At First Steps Pregnancy Support, we believe that birth and parenting education should be accessible to everyone and that women should be well informed as they approach birth and motherhood.
As a multidisciplinary team of professionals, First Steps Birthing has developed a comprehensive and informative birth and parenting education program to ensure that you begin motherhood feeling capable and confident.
WHEN:
A two-day course
run over consecutive Saturdays
Part 1: Saturday 17th June 2023
Part 2: Saturday 24th June 2023
9am to 430pm on both days
WHERE:
C3 Auditorium
116 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan
COST:
$300/woman
(including partner or support person)
Free registration for anyone who is:
20 years or younger
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Pension/Health Care Card Holder
Medicare Ineligible
No partner support
BIRTH
onset of labour; anatomy & physiology of birth; birth skills/active birthing; understanding & managing pain; the role of your support person; medical care in labour; types of birth; informed consent; perineal tears; postpartum recovery, coping with unexpected outcomes
BREASTFEEDING
the first few hours; benefits to maternal & infant health/wellbeing; techniques & positions; troubleshooting; managing mastitis; adjuncts to breastfeeding
BABY
the 4th trimester; adjusting to life outside the womb; normal variations in needs & patterns; normal worries; when your baby is sick; first aid for babies
BEYOND
mental health for Mums and Dads; self care; protecting your relationship; legal basics relevant to early parenting & separation; writing a will; parenting beyond the newborn phase; bonding
*There may be slight changes to planned content in the lead up to this course.
Dr Sarah Jensen
GP Obstetrician
Dr Ingrid Kensey
GP
Marieke McPhail
Physiotherapist (Women's Health),
Birth Educator
Jennie Purser
Midwife, Lactation Consultant, RN
Lynlee Gallagher
Midwife, Lactation Consultant,
Maternal and Child Health Nurse, RN
Jennifer Cox
Maternal and Child Health Nurse,
Lactation Consultant, RN
Stephanie Ritchard
Primary School Educator,
Early Parenting Support
Peta Taylor
Family Lawyer
COST:
$300/woman (including partner or support person)
Free registration for anyone who is:
20 years or younger
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Pension/Health Care Card Holder
Medicare Ineligible
There are limited places available so register now to secure yours!
While these classes are at no cost for eligible women, all proceeds from those who attend in our general registration category will go directly towards the work of First Steps Pregnancy Support. This will assist us in continuing to meet the needs of expectant and parenting women experiencing difficult circumstances in our community. We greatly appreciate your support.
COST:
$300/woman (including partner or support person)
Free registration for anyone who is:
20 years or younger
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Pension/Health Care Card Holder
Medicare Ineligible
If you are interested in our course in June 2023, join the waitlist to secure your place.
