At the Exploring Postdates Pregnancy Melbourne 2026 Workshop, we’ll delve into practical strategies and care plans that support physiological birth while working within a risk-averse maternity system.

The due date is more than just a calendar mark—it plays a crucial role in shaping a woman’s pregnancy journey. It influences care options, impacts decision-making, and can ultimately determine birth outcomes for both mother and baby.

Going past the due date often increases the likelihood of intervention, while giving birth before a woman is physiologically or emotionally ready can also lead to unnecessary medicalisation. For midwives, keeping birth normal means navigating these complexities with women and other care providers.

Please Note: We’ve made some changes to the workshops! This event covers the exact same content as the previous Postdates Pregnancy Workshop workshop.

Exploring Postdates Pregnancy Workshop Melbourne 2026 – Workshop Objectives:

✔ Understand Key Concepts – Explore the definitions and implications of “prolonged pregnancy,” including terms like “due date,” “postdates,” and “post-term,” and how they impact women and midwives.

✔ Examine the Evidence – Review the latest research that both supports and challenges these concepts, helping to inform evidence-based care.

✔ Develop Practical Approaches – Consider strategies for expectant management and induction of labour to support women in making informed choices.

Learner outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

✔ Understand the Impact of Timeframes – Explore the implications of setting finite limits on pregnancy duration and how they influence care and decision-making.

✔ Clarify Key Terms – Define and differentiate between “prolonged pregnancy,” “due date,” “postdates,” and “post-term” to enhance understanding and communication.

✔ Support Women’s Concerns – Develop practical skills to reassure and assist women feeling anxious about being “overdue.”

✔ Evaluate the Evidence – Examine contemporary research on prolonged pregnancy and its influence on clinical care and outcomes.

✔ Enhance Communication – Explore strategies for facilitating informed decision-making with women and their care providers.

✔ Promote Best Practice – Identify approaches to providing high-quality care for women who choose expectant management.

Continuing Professional Development Points

CPD Endorsed hours: 3.25

Program

Download our full Exploring Postdates Pregnancy Workshop program here FULL PROGRAM PDF

Facilitator

Learn more about our facilitator Lynne Staff.

Cost

The cost of the Exploring Postdates Pregnancy Workshop is $143. The price includes morning or afternoon tea. Student and group discounts are available – contact us for details by email or phone us on (02) 9630 5357 for more information.

The Early Bird discounted ticket is $121.00. SAVE $22 when you register early! Registrations must be paid for by the 23rd of January 2026 to receive this discount.

Combine workshops to save even more.

Here are our dates for Exploring Postdates Pregnancy Workshop for 2026

Melbourne: Friday 6th March 2026
Brisbane: TBA
Sydney: TBA

Workshop numbers are limited.

If your hospital or area health service wants to sponsor a program on this topic for the benefit of you and your colleagues, please email or phone us on (02) 9630 5357 for information on how to set up in-service courses through Birth International.

This is a half-day workshop. Make it a full-day experience by signing up for Exploring OP and Challenging Labours Melbourne 2026