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The Planned Caesarean Course
a comprehensive antenatal course for pregnant parents having a
planned caesarean birth
Over 6 hours of content, you will learn about late pregnancy, what to expect with a caesarean birth, postnatal recovery, breastfeeding & newborns
What you will learn
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Pregnancy
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mind & body preparation for birth
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your pregnancy & birth hormones
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understanding the nervous system
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relaxation & breathing strategies
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promoting comfort in your body
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antenatal colostrum expressing
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preparing for postpartum
Your Caesarean Birth
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what to expect at each stage
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arriving to hospital
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anaesthetic
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the operating theatre
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birthing your baby
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what happens after baby is born
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your options & choices to consider
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the role of the partner or support person
Postpartum &
Newborns
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what to expect in the first few days
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Vitamin K, Hepatitis B vaccine & newborn screening test for baby
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Postpartum recovery tips
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Wound care & scar massage
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Getting breastfeeding off to a good start
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Bottle feeding
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Newborns
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sleep
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settling & soothing
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dressing
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bathing
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changing nappies
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signs of illness
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Setting up your postpartum support network
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 will also receive
A PDF resource booklet
Extra digital resources
lifetime access
Access to our parents group
Ongoing support from your midwife presenter after the course - ask as many questions as you like!
Your investment: $214
(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.
Kensington
In-person classes
Held at MAMA Centre - 38 Gatehouse Drive, Kensington VIC 3031
Small group size - maximum 9 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
Brisbane
Mid/Late
2023
As we expand our services to Brisbane, please let us know if you have an interest in a course.
Let us know your estimated due date and preference for weekend vs weekday class in your message!
We are hoping to offer this service later this year, so please keep an eye out for us!
In-person classes
Held at various locations across Brisbane suburbs!
Small group size - maximum 6 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.