GROUP BIRTH PREP
Rosie is delighted to now offer group Birth Prep courses at Innerstrength in Grovedale, Geelong.
6 hours of content split over 2 evenings.
Topics that are covered in the Geelong Born Birth Prep program are:
The content is evidence-based, modern and interactive. Geelong Born Birth Preparation sessions are geared towards parents expecting their first baby, however anyone wanting to gain further knowledge and tools will benefit greatly.
We recommend you participate in the course between 24-35 weeks gestation.
This program has been created by Rosie Fitzclarence specifically for Geelong Born. It covers strategies for relaxation and positive but not a hypnobirthing course. Head to the Geelong Born hypnobirthing page if your looking for that 😉
6 hours of content split over 2 evenings.
Topics that are covered in the Geelong Born Birth Prep program are:
- Understanding normal physiological birth and our amazing birth hormones
- Choices for your pregnancy and birthing journey
- Body knowledge and awareness
- Non-drug alternatives for effective pain relief in labour
- Pharmacological pain relief in the hospital setting
- What your birth partner can do to help
- The use of massage and touch in labour
- Active positioning in labour
- Creating your positive birthing space and birthing in water
- Relaxation techniques in birthing
- Discussion surrounding hospital interventions and procedures - induction, assisted birth and caesarean
- Making informed decisions and communicating preferences with your care provider
- Your baby, breastfeeding and the early days of parenting
The content is evidence-based, modern and interactive. Geelong Born Birth Preparation sessions are geared towards parents expecting their first baby, however anyone wanting to gain further knowledge and tools will benefit greatly.
We recommend you participate in the course between 24-35 weeks gestation.
This program has been created by Rosie Fitzclarence specifically for Geelong Born. It covers strategies for relaxation and positive but not a hypnobirthing course. Head to the Geelong Born hypnobirthing page if your looking for that 😉
THE BIRTH PREP PROGRAM
CLASS 1
UNIT ONE
The Birthing Process
UNIT TWO
Coping With The Intensity
CLASS 2
UNIT THREE
Possible Interventions in Childbirth
UNIT FOUR
The Adventure Begins: Your Baby, Breastfeeding and Parenting
UNIT ONE
The Birthing Process
UNIT TWO
Coping With The Intensity
CLASS 2
UNIT THREE
Possible Interventions in Childbirth
UNIT FOUR
The Adventure Begins: Your Baby, Breastfeeding and Parenting
GEELONG BORN BIRTH PREP
GROUP COURSE DATES
2022
JUNE Tuesday 7th June and 14th June - 6pm - 9.15pm
*FULLY BOOKED
*FULLY BOOKED
JULY Tuesday 5th July and 12th July - 6pm - 9.15pm
*TWO SPOTS LEFT
*TWO SPOTS LEFT
AUGUST Tuesday 9th August and 16th August - 6pm - 9.15pm
*FIVE SPOTS LEFT
*FIVE SPOTS LEFT
SEPTEMBER Tuesday 13th September and 20th September - 6pm - 9.15pm
*FIVE SPOTS LEFT
*FIVE SPOTS LEFT
In-person classes:
Held at Innerstrength Healthcare – 115 Pioneer Road, Grovedale
Small group size - maximum 5 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
Held at Innerstrength Healthcare – 115 Pioneer Road, Grovedale
Small group size - maximum 5 pregnant people (+ one support person each)
BIRTH PREP COURSE PRICING
What's included:
6 hours of tuition over 2 evenings with midwife Rosie Fitzclarence
A printed resource booklet
Discount on TENS hire
Ongoing support from Rosie after the course
$330 inc. GST
To hold your place, a $150 non-refundable tuition deposit is required. Final payment is due 7 days prior to course start date.
6 hours of tuition over 2 evenings with midwife Rosie Fitzclarence
A printed resource booklet
Discount on TENS hire
Ongoing support from Rosie after the course
$330 inc. GST
To hold your place, a $150 non-refundable tuition deposit is required. Final payment is due 7 days prior to course start date.
PRIVATE HEALTH REBATES AVAILABLE WITH SELECTED HEALTH FUNDS
BUPA
Navy Health
AHM
Defence Health
GMHBA
Frank Health
NIB
QANTAS Assure
Police Health
Emergency Services Health
BUPA
Navy Health
AHM
Defence Health
GMHBA
Frank Health
NIB
QANTAS Assure
Police Health
Emergency Services Health
COVID-19: Geelong Born reserves the right to deliver the class/course via Zoom instead of face to face. Face to face private and group classes converted to Zoom will receive a 10% discount in price. This will occur in situations where government restrictions are in place or if there is a personal need to self-isolate. An enrollee has the right to a refund of the deposit or to use payment as credit for another Geelong Born service.
Please do not attend the class if you are displaying cold and flu like symptoms.
Please do not attend the class if you are displaying cold and flu like symptoms.