Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Melbourne.
Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg - Parent Education Classes. Hybrid format, Face-to-face and online (Zoom). For Mercy Hospital for Women booked clients only. Contact Phone: 03 8458 4152
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Friday 22 November 2024 : 9am - 11.30am
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2.5 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent including Early Parenting Community supports
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Friday 22 November 2024
Time: 9am - 11.30am
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Parent Ed Saturday Workshop: 23 & 30 Nov, 9am-1.30pm
Sat 23 & 30 Nov 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket is for 2 people (Birthing parent +1 support person) to attend 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 23 November 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 30 November 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
ONLY for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 26 Nov : 9.30am
Tuesday 26 November : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
MHW WEEKDAY evening series: starts Tuesday 26 Nov: 5-7pm
Tuesday 26 November 2024
This 4 session Tuesday series runs over 4 weeks
2hrs per class & each class is held in-person at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Class 1 Tuesday 26 November: 5-7pm Spontaneous Labour & Birthing
Class 2 Tuesday 3 December: 5-7pm Variations to Labour & Birth
Class 3 Tuesday 10 December: 5-7pm Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 Tuesday 17 December: 5-7pm The New Family at Home
1 paid ticket/seat includes attendance for all classes in series for 1 Birthing parent + 1 support person, as well as "Preparing for Birth" book (to be given at first class)
If one of the birthing parents has an eligible concession card, we are able to offer you a reimbursement for the cost of the class. Please see terms & conditions.
Please Note: All of our classes are ONLY for families booked to birth their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Multiple Birth Info Session Thurs 28 Nov : 3.30 - 5.30pm
Thurs 28 Nov 2024 : 3.30-5.30pm
This one-off information session is for families pregnant with twins, triplets...or more!
With a variety of speakers, we aim to provide you some information around your journey in the hospital (birthing, postnatal ward & special care nursery) & supports once you go home.
Our speakers include : an Obstetrician, Neonatologist, Midwife, MCHN & a representative from the Diamond Valley Multiple Births Assoc.
All of these speakers also have the lived experience of being a parent of multiples!
This session is only for families booked to birth their babies at MHW Heidelberg & OVER 24 weeks gest.
Date: Thursday 28 November
Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost: $30 includes attendance for 2 people - birthing parent + 1 support person
Location: Level 3, Mercy Hospital for Women
This session will not cover the information provided in our standard series of Parent Ed classes.
If you have booked and paid for a full series of classes - please contact the Parent Education Dept directly to book your seat.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free face-to-face Class.
Friday 29 November 2024, 9.30am-11.30pm
This 2 hour, free, breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Friday 29 November 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women,
Studley Road, Heidelberg
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Caesarean Section Info session: Tues 3 Dec: 9.30-10.15am
Tues 3 December: 9.30 -10.15am
This 45min online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
MHW Parent Ed Saturday Workshop: 7 & 14 Dec : 9am-1.30pm
Sat 7 & 14 Dec 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket is for 2 people (Birthing parent +1 support person) to attend 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 7 December 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 14 December 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
ONLY for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 10 Dec : 12pm
Tuesday 10 December: 12-12.30pm
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Tuesday 10 December: 1pm - 1.30pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Tuesday 1 December 2024
Time: 1pm - 1.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
1 ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Postnatal Workshop - The 4th trimester
Wednesday 11 Dec 2024 : 9.30am-2pm
This 4.5hr workshop will cover all the postnatal information we include in our full series of classes - but WITHOUT the labour & birth information.
This class is suitable if you are having a planned caesarean birth or would like a refresher on newborn feeding, care and behaviour.
Date: Wednesday 11 December 2024
Time: 9.30am - 2pm
Location: Level 3,
This class is face-to-face at Mercy Hospital
This class will cover topics such as (but not limited to)
- Breastfeeding: benefits for mum and baby; how breastfeeding works, challenges in the breastfeeding journey, your support team's role.
- Baby care in the early days, settling your newborn
- Mum's physical and emotional recovery post-birth, safe sleeping and other safety topics.
This workshop is designed to build your knowledge in feeding & caring for your baby as well as post birth health & recovery
Suitable to attend from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
For families booked to have their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW VBAC/Labour Refresher class: Thurs 12 December, 12pm-2pm
Thurs 12 December 2024 : 12 - 2pm
This Labour refresher / VBAC session is for families who have had a previous labour & birthing experience and would like to refresh their knowledge of labour & birth.
Maybe it's been a few years since your last baby, you birthed at a different hospital previously or would like more information around Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) - this class is for you!
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and cover topics you are wanting information about.
This might include things such as : Stages of & coping with labour, when to come to hospital, pain relief, care after birth or feeding baby.
The session is in-person at MHW.
Date: Thursday 12 December 2024
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Level 3, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Cost: $40 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket includes attendance to 2hr education class for 2 people (birthing person + 1 support person)
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 12 December 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 12 Dec 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
This series is 4 x 2hr classes but run over 6 weeks
Classes all in-person at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket is for 2 PEOPLE to attend to all 4 classes (1 birthing parent +1 support person) + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 12 Dec 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 19 Dec 2024: 5-7pm)
**2 week break in between **
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 9 Jan 2025: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 16 Jan 2025: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 25 - 26wks. These classes are only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women HEIDELBERG.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free face-to-face Class.
Friday 13 December 2024, 12.30-2.30pm
This 2 hour, free, breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Friday 13 December 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women,
Studley Road, Heidelberg
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Tuesday 31 December 2024: 9.30 - 11.30am
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024
Time: 9.30am -11.30am
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
1 ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg OR Werribee Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 3 & 10 January 2025 : 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 for 1 ticket. Ticket is for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 partner/support person) to attend BOTH Workshop sessions + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Free with valid HCC - please contact Parent Ed
Workshop 1 : Friday 3 January 2025 : 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 10 January 2025 : 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Aim to start from 26 weeks.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Parent Ed Saturday Workshop: 11&18 Jan 2025 : 9am-1.30pm
Sat 11 & 18 Jan 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket is for 2 people (Birthing parent +1 support person) to attend 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Free with valid HCC - please contact Parent Ed to book in.
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 18 January 2025, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
ONLY for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Parent Ed Class series: start: Wed 13 Nov 2024, 5-7pm
Starts Wed 13 Nov 2024, 5pm - 7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2 hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 13 Nov 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 20 Nov 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 27 Nov 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 4 Dec 2024: 5pm - 7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks
Please contact Parent Ed to book into class series for free ONLY if you hold a valid Australian Health Care Card.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Tuesday 12 Nov 2024: 11am - 1pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
1 ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg OR Werribee Mercy Hospital
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 12 Nov : 9.30am
Tuesday 12 November : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
MHW Parent Ed Saturday Workshop: 9th & 16th Nov, 9am-1.30pm
Sat 9 & 16 Nov 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 for 1 ticket. This includes attendance for 2 people (Birthing parent +1 support person) to 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 9 November 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 16 November 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
ONLY for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 8 & 15 November 2024
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 9.30am - 2pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 for 1 ticket. Ticket is for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 partner/support person) to attend BOTH Workshop sessions + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Free with valid HCC - please contact Parent Ed
Workshop 1 : Friday 8 November 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 15 November 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Aim to start from 26 weeks.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 7 November 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 7 November 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 ticket - includes attendance to all 4 classes for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 support person) + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 7 November 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 14 November 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 21 November 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 28 November 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 26wks. These classes are only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women HEIDELBERG.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thurs 7 November 2024: 12.30pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thurs 7 November 2024
Time: 12.30pm -1pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
1 ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Caesarean Section 1 hour info session: Fri 1 Nov : 1-2pm
Friday 1 November 2024 : 1-2pm
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 29 Oct: 9.30am
Tuesday 29 October : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
MHW Parent Ed Saturday Workshop: 26 Oct & 2 Nov, 9am-1.30pm
Sat 26 Oct & 2 Nov 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 for 1 ticket. This includes attendance for 2 people (Birthing parent +1 support person) to 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 26 October 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 2 November 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
ONLY for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free face-to-face Class.
Friday 25 October, 2024, 9.30am-11.30pm
This 2 hour, free, breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Friday 25 October 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women,
Studley Road, Heidelberg
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW ARABIC Parent Ed Classes: Thursday 24 & 31Oct: 12pm-2pm
Thursday 24 & 31 Oct 2024: 12pm-2pm
Our Arabic interpreted Parent Education sessions are for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Session details: Thursday 24 & Thursday 31 October: 12pm - 2pm
Location: In person on Level 3, Mercy for Women, Heidelberg.
Cost: $100 for 2 people.
*If either birthing parent has a valid health care card, please contact Parent Education Dept before booking*
These Q&A sessions may include discussion around these topics
Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
Breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
Newborn baby behaviour, safe sleeping, mum's physical/emotional recovery.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKDAY evening series: starts Tuesday 22 Oct: 5-7pm
Tuesday 22 October 2024
This 4 session Tuesday series runs over 5 weeks (due to public holiday break in-between Class 2 & 3)
2hrs per class & each class is held in-person at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Class 1 Tues 22 October: 5-7pm Spontaneous Labour & Birthing
Class 2 Tues 29 October: 5-7pm Variations to Labour & Birth
*****1 week break due to Public Holiday*****
Class 3 Tuesday 12 November: 5-7pm Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 Tuesday 19 November: 5-7pm The New Family at Home
1 paid ticket/seat includes attendance for all classes in series for 1 Birthing parent + 1 support person, as well as "Preparing for Birth" book (to be given at first class)
Please contact Parent Education Department if Birthing Parent has an eligible concession card, before booking your ticket.
Please Note: All of our classes are ONLY for families booked to birth their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 16 Oct 2024 : 10am - 12.30pm
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2.5 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent including Early Parenting Community supports
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 16 October, 2024
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Mandarin Parent Ed Classes: Tues 15 & 22 October: 12-2pm
Tuesday 15 & 22 Oct 2024: 12pm-2pm
Our Mandarin interpreted Parent Education sessions are for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Session details: Tuesday 15 & Tuesday 22 October: 12pm - 2pm
Location: In person on Level 3, Mercy for Women, Heidelberg.
Cost: $100 for 2 people.
*If Birthing mum carries health care card, please contact Parent Education Dept*
These Q&A sessions may include discussion around these topics also:
Labour & birthing : stages of labour, coping in labour, how your support person can help, pain relief in labour
产程不同阶段，生产技巧，您的陪产人员可以怎样帮助您，生产中的止疼措施
Variations to labour and birthing : including caesarean section and induction of labour
生产的医疗干预例如破腹产及催产
Breastfeeding : benefits for mum and baby, how do I know baby is getting enough, how breastmilk is made, common concerns when breastfeeding
母乳对母婴双方的好处，我如何确定宝宝喝饱了，母乳的产生过程，关于母乳的常见问题
Newborn baby behaviour, settling baby, mum's physical/emotional recovery, child safety
正常新生儿行为，安抚宝宝技巧， 女性产后的身体及精神恢复，婴儿安全
Mercy Hospital for Women
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 15 Oct: 9.30am
Tuesday 15 October : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
MHW Parent Ed WEEKEND Workshop: Sat 12 & 19 Oct, 9am-1.30pm
Sat 12 & 19 October 2024 : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 incl. Birthing parent +1 support person attend 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 12 October 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 19 October 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Only for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women,
Mercy Hospital for Women
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Friday 11 October: 9am - 9.30am
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: 26 September 2024
Time: 2pm - 2.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
1 ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 10 October 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 10 October 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 ticket - includes attendance to all 4 classes for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 support person) + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 10 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 17 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 24 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 31 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks. These classes are only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women HEIDELBERG.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Caesarean Section 1 hour info session: Fri 4 Oct: 9.30am
Friday 4 October 2024 : 9.30am- 10.30am
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Thursday 3 Oct 2024, 12pm - 2pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Thursday 3 October 2024
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
1 ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg OR Werribee Mercy Hospital
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 1 Oct: 9.30am
Tuesday 1 October : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
1 ticket/seat enables 2 people to attend the session (1 birthing person + 1 support person)
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 26 September 2024: 2pm - 2.30pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: 26 September 2024
Time: 2pm - 2.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Face-to-Face Parent Education Series: Tues 24 Sept : 5-7pm
Tuesday 24 September 2024: 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 birthing parent +1 support person to attend 4 classes. Also includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 24 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Tuesday 1 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Tuesday 8 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Tuesday 15 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW Parent Ed WEEKEND Workshop: Sat 21 Sept & Sat 5 Oct
Sat 21 Sept & Sat 5 Oct : 9am - 1.30pm
MHW Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm ** 1 WEEK OFF IN BETWEEN DUE TO LONG WEEKEND**
Sessions: Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 incl. Birthing parent +1 support person attend 2 x Workshop classes + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 21 September 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 5 October 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Only for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women,
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW LABOUR REFRESH/VBAC class: Thurs 19 Sept 12.30 - 2.30pm
Thurs 19 Sept 2024 : 12.30 - 2.30pm
This Labour refresher / VBAC session is for families who have had a previous labour & birthing experience and would like to refresh their knowledge of labour & birth.
Maybe it's been a few years since your last baby, you birthed at a different hospital previously or would like more information around Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) - this class is for you!
Our Parent Education midwife will go through topics such as:
- Stages of labour
- When to call the hospital
- Where to come in labour
- Coping in labour (at home & in hospital)
The session is presented live, face-to-face at MHW.
You will have the opportunity ask the educator any questions along the way as well.
Date: Thursday 19 September 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Level 3, Mercy Hospital for Women
Studley Rd
Heidelberg
Cost: $40 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket includes attendance to 2hr education class for 2 people (birthing person + 1 support person)
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Parent Ed HYBRID class series starts Wed 18 Sept: 5-7pm
Starts Wednesday 18 Sept 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education HYBRID Classes - MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, but vary between ONLINE and FACE-to-FACE (see below)
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 18 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Labour and Birth Variations (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 25 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (online via ZOOM) (Wednesday 2 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 9 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer/mobile device.
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 17 Sept: 12.30pm
Tuesday 17 September : 12.30pm - 1pm
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
Mercy Hospital for Women WEEKDAY Workshop series
Friday 13 & 20 September 2024
Mercy Hospital for Women - Weekday Workshop Parent Education Classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 consecutive Friday's: 9.30am - 2pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $175 for 1 ticket. Ticket is for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 partner/support person) to attend BOTH Workshop sessions + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Friday 13 September 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Friday 20 September 2024 : 9.30am - 2pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 26 weeks pregnancy.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 10 October 2024: 5-7pm (CANCELLED)
Starts Thursday 10 October 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 ticket - includes attendance to all 4 classes for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 support person) + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 10 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 17 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 24 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 31 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks. These classes are only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women HEIDELBERG.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 12 September 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 12 September 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 ticket - includes attendance to all 4 classes for 2 people (1 birthing parent +1 support person) + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 12 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 19 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 26 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 3 October 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks. These classes are only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women HEIDELBERG.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 12 September 2024: 2pm - 2.30pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thursday 12 September 2024
Time: 2pm - 2.30pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free face-to-face Class.
Thursday 12 Sept, 2024, 9.30am-11.30pm
This 2 hour, free, breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Thursday 12 September 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30pm
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women,
Studley Road, Heidelberg
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
Ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Wednesday 11 Sept 2024 : 1pm - 3.30pm
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2.5 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent including Early Parenting Community supports
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Wednesday 11 September, 2024
Time: 1pm - 3.30pm
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 7 & 14 Sept 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person to attend 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 7 September 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 14 September 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Only for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women,
Mercy Hospital for Women
Caesarean Section 1 hour info session: Tues 3 Sept : 11.30am
Tuesday 3 Sept 2024 : 11.30am- 12.30pm
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 3 Sept: 9.30am
Tuesday 3 September : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 29 August 2024: 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thursday 29 August 2024
Time: 9.30am - 10am
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Face-to-Face Parent Education Series: Tues 27 August : 5-7pm
Tuesday 27 August 2024: 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 for 1 birthing parent +1 support person to attend 4 classes. Also includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Tuesday 27 August 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Tuesday 3 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Tuesday 10 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Tuesday 17 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 24 & 31 August 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person to attend 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 24 Aug 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts & coping in labour at home & in hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 31 Aug 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Only for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women,
Mercy Hospital for Women
Postnatal Workshop - The 4th trimester
Friday 23 August 2024 : 9.30am-2pm
This 4.5hr workshop will cover all the postnatal information we include in our full series of classes - but WITHOUT the labour & birth information.
This class is suitable if you are having a planned caesarean birth or would like a refresher on newborn feeding, care and behaviour.
Date: Friday 23 August 2024
Time: 9.30am - 2pm
Location: Level 3
This class is face-to-face at Mercy Hospital
This class will cover topics such as (but not limited to)
- Breastfeeding: benefits for mum and baby; how breastfeeding works, challenges in the breastfeeding journey, your support team's role.
- Baby care in the early days, settling your newborn
-Mum's physical and emotional recovery post-birth, safe sleeping and other safety topics.
This workshop is designed to build your knowledge in feeding & caring for your baby as well as post birth health & recovery
Suitable to attend from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
For families booked to have their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Understanding Breastfeeding - Free Online Class.
Wednesday 21 Aug 2024, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
This 2 hour, free, online breastfeeding class is for parents who want a bit more information about breastfeeding their baby, regardless of what number baby this is for you.
Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: ONLINE via ZOOM app
Class will cover information such as :
- How does breastfeeding work
- What are the benefits for mum and baby
- How does my body make milk
- How important are support people when breastfeeding
- Some challenges when breastfeeding
1 ticket includes attendance by birthing parent + 1 support person.
You are required to download the free ZOOM app to your device or smart phone to access this class.
** Please note: if you have already booked & paid for a series of Parent Education classes - you don't need to attend this class. Breastfeeding is covered to the same detail in the classes you will attend.
This class is only for families booked to birth their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 20 Aug: 9.30am
Tuesday 20 August : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
Mercy Hospital for Women: Grandparents Class
Friday 16 August 2024: 9.30am-11.30am
This class is for Grandparents who would like some up to date information to help support their children and grandchildren after birth!
Cost: $50 for 2 people to attend the 2 hour session. Tea, coffee & biscuits provided.
Topics may include: Recovery after birth and length of stay
New recommendations for child safety / sleeping & settling / feeding
Supports for the family at home
Resources used for information by the new parent including Early Parenting Community supports
Vaccinations
You will have the opportunity to ask and discuss specific questions with your educator during this face-to-face session.
Date: Friday 16 August, 2024
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Location: Level 3
Mercy Hospital for Women
163 Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
Classes are non-refundable. Please ensure you can attend the session prior to booking.
For grandparents whose children are booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW Face-to-Face Parent Ed Thurs 15 August 2024: 5-7pm
Starts Thursday 15 August 2024, 5-7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 includes attendance to all classes for birthing parent +1 support person + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Thursday 15 August 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Thursday 22 August 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Thursday 29 August 2024: 5-7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Thursday 5 September 2024: 5-7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
MHW LABOUR REFRESHER/VBAC class: Tues 13 Aug: 12.30pm-2.30pm
Tuesday 13 August 2024 : 12.30 - 2.30pm
This Labour refresher / VBAC session is for families who have had a previous labour & birthing experience and would like to refresh their knowledge of labour & birth.
Maybe it's been a few years since your last baby, you birthed at a different hospital previously or would like more information around Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC) - this class is for you!
Our Parent Education midwife will go through topics such as:
- Stages of labour
- When to call the hospital
- Where to come in labour
- Coping in labour (at home & in hospital)
The session is presented live, face-to-face at MHW.
You will have the opportunity ask the educator any questions along the way as well.
Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
Time: 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location: Level 3, Mercy Hospital for Women
Studley Rd
Heidelberg
Cost: $40 for 1 ticket. 1 ticket includes attendance to 2hr education class for 2 people (birthing person + 1 support person)
Tea, coffee and biscuits provided
Mercy Hospital for Women
MHW WEEKEND WORKSHOP Parent Education classes
Saturday 10 & 17 August 2024, 9am-1.30pm
Mercy Hospital for Women -Saturday WORKSHOP classes
Our workshops cover all the same information from our 4 series classes - but in 2 x 4.5 hour sessions!
Run weekly over 2 Saturday's: 9am - 1.30pm
Both sessions are face-to-face at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Rd, Heidelberg
Cost: $220 covers Birthing parent +1 support person, for 2 x Workshop sessions and 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Workshop 1 : Saturday 10 Aug 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Labour & birth physiology, comforts and coping in labour at home & in the hospital, importance of your support people, variations to labour & birth
Workshop 2 : Saturday 17 Aug 2024, 9am - 1.30pm
Topics include - Understanding breastfeeding, caring for your newborn, settling techniques, child safety, mum's recovery after birth, supports at home, relationship changes + more!
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to start from 27 weeks pregnancy.
Only for families booked to have their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Free Waterbirth Information Session - Online
Thursday 8 August 2024: 2.30pm - 3pm
This 30 minute free online session offers information about Waterbirth at Mercy Hospital for Women.
We will cover topics such as benefits of using water in labour & birth, hospital criteria for using water immersion in labour & birth and common questions families have.
Session will be via ZOOM - free app required to be downloaded to device or smart phone prior to class commencement.
Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
Time: 2.30 - 3pm
Location: Online via ZOOM
Ticket includes attendance to session for birthing parent + 1 support person.
This is only for families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg
Caesarean Section 1 hour information session
Thursday 8 August 2024 : 1pm-2pm
This 1 hour online class will cover information about having a caesarean section at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This interactive class with one of our midwifery educators, covers information about what happens during the journey of having a caesarean birth. We will discuss what happens before birth, yours & baby's hospital stay and then recovery in the weeks after birth.
Cost $5 - 1 ticket covers online attendance for 1 birthing parent + 1 support person
This information is specific for families having their baby, via caesarean section, at Mercy Hospital for Women.
This class does NOT cover detailed information about labour & birth, feeding & newborn care.
You are required to download the ZOOM app on your laptop or smart device to access the class.
MHW Parent Ed Class series: start: Wed 7 August 2024, 5-7pm
Starts Wed 7 August 2024, 5pm - 7pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Face-to-Face Classes for MHW patients only
Series is 4 x 2 hour classes.
Classes are on same day and at same time each week, FACE-to-FACE at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
COST: $200 per birthing parent +1 support person. Includes 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1 Labour and Birth (Face to face at Mercy Hospital for Women) (Wednesday 7 August 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 2 Variations to Labour and Birth (face-to-face) (Wednesday 14 August 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 3 Understanding Breastfeeding (face-to-face) (Wednesday 21 August 2024: 5pm -7pm)
Class 4 The 4th trimester - The New Family at Home (Face-to-face) (Wednesday 28 August 2024: 5pm - 7pm)
Face-to-face sessions: at Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, VIC
Classes are non-refundable. Suitable to start FROM 27wks.
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education, Level 3
Induction of Labour: Free online class Tues 6 August: 9.30am
Tuesday 6 August : 9.30am - 10am
This 30 minute online information session will take you through the process of induction of labour (starting your labour)
We will discuss reasons why induction of labour might be offered, methods of induction and how we support you during the process.
You will have the opportunity to ask the educator questions along the way.
This information is specific for our families birthing at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
This information will be general, and any specific details about your pregnancy & birth need to be discussed with your midwife or doctor.
You will be required to download the ZOOM app on your device or smart phone.
Postnatal Workshop - The 4th trimester
Thursday 1 August 2024 : 10am-2.30pm
This 4.5hr workshop will cover all the postnatal information we include in our full series of classes - but WITHOUT the labour & birth information.
This class is suitable if you are having a planned caesarean birth or would like a refresher on newborn feeding, care and behaviour.
Date: Thursday 1 August 2024
Time: 10am - 2.30pm
Location: Level 3
This class is face-to-face at Mercy Hospital
This class will cover topics such as (but not limited to)
- Breastfeeding: benefits for mum and baby; how breastfeeding works, challenges in the breastfeeding journey, your support team's role.
- Baby care in the early days, settling your newborn
-Mum's physical and emotional recovery post-birth, safe sleeping and other safety topics.
This workshop is designed to build your knowledge in feeding & caring for your baby as well as post birth health & recovery
Suitable to attend from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
For families booked to have their babies at Mercy Hospital for Women.
Mercy Hospital for Women
Mercy Hospital for Women ONLINE Parent Education Classes
Commence Tuesday 16 July 2024: 1pm - 3pm
Mercy Hospital for Women - Parent Education ONLINE Classes - For Mercy Hospital patients ONLY
Weekly classes run over 4 weeks, same day/time each week. Each class is 2 hours.
COST: $175 includes attendance to 4 classes for 1 birthing parent +1 support person + 'Preparing for Birth' book.
Class 1- Tuesday 16 July 2024, 1pm - 3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour & Birth - covers hormones and physiology of labour, stages of labour, support & comfort in labour, pain relief.
Class 2 - Tuesday 23 July 2024, 1pm- 3pm - via ZOOM app
Labour and Birth Variations - discussion on induction of labour, assisted or surgical births + more
Class 3 - Tuesday 30 July 2024, 1pm- 3pm - via ZOOM app
Understanding Breastfeeding
Class 4 - Tuesday 6 August 2024, 1pm - 3pm - via ZOOM app
The 4th Trimester: New family @ Home
Online sessions require ZOOM app to be downloaded to computer / mobile device.
Classes non-refundable. Suitable to s