We have developed a convenient 3.5 hour live childbirth class (also known as a birthing class) to support expectant couples with the most up-to-date and evidence-based information, giving you the knowledge, confidence and peace of mind during this time.
This class is a part of the New All-Access Bundle which gives you access to evidence-based, all-encompassing parenting education and support, how and when you want it.
Unlimited access to:
- A suite of 10 live online classes, for every step of your parenting journey
- Over 400 on-demand videos
- Our Ask the Midwife service
All for one great price!
Yours for only $279
What’s included?
Live Online Classes
Delivered by the country’s leading Health Professionals.
These live classes take place on Saturdays, or you can access a class recording at any time!
Labour & Birth
📝 Topics:
- Signs of early labour
- Mucous plug
- Water breaking – what to do!
- When to go to hospital
- Breathing in labour
- Pain relief options
- Unplanned scenarios: Instrumental birth, Unplanned caesarean section, Episiotomy, Induction of labour
- Skin to skin
- Newborn check
- What to expect before you leave hospital
⏰ Length: The class is 3.5 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Labour & Birth (for those having a planned caesarean section)
📝 Topics:
- Why am I having a caesarean birth?
- Preparing for a planned caesarean birth
- The admission procedure
- What to expect on the big day
- Regional Anesthetic
- Role of the partner – Operating Theatre
- A caesarean birth – The procedure
- A caesarean birth preference list
- Postpartum hospital stay
- Breastfeeding after a caesarean birth
- Caring for your baby after a caesarean birth
- Role of the partner – Postpartum ward
- Recovery after a caesarean birth
⏰ Length: The class is 1.5 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Hypnobirthing
📝 Topics:
- What is hypnobirthing
- Role of hypnobirthing tracks
- The importance of birthing hormones
- Anchors
- Hypnobirthing language
- The physiology of birthing recap
- Hypnobirthing toolkit
- Tens
- Massage
- Positions for birthing
- Aromatherapy
- Positive affirmations
- Acupressure
- Decision making with BRAIN
⏰ Length: The class is 3 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Class for Dad/Partner
📝 Topics:
- Early labour – what to look out for
- Coaching during labour – how you can help
- Pain relief options you can use at home
- How to give a labour massage
- How to time a contraction
- Simple breathing techniques for labour
- How to not feel awkward in the labour ward
- How to not feel awkward in the Operating Theatre
- Advocating for your partner
- Supporting breastfeeding
- How to make up a formula bottle safely
- How to pick up a baby
- How to cradle a baby
- How to burp a baby
- Equipment safety: Car seats, slings, safe sleep
⏰ Length: The class is 2 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Postpartum Mental Health
📝 Topics:
- What is Perinatal Mental Health
- Mastrescence
- Baby Blue’s
- Perinatal OCD
- Perinatal anxiety
- Perinatal depression
- Less common mental health issues
- Your support system
⏰ Length: The class is 2 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Breastfeeding 101
📝 Topics:
- How to tell if your baby is hungry
- Positions for optimal feeding
- Mastering your baby’s latch
- How to know if baby is full
- Is my baby getting enough milk
- Growth spurts & cluster feeding
- Which breast and when
- Breastfeeding multiples
- Recognizing and managing mastitis
- Preventing and soothing sore nipples
- Tongue Tie
- Expressing and pumping breastmilk
- Tips for breastfeeding in public
- 6 steps to transition back to work
- Weaning baby off the breast
⏰ Length: The class is 3.5 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Bottle Feeding 101
📝 Topics:
- Bottle-feeding shopping list
- Importance of sterilizing
- Sterilizing methods
- Formula milk
- Preparing a formula bottle
- Storage of formula milk
- Burping baby
- Pacifiers
- Daycare
- Your baby’s feeding pattern
⏰ Length: The class is 1.5 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Baby First Aid
📝 Topics:
- CPR
- Choking
- Burns
- Trauma
- Lacerations
- Skin issues
- Home first aid kit shopping list
- Child proofing your home
⏰ Length: The class is 3 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Weaning Baby Onto Solids
📝 Topics:
- The 3 stages of weaning
- Baby-led weaning
- Your baby’s nutritional needs
- Unsuitable foods for babies
- Food allergies
- Gagging reflex versus choking
- Choking – what to do!
- Your support network
⏰ Length: The class is 3 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Baby Sleep
📝 Topics:
- How much sleep do babies need
- Sleepy cues
- Bedtime routines
- Tips to encourage healthy sleeping habits
- Infant sleep cues
- Sleep training explained
- Sleep regression
- Safe sleep recap
- Common ‘sleep myths’ debunked
⏰ Length: The class is 3 hours in duration
🙋♀️ Introduction: Ten minutes at the beginning of class is set aside to meet the instructor and allow attendees to also introduce themselves through the live chat.
🤓 Q&A: There will be several Q&A periods throughout the class
☕ Coffee Break: We will break for a drink and leg stretch around the halfway mark.
Ask the Midwife
On-going support
- Get 1-on-1 guidance through pregnancy, recovery, and the newborn stage.
- No need to research the web when our team of Midwives are on hand to answer your questions.
- We’ll be by your side to provide education, support, and encouragement every step of the way.
On-Demand Videos
Tailored to your due date
Put your mind at ease with over 400 on-demand short videos to help you every step of the way.
Topics Include:
- Fetal Movements – What to expect!
- Pregnancy Insomnia
- Delayed Cord Clamping
- Babies with Covid-19
- Babies Cognitive Development
- Baby Proofing your home
- And 400+ more
Why Parents Choose The Baby Academy
✓ One single trusted source for your parenting journey.
✓ Evidence-based education from expert health professionals.
✓ Unlimited access for one great price!
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