“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 40871979
Birth and Parenting - Cost programs $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 and offer some strategies to minimise distress in the early weeks.
| Date | Class Times | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 28th June 2022 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks | FULL |
| Saturday 9th July and 16th July 2022 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks | FULL |
| Saturday 6th August and 13th August 2022 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 9th August 2022 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 3rd September and 10th September 2022 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 20th September 2022 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 29th October and 5th November 2022 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 1st November 2022 | 6.30pm to 8.30pm | 6 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 26th November and 3rd December 2022 | 9.00am to 3.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
Breastfeeding - 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.
| Date | Class Times | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 7th July 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 21st July 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 4th August 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 18th August 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 1st September 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 22nd September 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 6th October 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 27th October 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 3rd November 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 17th November 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 1st December 2022 | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Thursday 15th December 2022 | 6.00pm to 8.30pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
Next Birth After Caesarean (NBAC) - 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.
| Date | Class Times | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 26th July 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 27th September 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 22nd November 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | Once Only | AVAILABLE |
Young Parents - No Charge
Young Parents
No Charge
| Date | Class Times | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 9th August and 16th August 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 18th October and 25th October 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |
| Tuesday 29th November and 6th December 2022 | 3.00pm to 5.00pm | 2 weeks | AVAILABLE |