Armidale Parenting Education Service
"Knowledge reduces fear and promotes confidence”
Learning about your pregnancy and growing baby, preparing for labour and the birth of your baby, preparing for the joys and challenges of becoming a parent are all very important parts of your antenatal care and planning.
The Armidale Hospital offers an antenatal education programs to support you and your partner with your physical, mental and emotional preparation for your pregnancy, birth, early parenting and feeding your baby.
The sessions are relaxed and informative, giving you and your support person the opportunity to meet other families and discuss ideas, thoughts and choices for birthing and parenting.
It is important to book your sessions early to ensure you don’t miss out on a time that best suits you.
Why come to our program?
Attending face to face education programs will help you to learn more about your birth and parenting journey. You will share the experience with other pregnant women and families which is an excellent parent-education to meet others about to become new parents.
Our qualified, welcoming team will provide an environment which is informal and relaxed. Our program is interactive and based on the most up to date information.
General information about educational programs
Courses are held at Armidale Maternity Unit lounge room.
Cost of programs
There is a fee for our program, in line with most Australian Maternity Services. The Armidale Maternity Unit charges $100.
Concessions are available – talk to our friendly staff.
Contact the Maternity Unit now to book your place!
Office hours are: Monday to Friday 8am-3.30pm
Phone: 6776 9642
Birth and Parenting Program - Face to Face
| Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 DATES | ||||
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 12th January 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 23rd February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 6th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 18th May 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th June 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 29th June 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 10th August 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 21st September 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
| AVAILABLE | Thursday 2nd November 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 Weeks |
| AVAILABLE | Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December 2023 | Face to Face | 9.00am to 3.00pm | FULL WEEKEND |
Online Live Streamed Programs
Online Live Steamed programs
HNE Health are offering interactive online live streamed programs by an experienced Healthcare Professional who will help engage with your online group through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
Our previous clients say.....
"We learn't alot about labour and options during the process. An incredibly informative course and very interactive so we could retain the information! We loved it."
"We had very little knowledge prior to this course. This course has covered a wide range of topics and provided additional sources for us to get further information."