During COVID-19 restrictions we have developed a virtual antenatal class for you to attend. There are five videos in total covering a wide range of topics and speakers. Please see below. If you have any further questions please contact your midwife. To enlarge the videos to full screen click on the video and click on the square option as seen in the image to the right
- Signs of labour
- Epidural for labour
- Skin to skin contact
- Birthing options
- Physiotherapy
- Variations in childbirth / Breastfeeding
- Coming to hospital & hospital tour
Signs of Labour
Topics
- Signs of labour
- When to call the midwife
- On arrival to hospital
- Monitoring your labour
- Progress of labour
- Role of the support person in labour
Epidural for labour
Topics
- Pain relief in labour
- Setting up for epidural
- Epidural timing
- Epidural risks
Skin to skin contact
Topics
- Skin to skin contact
Birthing options
Topics
- Positions in labour
- Touch and massage
- Breathing and relaxation
- TENS machine
- Sterile water injections
- Nitrous oxide
- Pethidine
Physiotherapy
Topics
- During pregnancy
- Exercise prescription
- Pain management techniques
- Positions for labour
- Post-natal care
- Post-natal C-section
Variations in childbirth / Breastfeeding
Topics
- Breech and posterior positions
- Types of induction
- Australian Breastfeeding Association
- Breastfeeding benefits
- Common problems
Car parking & hospital tour
Topics
- Car parking
- Birthing suite
- Theatre
- Swaddling a baby