Our workshops just for student midwives aim to extend your knowledge base by combining theory and practical skills to help you support and communicate with women and their families.
We aim to give you confidence in these essentials as you begin your career as a midwife.
Our presenters are passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning space where there’s no such thing as a silly question.
The cost is $60 for one workshop, or $150 if you book three. Please note, these workshops are in high demand, booking out with wait list, which means invariably keen students miss out on coming. As a result, we’ve had to introduce a strict refund/cancellation policy as below.*
To book three workshops at the discounted rate, purchase a pass here.
Due to COVID-19, our workshops are currently being held online, via Zoom. You will be emailed a link to access the meeting closer to the date.
Homebirth with Jan Ireland

The safety and logistics of planned homebirth including:
– risk assessment
– roles, communication and collaboration
– practical considerations
– tips for counselling and preparing clients
– basics for managing emergencies at home
Questions?
Email jan@midwivesandmothers.com.au
Breastfeeding with Sarah Thijs
In the Basics of Breastfeeding workshop, we will talk about the principles of breastfeeding, as well as the role of midwives in promoting breastfeeding and informed decision-making. We will focus on how to prepare women for their breastfeeding journey, getting things off to a good start and basic trouble shooting.
In the Advanced Breastfeeding workshop we will cover the basics first and continue to talk more in depth about problem solving as we spend time on case studies

Students are welcome to attend whichever breastfeeding workshop they think will benefit them most and don’t have to start with the Basics of Breastfeeding.
Email sarah@midwivesandmothers.com.au with any questions.
Using Water with Sarah Smits

The benefits, safety and logistics of water immersion during labour & birth:
– risk assessment
– practical considerations
– setting the pools up
– basics for managing emergencies in water e.g. snapped cord, shoulder dystocia, PPH
setting the pools up
– sterile water injections
Questions? Email jan@midwivesandmothers.com.au
Upcoming Dates and Bookings
Please see terms and conditions below before booking in.
Terms & Conditions
* By paying your course fees and thus making a booking, it is assumed you have read and agree to the above terms & conditions. Course fees will not be refunded if you have booked without reading the terms & conditions; including our Refund Policy as outlined below.
Refunds/Transfers Policy:
- Please note your course fees are non-refundable, so if you’re likely to have commitments such as placements around the dates of the workshop, we suggest waiting until they’re confirmed before making your workshop booking, as we cannot provide refunds.
- You can transfer your booking to another participant by emailing admin@midwivesandmothers.com.au with details PRIOR to the date of the workshop.
- You may request to transfer your booking to another workshop (pending availability) by emailing admin@midwivesandmothers.com.au PRIOR to the date of the workshop you’ve booked into.
- You are only entitled to 1 booking transfer. In the event you are unable to make the 2nd workshop you’ve booked into, course fees are forfeited.
- If you cancel on the day of the workshop or do not show up, course fees will be forfeited.
- If you wish to book but have any concerns or questions, please email admin@midwivesandmothers.com.au BEFORE paying your course fees.
No Shows / Arriving Late
- Classes times will not be rescheduled or postponed due to lateness; missed time & content will be forfeited.
- Full or partial refunds will not be granted for no-shows or arriving late unless under exceptional circumstances, and only at the sole discretion of the MAMABirth presenter.