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The "Classic" MAMABirth Course
a comprehensive childbirth education course for pregnant parents who
want to learn it all!
Choose from:
10 hours of content, divided over your choice of either 2, 3 or 4 sessions covering:
last few weeks of pregnancy
labour
birth
breastfeeding
newborn babies
postnatal recovery
You'll learn:
how your body & baby work together in a physiological labour & birth
what options & choices are available to you
what's normal vs not normal
how to prepare for your own positive birthing & postnatal experience
the role of interventions like instrumental or caesarean births
how to make your own individual informed decisions & communicate these to your caregivers
tips for being an awesome support person
what to expect with postpartum recovery plus newborn feeding, sleeping & behaviour
Ideally suited for pregnant parents
who are:
giving birth for the first time
and
hoping for a physiological birth in ideal circumstances
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Undecided about how you'd like to give birth? This is still the course for you!
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Planning a caesarean birth? Check out our Planned Caesarean Birth course.
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Giving birth for the second or subsequent time? You will get a lot out of the classic course, but you may be interested in our Refresher Course.
What you'll learn:
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Part 1
Preparing for
Labour & Birth
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the physiology of the last few weeks of pregnancy
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hormonal physiology of labour
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birthing statistics in VIC
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tips for
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setting up your birth environment
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coping strategies
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choosing your support team
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taking care of your body & mind
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options for models of care & place of birth
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reframing "natural" ways to encourage labour
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perineal massage
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antenatal colostrum expressing
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exercises & positions for optimising space within our bodies
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Group B Strep screening
Part 2
Understanding
Labour & Birth
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the physical, psychological & emotional changes along the continuum of labour
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the sounds of labour
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tips for the early, established & pushing stages
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active labour positions
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tools support people can help with
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reducing the chance of perineal tears
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abnormal signs
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working with physiological pain
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the nervous system
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breathing techniques
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water immersion & waterbirth
Part 3
Interventions & Informed Decision-Making
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giving birth to your placenta
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active vs physiological management
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cord clamping
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assessments & examinations in labour
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fetal monitoring
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vaginal examinations
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writing your birth preferences
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informed decision-making strategies
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caesarean births
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instrumental births
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induction of labour
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cascade of intervention vs true medical need
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pharmacological pain relief
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epidurals
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nitrous oxide gas
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opioids (morphine or pethidine
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Part 4
Life with a new baby
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postpartum recovery
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pelvic floor recovery
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mental health
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what happens in the hours & days after birth
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skin-to-skin
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first breastfeed
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Vitamin K
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Hepatitis B vaccine
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newborn screening test
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getting breastfeeding of to a good start
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bottle feeding
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newborn babies 101
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sleep
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settling & soothing
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bathing
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changing nappies
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dressing
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signs of illness
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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
You'll also receive
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A printed resource booklet
(posted out to you if online class)
Extra digital resources
lifetime access
A free yoga class voucher
Discount voucher
for selected consultations at MAMA Services
Access to our parents group
Ongoing support from your midwife presenter after the course - ask as many questions as you like!
Your investment: $428
(includes pregnant participant & 1 support person)
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Additional support people: $50 each
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Student midwives participating in continuity of care experiences are welcome to attend with you, free of charge.
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Price is the same for in-person & online classes as the content, offerings & inclusions are identical between both offerings.
Course Dates
All series listed below cover the same content.
Scroll down for the how to book guide & booking policies
Kensington
Held at MAMA Centre - 38 Gatehouse Drive, Kensington VIC 3031
Small group size - maximum 10 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
In-person
classes
May 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #1
Sunday 8th & Sunday 15th May
10am - 4pm
fully booked - join the waiting list
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #2
Saturday 21st & Saturday 28th May 12pm-6pm
fully booked - join the waiting list
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #3
Saturday 7th & Saturday 14th May 10.30am - 4.30pm
fully booked - join the waiting list
November 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON*
Saturday 19th & Saturday 26th Nov
10.30am - 4.30pm
bookings open - book here
More dates to be added soon -
June 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #1
Saturday 4th & Saturday 11th June
10.30am - 4.30pm
bookings open - book here
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #2
Saturday 18th & Saturday 25th June
10.30am - 4.30pm
bookings open - book here
Evening Series *IN-PERSON*
Tuesday 7th, Thursday 9th, Tuesday 14th & Thursday 16th June 6pm - 8.30pm
bookings open - book here
3-Part Series *IN-PERSON*
Friday 3rd June 6pm-9pm
Sunday 5th June 9am - 1pm
Sunday 12th June 9am - 1pm
July 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #1
Saturday 23rd & Saturday 30th July
12pm - 6pm
bookings open - book here
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON* #2
Sunday 17th & Sunday 24th July
10am - 4pm
bookings open - book here
Evening Series *IN-PERSON*
Tue 5th, Thur 7th, Tue 12th & Thur 14th July 6pm - 8.30pm
bookings open - book here
September 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON*
Saturday 3rd & Saturday 10th Sept
10.30am - 4.30pm
bookings open - book here
More dates to be added soon -
October 2022
Weekend Series *IN-PERSON*
Saturday 1st & Saturday 8th October
10.30am - 4.30pm
bookings open - book here
More dates to be added soon -
Hampton
Held at MAMA Hampton- 9A Railway Crescent, Hampton, VIC, 3188
Small group size - maximum 4 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
In-person
classes
August 2022
Evening Series
Wednesday 3rd, Wednesday 10th, Wednesday 17th & Wednesday 24th August
6pm - 8.30pm
bookings open - book here
September 2022
October 2022
December 2022
Online Classes
Live-streamed via Zoom -join from anywhere!
Small group size - maximum 12 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
No suitable dates showing for you?
We will put on extra series when demand is high, so please feel free to
Our 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) or if we need to cancel 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 installments, please contact us on 03 9376 7474.
For in-person classes:
If presenters have any COVID-19 symptoms, to keep everyone safe they will stay home & we will do our best to arrange another presenter to teach the course. In the event this is not possible, as a last resort, we will live-stream the class via Zoom instead & presenters will contact you to confirm arrangements. No full or partial refunds apply in this instance.
If you have any symptoms on the day: please get in touch & we will offer you a Zoom link so you can still participate in the course from home.
How to book
using our online booking system
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Click on the "book here" next to your preferred series
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Click "select" on the right-hand size of your preferred series
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Scroll across on the calendar until you reach the correct month
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Look for the first date of the series you want to book
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Click on the symbol on the date of the first session for the series
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Click on the time on the right hand size
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Fill in your details & submit
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Look out for a confirmation email & complete the booking form within ASAP.
Please call our reception team on 03 9376 7474
if you experience any difficulties.