Early Pregnancy Guide
Our Early Pregnancy booklet has been designed to give you an introduction to pregnancy and to help you start your preparation for the arrival of your new baby. Pregnancy is a period of growth for you as an individual and as a couple, as well as for your baby. Now is the time to acquire the knowledge to prepare yourself adequately for your new arrival.
Pre-natal Education Classes
Evening classes are run over five weeks, or alternatively, a condensed version is presented over two four hour Sunday sessions. These classes are generally designed for first time parents. The classes cover a broad range of topics. They are conducted by Childbirth Educators.
Places are limited for class sessions, so please book in early. You can make your booking during your initial appointment, or alternatively bookings can be made through Physiotherapy on 02 9487 9336.
Baby Care and Breastfeeding Classes
These are practical sessions on parenting and caring for baby, designed for when you are 35+ weeks. Sessions are conducted by a midwife, mothercraft nurse and Lactation Consultant, and are held in Maternity.
They are conducted on a Tuesday or Thursday, between 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Please contact Maternity on 02 9487 9902 for further information and bookings. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
They are conducted on a Tuesday or Thursday, between 1.00pm - 3.00pm.
Please contact Maternity on 02 9487 9902 for further information and bookings. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
Post-natal Education Classes
A series of presentations are conducted during your stay in hospital. These are held in the Maternity Conference Room, (opposite room 422).
We recommend that you make an effort to attend these classes. An announcement will be made each day to remind you of the class topic
If you miss any of the classes, a series of educational DVDs are available through our in-house TV network and can be viewed at your convenience on Channel 8.
We recommend that you make an effort to attend these classes. An announcement will be made each day to remind you of the class topic
If you miss any of the classes, a series of educational DVDs are available through our in-house TV network and can be viewed at your convenience on Channel 8.
Pre and Postnatal Fitness Classes
The San Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy Department run a wide variety of pre and post-natal fitness classes, including general fitness, aqua and pilates, at various times of the week.
