Antenatal Classes Canberra
Welcome to Canberra antenatal classes with a difference!
Our birthing sessions, although called Canberra antenatal classes, are informal and designed for easy learning. They encompass everything typically covered in hospital-based classes and more. Whether you’re first-time parents or seasoned veterans, our nurturing and informative environment prepares you for your baby’s arrival. We believe knowledge is empowering, enabling you to make confident decisions about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Our Childbirth Classes Currently Available:
Having A Baby Class – In Person Class
Course Details: Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years
- Be empowered with everything you need to know for labour, childbirth and early parenting
- Understand how labour works, your pain relief options and to be armed with a range of coping strategies
- Get a detailed overview of what actually happens in a caesarean
- Receive up to date advice on breastfeeding, attachment & positioning
- Understand how to care for your body during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Find out what to expect in the first few weeks with your new baby and get invaluable feeding, sleeping and settling tips from a parenting mentor
- Enjoy interacting with other couples in the same situation, sharing ideas, concerns & setting up a support network after the birth as new parents.
- Classes include a visit by new parents who will share their experience and advice
- A reunion class is also organised 8 weeks after the last baby is born.
Presentation: In-person at 182 Coward St Mascot
Class times & duration: From 9:30am – 4:00pm
Session Days & Availability: Saturdays or Sunday for 2 weeks – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $350 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Having A Baby Class – In Person Class
When to book: It is best to book around 28 – 30 weeks. The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
Having A Baby - Combination In Person/Online
Course Details: Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years
- Be empowered with everything you need to know for labour, childbirth and early parenting
- Understand how labour works, your pain relief options and to be armed with a range of coping strategies
- Get a detailed overview of what actually happens in a caesarean
- Receive up to date advice on breastfeeding, attachment & positioning
- Understand how to care for your body during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Find out what to expect in the first few weeks with your new baby and get invaluable feeding, sleeping and settling tips from a parenting mentor
- Enjoy interacting with other couples in the same situation, sharing ideas, concerns & setting up a support network after the birth as new parents.
- Classes include a visit by new parents who will share their experience and advice
- A reunion class is also organised 8 weeks after the last baby is born.
Presentation: Three classes in-person at 182 Coward St Mascot & two Online
Class times & duration: From 6:00m – 9:00pm
Session Days & Availability: Five 3 hour sessions on a weeknight held over 5 weeks – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $350 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Having A Baby Class – Combination of In Person/Online Class
When to book: It is best to book around 28 – 30 weeks. The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
Having More Than One Baby - Online Class
Course Details: Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators and a mother of twins herself, who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years including 17 years’ experience conducting classes designed for multiple births
- Be empowered with everything you need to know for labour, childbirth and early parenting
- Understand how labour works, your pain relief options and to be armed with a range of coping strategies
- Get a detailed overview of what actually happens in a caesarean
- Receive up to date advice on breastfeeding, attachment & positioning
- Understand how to care for your body during pregnancy and after childbirth
- Find out what to expect in the first few weeks with your new baby and get invaluable feeding, sleeping and settling tips from a parenting mentor
- Enjoy interacting with other couples in the same situation, sharing ideas, concerns & setting up a support network after the birth as new parents.
- Classes include a visit by new multiple birth parents who will share their experience and advice
- A reunion class is also organised 8 weeks after the last babies are born.
Presentation: Five online classes
Class times & duration: From 6:00am – 9:00pm
Session Days & Availability: Five 3 hour sessions on a weeknight held over 5 weeks – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $350 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Having More Than One Baby – Online Class
When to book: It is best to book from 25 weeks. The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
Grandparents - Online Class
Course Details: Our Grandparents Class is a one session lecture style highly informative presentation.
Attending the Grandparents session enable you to:
- Learn today’s parenting practices as they have evolved since you raised your own children.
- Enjoy a tailored program for grandparents who want to learn and understand what is now taught to new parents.
- Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years
- Learn in detail how to sleep babies safely which has changed significantly in recent years
- Experience a practical refresher on how to change a nappy and wrap a newborn
- Learn how to support your children’s emotional wellbeing at this exciting, yet sometimes difficult time
- The class will equip you to be a supportive and informed grandparent for today’s new parents.
Recommendation: It is recommended that if you are new grandparents, or as a parent-to be yourself, that your own parents understand what you have been taught, so everyone is ‘on the same page’.
Presentation: Online
Class times & duration: From 6pm – 9pm
Session Days & Availability: Wednesdays for one session – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $75 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Grandparents – Online Class
When to book: Anytime – it’s never too late to learn! The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
Birth Intensive - Online Class
Course Details: Our Birth Intensive Class is a condensed (or intensive) lecture style presentation. This is a four-hour session designed for couples who prefer a lecture-style intensive information program.
Attending the Birth Intensive session enable you to:
- Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years
- This course expands on leading information usually provided through hospital classes
- Be empowered with everything you need to know for labour and birth.
- Understand how labour works, your pain relief options and to be armed with a range of coping strategies
- Get a overview of what actually happens in a caesarean
Recommendation: It is recommended that you also book into the Baby Intensive Class
Presentation: Online
Class times & duration: From 9:00am – 1:00pm
Session Days & Availability: Saturdays or Sunday for one session – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $150 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Birth Intensive – Online Class
When to book: It is best to book around 30 – 34 weeks. The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
Baby Intensive - Online Class
Course Details: Our Baby Intensive Class is a condensed (or intensive) lecture style presentation. This is a four-hour session designed for couples who prefer a lecture-style intensive information program.
This class covers the essential information you need as a new parent.
Attending Baby Intensive sessions enable you to:
- Learn from one of Sydney’s most experienced childbirth educators who has taught thousands of couples at a prestigious public hospital for over 30 years
- This course expands on leading information usually provided through hospital classes
- Receive up to date advice on breastfeeding, attachment & positioning
- Understand how to care for your body after childbirth
- Find out what to expect in the first few weeks with your new baby and get invaluable feeding, sleeping and settling tips from a parenting mentor
Recommendation: It is recommended that you also book into the Birth Intensive Class
Presentation: Online
Class times & duration: From 9:00am – 1:00pm
Session Days & Availability: Saturdays or Sunday for one session – see Bookings Page for next available classes
Cost: $150 per couple
Book and pay online to secure your place: Baby Intensive Class
When to book: It is best to book around 30 – 34 weeks. The booking page offers a range of available class dates.
If you cannot find a session time that is suitable, please contact us