“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 Maitland 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.
General information about Educational Programs
Courses are held at Maitland Hospital.
Cost of programs: There are fees for some programs, in line with most Australian Maternity Services.
The Breastfeeding course is free.
Concession rates are available – talk to our friendly staff.
Contact the antenatal clinic now to book your place!
Office hours are: Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm
Email: hnelhd-TMHparented@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 4087 2676
Birth and Parenting - Face to Face - 140.00
Birth and Parenting - Face to Face
Cost $140.00
- 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.
Status | Date | Class Times | Duration |
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FULL | Saturday 23rd September (PH 2/10/23) | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 26th September 2023 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 28th October 2023 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 1st November 2023 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 7th November 2023 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 25th November 2023 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 9th January 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 10th January 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 20th January 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 17th February 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 20th February 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 21st February 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 16th March 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 2nd April 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 3rd April 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 13th April 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 11th May 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 14th May 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 15th May 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 1st June 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 25th June 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 26th June 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 6th July 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 3rd August 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 6th August 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 7th August 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 31st August 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 17th September 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 18th September 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 28th September and Saturday 12th October 2024 (PH 7th Oct) | 9.00am to 3.00pm | |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 26th October 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 29th October 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Wednesday 30th October 2024 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 consecutive weeks |
AVAILABLE | Saturday 23rd November 2024 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 consecutive weeks |
Online Live Streamed programs
Online Live Streamed 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."
To see available online classes, click here
Breastfeeding - Face to Face- No Charge
Breastfeeding - Face to Face
No Charge
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
The Breastfeeding program is held every two weeks on Thursday evenings, or monthly on Friday mornings.
Status | Date | Delivery | Class Times | Duration |
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FULL | Thursday 17th August 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
FULL | Thursday 31st August 2023 | Face to Face | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 21st September 2023 | Face to Face | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 12th October 2023 | Face to Face | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 26th October 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 2nd November 2023 | Face to Face | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 16th November 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 7th December 2023 | Face to Face | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Thursday 14th December 2023 | Face to Face | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only |
Next Birth After Caesarean (NBAC) - Face to Face- No Charge
Next Birth After Caesarean (NBAC) - Face to Face
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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AVAILABLE | Tuesday 14th November 2023 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday January 23rd 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday March 19th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday May 21st 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday July 16th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday September 17th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday November 19th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only |
Young Parents - Face to Face - No Charge
Young Parents
No Charge
Status | Date - Tuesdays | Delivery | Class Times |
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AVAILABLE | Tuesday 10th October and 17th October 2023 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | Tuesday 28th November and 5th December 2023 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | January 9th and 16th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | February 6th and 13th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | March 5th and 12th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | April 2nd and 9th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | May 7th and 14th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | June 4th and 11th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | July 2nd and 9th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | August 6th and 13th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | September 3rd and 10th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | October 1st and 8th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | November 5th and 12th 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |
AVAILABLE | November 26th and 3rd December 2024 | Face to Face | 3.00pm to 5.00pm |