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Grand Boulevard & Shenton Avenue,
Joondalup WA, Australia
Joondalup Health CampusMon-Fri – 08:00-19:00
The Face to Face Childbirth Class is a comprehensive and personalized course offered at Joondalup Private Hospital. This class is designed to provide expecting parents with the knowledge and skills necessary for a positive childbirth experience. The course focuses on vaginal birth, neonatal care, and breastfeeding, aiming to empower you to make informed decisions about your childbirth options, including both medicated and non-medicated birth. Additionally, you will also learn essential baby care techniques like swaddling, changing diapers, and bathing your baby. Join us to gain the confidence and preparation needed for a smooth transition into parenthood.
FAQ’s.
What will be covered in the class
Part 1:
- What to expect in the later stages of pregnancy
- Knowing your anatomy
- Braxton hicks vs Contractions
- Optimal positioning for pregnancy and birth
- The 7 Cardinal movements of birth – moving through the pelvis
- Early signs of labour
- Labour overview
- Hormones and contractions
- The stages of labour
- The length of different labour stages
- Delivery of the placenta
- Labour Step by Step
- Early (latent) labour
- Active labour
- Transition
- 2nd stage of labour
- How to manage the latent phase (Early labour)
- How to manage the active stage
- Common labour positions
- How to manage the transition stage of labour
- Pushing with an epidural (2nd stage of labour)
- Pushing without an epidural (2nd stage of labour)
- Crowing (with and without an epidural)
- The importance of Skin to Skin
- Psychological preparation for labour
- Perineal trauma
- Perineal massage
- Natural induction techniques (all evidence based)
- Medical inductions
- Pain relief options (both natural and pharmacological)
- The science of pain (pain gateways)
- The science of epidurals
- Reducing the risks associated with epidurals
Part 2:
- What to expect in the hospital with your newborn
- Growth assessments
- Normal and abnormal appearance of your newborn
- APGARS and Cord Gases
- Presentation from Cell Care
- Vaccinations offered
- Reflexes for survival
- Normal Stool and Urine
- What to expect on day 3
- Common newborn conditions
- Your first weeks at home
- Baby routines
- The crying newborn
- How to change a nappy (tips and tricks practical)
- Settling into parenthood
- Sleep cycles and safe sleep
- Winding your baby
- Bathing your baby
- Swaddling your baby
- Breastfeeding Advantages
- Milk supply
- Expressing and storing your breast milk
- Hormones of breast feeding
- Cluster feeding
- Latching
- Breastfeeding positions
Do I need to bring anything?
Bring a packed lunch. There are coffee and tea facilities and a microwave available if needed.
Is it covered by my Health Insurance
Your class is run by a registered midwife. Some health insurance companies will provide a rebate, you will need to contact your health insurance company.
When is the best time for me to do the course
Between 28 weeks and 34 weeks
How is this class different from the other course.
All our midwives are experienced professionals who have worked in various birth suites across Western Australia and globally. Their extensive experience means they understand the intricate details of childbirth and the range of options available to expectant mothers.
We take pride in offering realistic, unbiased content in our classes, emphasizing the importance of informed consent for women. Our educational approach covers all aspects of childbirth, ensuring families are well-informed about everything from natural breathing techniques during contractions to the choice of having an epidural. By empowering women and their families with comprehensive knowledge, we support them in making informed decisions about their birthing experience.