The Early Parenting Unit offers a Childbirth and Early Parenting Education Program which enhances transition to parenthood through providing information, education and support during pregnancy and post birth.
The aims of this program are to:
- Increase parenting skills and confidence.
- Reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy, labour and birth and early parenting.
- Help prepare for challenges of parenthood.
- Enhance parental enjoyment.
- Help make informed choices during pregnancy, birth and early parenting
The program offers six 2.5 hour sessions over six months - five sessions at relevant stages throughout pregnancy and a post birth session.
Childbirth and Early Parenting Program:
1. Early Parenting Class @ 12-16 weeks gestation.
2. Parenting Class @ 24-26/28 weeks gestation.
3. Breastfeeding Class @ 28-32 weeks gestation.
4. Labour and Birth Class One @ 32-34 weeks gestation.
5. Labour and Birth Class Two @ 32-34 weeks gestation.
6. Post Birth Early Parenting Class @ 2/3 weeks post birth.
Current Class Dates and Locations:
Bub’s Beginnings - Koo Wee Rup
Venue: Kooweerup Regional Health Service - Early Parenting Unit
Tue 17 November 09 Early Pregnancy Class
Tue 15 December 10 Parenting Class
Tue 12 January 10 Breastfeeding Class
Tue 23 February 10 Labour and Birth Class One
Tue 2 March 10 Labour and Birth Class Two
To be advised Post Birth Early Parenting Class
Bub’s Beginnings - Pakenham
Venue: Pakenham Springs
Tue 16 February 10 Early Pregnancy Class
Tue 16 March 10 Parenting Class
Tue 13 April 10 Breastfeeding Class
Tue 11 May 10 Labour and Birth Class One
Tue 25 May 10 Labour and Birth Class Two
To be advised Post Birth Early Parenting Class
Bub’s Beginnings - Emerald
Classes will begin in Emerald in April. Please contact Donna for further information regarding dates.
Bub’s Beginnings - Koo Wee Rup
Venue: Kooweerup Regional Health Service - Early Parenting Unit
Tue 27 April 2010 Early Pregnancy Class
Tue 1 June 2010 Parenting Class
Tue 29 June 2010 Breastfeeding Class
Tue 3 August 2010 Labour and Birth Class One
Tue 10 August 2010 Labour and Birth Class Two
To be advised Post Birth Early Parenting Class
These sessions are designed to compliment and expand on existing Ante-Natal Classes offered by mainstream Hospitals or can be attended as an alternative for those people who live some distance from their birthing hospital.
Cost of this program is $120.00 for six sessions which includes written material (concessions apply for Cardinia Shire residents)
Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9.30 pm
The Post-Birth Early Parenting Classe for each series is held on a Tuesday morning.
Classes are at the Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Pakenham Springs and the Emerald Community Centre.
Please contact Donna Sheppard-Wright (Antenatal and Childbirth Educator) on 03 5997 9685 or sheppardwrightd@krhs.net.au(Donnas’ office hours are Tuesday 9am–5pm)
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