)
This circle is held once every two months in Kensington, Victoria and is led by an experienced midwife. This circle will give you the opportunity to hear other people’s experiences and meet other people planning the same.
VBAC Workshop (2 hours)
This workshop is held every month. It teaches you how to plan a VBAC, understanding the VBAC statistics, breaking down the “risks” & tips for planning a positive birth – whichever way it turns out. Held live online via Zoom.
1:1 Birth Debrief with an experienced midwife (1.5 hours)
You can bring in your medical notes from your previous birth (sometimes comprehensive notes need to be requested in advance from the care provider), or your own written notes, or simply yourself. This session is led by you.
A copy of Hazel Keedle’s book ‘Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’
Total Package: $297 (10% discount)
Planning a VBAC Package (Digital Option)
Not in Melbourne and planning a VBAC? No worries- we have you covered!
VBAC Workshop (2 hours)
This workshop is held every month. It teaches you how to plan a VBAC, understanding the VBAC statistics, breaking down the “risks” & tips for planning a positive birth – whichever way it turns out. Held live online via Zoom.
1:1 Birth Debrief with an experienced midwife *Online* (1.5 hours)
You can bring in your medical notes from your previous birth (sometimes comprehensive notes need to be requested in advance from the care provider), or your own written notes, or simply yourself. This session is led by you.
A copy of Hazel Keedle’s book ‘Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’
Posted to your address.
Total Package: $280 (10% discount)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Due to our small group sizes & high demand, payment is required in full at time of booking & is non-refundable in the event of change of mind, other engagements, forgetting to attend or illness.
Full refunds will only be given for unexpected early births (provided you are less than 36 weeks pregnant at the start of the course).
If you wish to move your booking to another course date, please get in touch at least 7 days before the start of your booked course (space permitting).
If you’d like to pay in instalments, please contact us on 03 9376 7474.
In the rare instance that we need to cancel the class (presenter illness, minimum booking numbers not reached etc), we will contact you 3-5 business days prior to the class. We will aim to facilitate you joining another class, or offer a full refund if this is not possible.
