Planned Caesarean Course
Over 6 hours of content, you will learn about late pregnancy, what to expect with a caesarean birth, postnatal recovery, breastfeeding & newborns for pregnant parents who have decided that a planned caesarean birth is the right choice for them - no matter the reason. We firmly believe that the childbearing journey has the potential to affect every facet of a person's life, including their relationship with their new baby, partner, themselves and their functioning in wider society.
Planned Caesarean Course - what you’ll learn;
Pregnancy
Mind & body preparation for birth
Your pregnancy & birth hormones
Understanding the nervous system
Relaxation strategies
Breathing strategies
Promoting comfort in your body
Antenatal colostrum expressing
Preparing for postpartum
Your Caesarean Birth
What to expect at each stage
Arriving to hospital
Anaesthetic
The operating theatre
Birthing your baby
What happens after baby is born
Your options & choices to consider
The role of the partner or support person
Postpartum and Newborns
What to expect in the first few days
Vitamin K, Hepatitis B vaccine & newborn screening test for baby
Postpartum recovery tips
Wound care & scar massage
Getting breastfeeding off to a good start
Bottle feeding
Newborns
Sleep
Settling & soothing
Dressing
Bathing
Changing nappies
Signs of illness
Setting up your postpartum support network
Your Investment: $240
Includes pregnant participant and 1 support person
Additional support people: $50 each
Student midwives participating in continuity of care experiences are welcome to attend with you, free of charge.
Please note: This outline is a general guide only. Each class & series will be a little different as we regularly update the course & adjust content to suit the needs & wishes of our participants, at our midwife presenter's discretion. Please get in touch if you would like more information.
What You’ll Receive
A printed resource bookle
Lifetime access to digital resources
Access to our online parents facebook group
Ongoing support from your midwife presenter.
Kensington
June
Saturday 29th 10:30am - 5:30pm
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July
Saturday 27th 10:30am - 5:30pm
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Deluxe Education Package - Planned Caesarean Section
*Package based in Melbourne
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: $770 (over 10% discount!)
Comprehensive Education Package - Planned Caesarean Section
*Package based in Melbourne
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.
A comprehensive two-hour breastfeeding workshop led by experienced lactation consultants.
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)
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.