Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop - Wednesday 5th March to 9th April

Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop consists of six sessions held on Wednesday 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: Wednesday 5th March - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
• Week 2: Wednesday 12th March - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
• Week 3: Wednesday 19th March - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
• Week 4: Wednesday 26th March - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
• Week 5: Wednesday 2nd April - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
• Week 6: Wednesday 9th April - 6:45pm - 9:00pm

Each class runs for 2 hours 15 minutes, from 6:45 pm – 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 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 FULL FEE.

It is recommended to book this program if you are due between 7th May to 31st July 2025.

Topics include the following:

• How labour starts
• Labouring at home and when to come to 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 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 transferrable? 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 change of mind after the program has commenced.

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