JHH Preparing for Parenting - Education Programs
“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 John Hunter Hospital Parenting Education Service offers a variety of 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 programs?
Attending face to face education programs will help you to learn more about your birth and parenting journey as we are able to tailor our programs to meet your specific learning needs. You will share the experience with other pregnant women and families which is an excellent opportunity to meet others about to become new parents.
Our qualified, welcoming team of nationally certified educators will provide an environment which is informal and relaxed. Our programs are interactive and based on the most up to date information.
Our past clients say
“I felt prepared for anything - best money spent on any course!”
“Good time out from our busy lives to focus on the pregnancy as a couple; it reinforced what we read on internet; partner found it very helpful.”
“Fantastic to meet & share with others at the same stage of pregnancy & share questions about birth, etc; reduced the fear about what we were facing; we are still in touch with our group on facebook.”
For More information
General information about educational programs Most courses are held at Newcastle Community Health Centre in Newcastle. Office hours are: Monday to Friday 9-4pm |
To secure your booking please complete the Booking form and email to HNELHD-JHHParentingEducation@health.nsw.gov.au or alternatively contact the Parenting Education office on 02 4016 4595.
Cost of programs
There are fees for some programs, in line with most Australian Maternity Services. Concessions are available – talk to our friendly staff.
All face to face classes are subject to change based on Covid 19 situation.
Booking Form - Click Here
Complete & save the form then email to HNELHD-JHHParentingEducation
@health.nsw.gov.au
Pregnancy Wise - Face to Face - $25.00
Pregnancy Wise - Early Pregnancy Information Session
Face to Face $25.00
This 2-hour session will help you to understand:
- The normal changes that occur throughout the pregnancy
- Caring for yourself and your baby during pregnancy, including safe exercise and movement, back care and eating well
- When to contact your Doctor or Midwife
- You will experience a practical gym ‘work out’ designed specifically for pregnant women.
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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AVAILABLE | Saturday 11th February 2023 | Face to Face | 10.00am to 12.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Monday 27th February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Calmbirth© at John Hunter - Face to Face - $550.00
Calmbirth© at John Hunter
Face to Face $550.00
Full payment will be required on booking to secure class
Calmbirth© inspires and educates couples to birth their babies with knowledge and confidence. Calmbirth embodies the connection between the mind, body and family during birth. For further information click here to view the Calmbirth @JHH brochure.
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Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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FULL | Tuesday 7th February 2023 | Face to Face | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 4 weeks |
FULL | Tuesday 7th March 2023 | Face to Face | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 4 weeks |
AVAILABLE 3 places | Tuesday 4th April 2023 | Face to Face | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 4 weeks |
AVAILABLE 4 places | Tuesday 2nd May 2023 | Face to Face | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 4 weeks |
AVAILABLE 8 places | Tuesday 6th June 2023 | Face to Face | 5.30pm to 8.30pm | 4 weeks |
Birth and Parenting Course - Face to Face - $160.00
Birth and Parenting Course
Face to Face - $160.00
- The face to face Birth and Parenting is a 12 hour program, options include two consecutive Saturdays or a weeknight program over 6 weeks.
- Most popular program:- Self-help strategies for labour and birth, including ways that the support person can offer support to the labouring woman including when to come to hospital
- Making informed decisions about your care, unexpected events of labour and after the birth
- Breastfeeding, infant sleep, settling techniques, infant communication & other baby care topics.
- Changes in the family relationships during the period of the transition to parenthood and offer some strategies to minimise distress in the early weeks.
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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FULL | Saturday 11th February and 18th February 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
FULL | Saturday 18th February and 25th February 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Monday 20th February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 21st February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
FULL | Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | FULL WEEKEND |
AVAILABLE | Monday 27th February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 4th March 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 16th March 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm week one, weeks two-five 6pm to 8.30pm | 5 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 18th March 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 25th March 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
FULL | Saturday 25th March and Sunday 26th March 2023 | Face to Face at JHH | 9.30am to 3.30pm | FULL WEEKEND |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 4th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 15th April 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Monday 17th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 20th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm week one, weeks two-five 6pm to 8.30pm | 5 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 22nd April 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 22nd April and Sunday 23rd April 2023 | Face to Face at JHH | 9.30am to 3.30pm | FULL WEEKEND |
AVAILABLE | Monday 24th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 29th April 2023 | Face to Face | 9.30am to 3.30pm | 2 weeks |
Birth and Parenting Course - Online Live Streamed - $100.00
Birth and Parenting Course
Online Live Stream $100.00
- Most popular program:- Self-help strategies for labour and birth, including ways that the support person can offer support to the labouring woman including when to come to hospital
- Making informed decisions about your care, unexpected events of labour and after the birth
- Breastfeeding, infant sleep, settling techniques, infant communication & other baby care topics.
- Changes in the family relationships during the period of the transition to parenthood and offer some strategies to minimise distress in the early weeks. 2023 DATES
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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AVAILABLE | Saturday 11th February and 18th February 2023 | ONLINE | 9.30am to 1.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 21st February 2023 | ONLINE | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 5 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 11th March 2023 | ONLINE | 9.30am to 1.30pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 11th April 2023 | ONLINE | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 5 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 15th April 2023 | ONLINE | 9.30am to 1.30pm | 2 weeks |
Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding for Diabetics - Face to Face - No Charge
Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding for Diabetics
No Charge
It is recommended this course is attended from 32 weeks pregnant.
Women report greater confidence in breastfeeding their new baby after attending the Breastfeeding course.
By participating in the course, you will:
- Observe skin-to-skin care, baby’s signs of readiness to feed, attachment and positioning of baby for feeding
- Consider common challenges to breastfeeding during early weeks
- Know local community resources and support
Breastfeeding Diabetic Session
This does NOT replace the Breastfeeding course, so mothers with diabetes who have not breastfed before are advised to come to both (on the same day). Breastfeeding for Diabetic Women is held Friday mornings immediately after the Breastfeeding course
A half-hour session held especially for pregnant women with diabetes, you will:
- Understand the benefits of breastfeeding both for the diabetic mother and baby
- Find out about the benefits of antenatal expression
- Consider common challenges to breastfeeding during early weeks
- Know local community resources and support
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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FULL | Thursday 2nd February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
FULL | Friday 10th February 2023 | Face to Face | 10am to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1pm Diabetic Breastfeeding | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 23rd February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 2nd March 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Friday 10th March 2023 | Face to Face | 10am to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1pm Diabetic Breastfeeding | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 16th March 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 23rd March 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 6th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Friday 14th April 2023 | Face to Face | 10am to 12.30pm 12.30pm to 1pm Diabetic Breastfeeding | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 20th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding for Diabetics - Online Live Streamed - No Charge
Breastfeeding and Breastfeeding for Diabetics
Online Live Stream
No Charge
It is recommended this course is attended from 32 weeks pregnant.
Women report greater confidence in breastfeeding their new baby after attending the Breastfeeding course.
By participating in the course, you will:
- Observe skin-to-skin care, baby’s signs of readiness to feed, attachment and positioning of baby for feeding
- Consider common challenges to breastfeeding during early weeks
- Know local community resources and support
Breastfeeding Diabetic Session
This does NOT replace the Breastfeeding course, so mothers with diabetes who have not breastfed before are advised to come to both (on the same day). Breastfeeding for Diabetic Women is held Friday mornings immediately after the Breastfeeding course
A half-hour session held especially for pregnant women with diabetes, you will:
- Understand the benefits of breastfeeding both for the diabetic mother and baby
- Find out about the benefits of antenatal expression
- Consider common challenges to breastfeeding during early weeks
- Know local community resources and support
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
FULL | Thursday 16th February 2023 | ONLINE | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 30th March 2023 | ONLINE | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 27th April 2023 | ONLINE | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Nuts and Bolts of Fatherhood - Face to Face - $25.00
Nuts and Bolts of Fatherhood
Class fee $25.00
This program is for men who are about to become dads. This course is led by an experienced father and health professional. Expectant Dads will:
- Explore the role and relationship changes likely to be experienced during transition to fatherhood
- Consider strategies to being an effective support person
- Develop an effective parenting relationship with your partner
- Understand infant communications, why babies cry and develop strategies for difficult times
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
FULL | Thursday 16th February 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 9th March 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 13th April 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Nuts and Bolts of Fatherhood - Online Live Streamed - $25.00
Nuts and Bolts of Fatherhood
Online Live Stream
Class fee $25.00
This program is for men who are about to become dads. This course is led by an experienced father and health professional. Expectant Dads will:
- Explore the role and relationship changes likely to be experienced during transition to fatherhood
- Consider strategies to being an effective support person
- Develop an effective parenting relationship with your partner
- Understand infant communications, why babies cry and develop strategies for difficult times
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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2023 DATES | ||||
FULL | Thursday 2nd February 2023 | ONLINE | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 23rd March 2023 | ONLINE | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Multiple Miracles - Online - No Charge
Multiple Miracles
Online Only
No Charge
This session has been designed for all parents expecting twins or triplets.
You will explore topics around, birth and parenting your babies along side other parents. We host this session with the Newcastle Multiple Birth Association.
If this is your first pregnancy you will find this is a great addition to the 12 hours Birth and Parenting program.
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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2023 DATES | ||||
AVAILABLE | Thursday 9th February 2023 | ONLINE | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 6th April 2023 | ONLINE | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Next Birth after Caesarean - Online - No Charge
Next Birth after Caesarean
Online Only
No Charge
It is optimal though not essential, that you attend the program at around 20 and 24 weeks gestation. This education program is for women and their support people who have had a previous caesarean birth and are considering birth options for their current pregnancy.
This program will help you to gather current, consistent, evidence based information before making decisions about your next birth. The group will enable you to meet other couples with similar experiences and provide an opportunity to ask questions and seek clarity about the NBAC options.
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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2023 DATES | ||||
AVAILABLE | Thursday 23rd February 2023 | ONLINE | 10am to 11.30am | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Monday 13th March 2023 | ONLINE | 6.30pm to 8.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 6th April 2023 | ONLINE | 10am to 11.30am | Once Only |