Twins or More Workshop Saturday 10th May 2025

About this event

This program is tailored to meet the learning needs of the couple expecting TWINS or more. It is expected that participants have already attended or plan to attend another Childbirth and Parenting Education program. However, if you have other children, this may be all you need to gain some extra knowledge on dealing with more than one. The workshop provides information on understanding your baby’s needs, settling techniques, home safety and equipment, handling and care of the baby, and becoming a family.

This interactive course will be presented face-to-face in the education block at Westmead Hospital. Although you can attend it online through Zoom from home, we encourage you to attend face-to-face to get the most out of the program.

The cost is $35.00 if you attend the positive birth and parenting workshop at Westmead Hospital. The cost is $70 if you are giving birth at Westmead Hospital (and you are not attending the positive birth and parenting workshop) and $120 if you are giving birth elsewhere.

If possible, parents-to-be of twins or more are encouraged to attend this workshop before 34 weeks gestation. Videos specific to multiple births and parenting are shown.

Topics include:

• Pregnancy with twins or more
• Birth options
• What to expect with multiple babies
• Breastfeeding more than one
• Parenting issues, including postnatal depression, returning to work, roles and identities.
• Caring for your new babies and any others
• Opportunity for questions and discussion
• Finding out what help is available in the community
• Meet other couples expecting more than one.

This workshop combines the skills you need to bring your baby home and parent confidently. The four-hour workshop explores the reality of parenting. Attending this course from approximately 26 weeks of pregnancy is recommended. The workshop provides information on understanding your baby’s needs, settling techniques, home safety and equipment, handling and care of baby, and becoming a family. Ideal for women and their partner or support person who are:

• Having a booked caesarean section
• If unable to attend a Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop
• For those who want a greater understanding of parenting a newborn

If this is your first baby, we strongly recommend that you attend a Positive Birth and Parenting Workshop instead. Positive Birth and Parenting Workshops cover birth, breastfeeding and parenting in detail. This course covers twins or more issues only.

The workshop will be held in the Seminar rooms of the Westmead Education and Conference Centre (WECC) -enter via entrance 4 of the hospital.

• Please be aware that you will be required to pay for parking if you choose to park within the hospital grounds.
• A break is included. Refreshments can be purchased Zouki’s café.
• This program is an interactive workshop designed to enhance your early parenting experience.

If you need to change your booking email: WSLHD-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au. Where possible we will try to meet your change of date/event request.

FAQ'S

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event? See parking and public transport information located on our website.

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

What can 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? Email WSLHD-westmead-parentingeducation@health.nsw.gov.au

Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No

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 don't need to bring your ticket to the event.

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 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 may be available after you've attended this workshop. A certificate is issued on request.