Maternity: Childbirth & Parenting Education Program

Refresher Class

For second time parents
Saturday’s 9.00-12.00pm or 1.30-4.30pm

This three hour class is for those couples who already have another child or couples having a child in a new blended family. Light refreshments will be provided.

You are welcome to attend between 32-36 weeks pregnant.

In your confirmation package, you will receive a form to be filled out and returned. This form gives you & your partner the opportunity to let the educator know which areas & subjects you would like to be refreshed on.

What is covered in the class?

• About North Shore Private Maternity services.
• Overview of labour and review of Caesarean Section
• Signs of labour
• When to come to hospital
• Differences with 2nd / subsequent labours
• Self management skills for childbirth
• Couples relationship changes / stress
• Preparing your child for their new sibling
• Revising Sleep, settling strategies, breastfeeding, SIDS Guidelines
• Routines and what to expect in the day of a newborn
• What has changed since we last had a baby?
• Vaginal birth after a Caesarean section
• Postnatal depression & The Gidget Foundation
• Resources, support groups, telephone help, internet sites available in the community.