Childbirth and Parenthood Education Classes

Welcome to antenatal classes with a difference!

Although they are called classes, they are really adult education sessions delivered in an informal easy-to-learn manner. Our classes cover all that is covered in a typical hospital based class, and more.

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