The Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop consists of six sessions held on Thursday evenings for six weeks. You can attend the workshop either online or face-to-face at Westmead Hospital. Workshop dates are as follows:

Week 1: Thursday 8th January - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 2: Thursday 15th January - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 3: Thursday 22nd January - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 4: Thursday 29th January - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 5: Thursday 5th February - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Week 6: Thursday 12th February - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Each class runs for 2 hours and 15 minutes, from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm and includes a supper break. First-time parents-to-be benefit enormously from these classes as there is plenty of time to interact and discuss a range of topics from labour and birth to breastfeeding and parenting.

Westmead Hospital's positive birth and parenting workshop is a unique childbirth preparation program that brings together only evidence-based techniques and practices. The techniques that you learn for your birth in this course are supported by research. To get the most out of your course, we encourage you to attend in person. If this isn't possible, you can attend via Zoom.

The workshop starts promptly at 6:45 pm. Please arrive at 6.30 pm for registration so the day can begin on time.

YOU MUST BE BIRTHING YOUR BABY AT WESTMEAD PUBLIC HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNTED FEE. ALL WOMEN BOOKED TO BIRTH THEIR BABY AT ANOTHER HOSPITAL MUST PAY THE FULL FEE.

It is recommended to book this program if you are due between 12th March and 4th June 2026

Topics include the following:

How labour starts
Labouring at home and when to come to the hospital
Positions for labour and birth – being active
Normal birth
Techniques for labour and birth
Acupressure
Massage
Breathing and relaxation
Tour of the Birth Unit
Birth requiring medical assistance
Breastfeeding
Calming an unsettled baby
Communicating with your baby
Parenting issues – including postnatal depression, returning to work, roles and identities.
And more!!

FAQ'S

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event? See parking and public transport information located at http://www.wslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Childbirth---Parenting-Education/Maps---Directions

Do I bring my partner along to all the classes with me? Partners are encouraged to attend. If your partner can't make it then you can bring along a support person.

What can/can't I bring to the event? You may like to bring a snack. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Is my registration/ticket transferable? No Email:

WSLHD-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au

Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can return to the booking page to do so.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No. You can print it out or save it on the Humanitix app if you wish.

What is the refund policy?

A full refund may be given only in the following circumstances:

Premature birth
Hospital admission
Cancellation request 3 weeks before the class commencement date

If you provide us with less than three weeks’ notice, you will incur a fee of $30.00. NO REFUND will be given for cancellation requests less than three days before a class commences. NO REFUND will be given for a change of mind after the program has commenced.

Private Health Fund rebates are available. A certificate is issued on request after the workshop.