Parent antenatal education class
Parents-to-be who are booked to birth at Peel Health Campus are encouraged to attend our free* parent antenatal education classes from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards.
The class is presented by dedicated midwives and covers the following topics:
- understanding pregnancy changes
- signs of labour
- pain relief options
- the stages of labour and birth
- birth preferences and birth plans
- caring for your newborn baby
- what to expect in the postnatal period
- partners and their support role
- breastfeeding
- preparing for your hospital stay.
* If you do not hold a current Medicare card you will be charged to attend these education classes.
Class details
Time: Please arrive at 8.45am for a 9:00am start. Class finishes at approximately 1.30pm
Dates: the second Saturday of the month.
Venue: Conference Room 1 in the Education Department – you will find directions on arrival. See the Peel Health Campus map (PDF 2.7MB).
What to bring: anything you need to be comfortable, such as a water bottle, snacks, birthing ball or cushions.
How to book: please call the Bennett ward on 9531 8230.
Learn more
Find out more about our maternity services.