Pregnancy & Parenthood

Building Bump & Beyond

By Albert Road GP & Women's Clinic 

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PREGNANCY, BIRTH & POSTPARTUM EDUCATION
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COMMUNITY OF MUMS ALL GROWING A HUMAN

How to Have a Human Birth and Parentcraft Class Series

Staring on Wednesday 21 October, this is a 9 part series covering what you need to know for labour, delivery and settling into life with a newborn.

Come to one or come to all. Come in person or watch online. 

Joining the club part way through the series? No problem! Catch up with the online replays.

This series is included in your Pregnancy & Parenthood membership for $24 per month (you can cancel anytime).

How to Have a Human In Person and Online Class Schedule (included in your membership)

  1. Wednesday 21 October | 7pm-9pm | Preparing for Spontaneous Labour: How Birth Works and What to Do

  2. Wednesday 28 October | 7pm-9pm | Making Labour More Manageable: Comfort & Pain Relief

  3. Wednesday 4 November | 7pm-9pm | When Birth Takes a Different Path: Induction & Intervention

  4. Wednesday 11 November | 7pm-9pm | Caesarean Birth: Preparation, Birth & Recovery

  5. Wednesday 18 November | 7pm-9pm | The First 48 Hours: What to Expect

  6. Wednesday 25 November | 7pm-9pm | Bringing Baby Home: Your First Week Together

  7. Wednesday 2 December | 7pm-9pm | Newborn 101: The Things No One Shows You

  8. Wednesday 9 December | 7pm-9pm | After Birth: The Honest Guide to Physical Recovery

  9. Wednesday 16 December | 7pm-9pm | The Emotional Fourth Trimester: Changes for Both Mums & Partners

Growing a Human Club Member

Everything you need to feel more prepared for birth and life with a new baby. Your Growing a Human Club membership gives you access to practical education, trusted resources and opportunities to connect throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Your membership includes: In-person and live online birth classes covering labour, pain relief, induction, caesarean birth and recovery In-person and live online parentcraft classes covering newborn care, bringing your baby home and the early weeks of parenthood A growing calendar of community events where you can meet other expecting and new parents Practical resources and helpful downloads to support you before and after birth Exclusive offers and special deals from our trusted partners Coming soon: feeding classes and community events (think prenatal yoga, group walks etc.) Attend the classes that are most relevant to you or work your way through the entire series. Partners and support people are welcome to attend with you.

$24.00 AUD every month

The Crash Course

Designed for our mummas due soon, this two part series goes over everything you need to know for labour, delivery and what comes next.

You can attend one or both. 1 support person is welcome to attend with you and is included in your ticket. 

This is an in person series with a small group of 3 - 6 mums and their partners. 

These classes are not included in a Pregnancy & Parenthood membership.

Part One: Birth Essentials — Labour, Pain Relief and Birth Choices | Wednesday 7 October | 7pm - 9pm

Wednesday, October 7  7 PM - 9 PM Albert Road GP & Women's Clinic South Melbourne, VIC   A practical two-part course covering labour, birth, newborn care and recovery. Designed to be attended across both evenings. Due soon and haven’t made it to a full birth course? This practical class brings together the most important things to understand before labour begins. Designed especially for parents expecting their baby around November, December or early January, this session will cover: • How labour begins and what the different stages may feel like• Early labour versus established labour• What to do if your waters break• When to call the hospital and when to go in• Breathing, movement and practical comfort techniques• Medical pain-relief options, including gas, morphine and epidurals• Induction, monitoring and common interventions• What happens if you need an assisted or caesarean birth• How your partner or support person can help throughout labour• Questions to ask so you can make informed decisions about your care Partners are warmly encouraged to attend. No previous birth classes are required.

$150.00 AUD

Part Two: Baby & Postpartum Essentials — The First Days and Weeks | Wednesday 14 October | 7pm - 9pm

A practical two-part course covering labour, birth, newborn care and recovery. Designed to be attended across both evenings. Prepare for what happens after your baby arrives with an honest, practical guide to newborn care and postpartum recovery. Designed especially for parents expecting their baby around November, December or early January, this session will cover: • What happens during the first hours after birth• What to expect during your hospital stay• Feeding cues and newborn feeding patterns• Newborn sleep and safe sleeping• Nappies, bathing, dressing and cord care• Settling and understanding normal newborn behaviour• Physical recovery after vaginal or caesarean birth• Bleeding, pain relief, wound and perineal care• Emotional changes during the fourth trimester• Sharing responsibilities and managing visitors• Warning signs for both mother and baby• Where to find help once you are home Partners are warmly encouraged to attend. No previous parenting classes are required.

$150.00 AUD

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Growing a Human Club Member

Everything you need to feel more prepared for birth and life with a new baby. Your Growing a Human Club membership gives you access to practical education, trusted resources and opportunities to connect throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Your membership includes: In-person and live online birth classes covering labour, pain relief, induction, caesarean birth and recovery In-person and live online parentcraft classes covering newborn care, bringing your baby home and the early weeks of parenthood A growing calendar of community events where you can meet other expecting and new parents Practical resources and helpful downloads to support you before and after birth Exclusive offers and special deals from our trusted partners Coming soon: feeding classes and community events (think prenatal yoga, group walks etc.) Attend the classes that are most relevant to you or work your way through the entire series. Partners and support people are welcome to attend with you.

$24.00 AUD every month

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Pregnancy & Parenthood provides education, support and access to healthcare services where appropriate. Information provided through the platform is general in nature and is not intended to replace individual medical advice. Members should always seek advice from their own healthcare provider regarding their personal circumstances.