PPC are excited to offer a range of classes to help you prepare for your new baby. We aim to provide up-to-date, evidence-based information to inform and empower you, and help you to make informed decisions about you care.
Our class groups are small (no more than 8 couples) and are very informal.
Light refreshments are provided.
Preparation for Parenthood (2 evening sessions)
This class is split into 2 evening sessions, run over a 2 week period. The sessions gradually prepare you for your birth & the early weeks with your newborn.
Session 1: Labour & Birth: Signs of labour, stages of labour, when to go to hospital, pain relief options
Session 2: Newborn care & Breastfeeding: Newborn behaviours & care, birth recovery, common early issues, an introduction to breastfeeding.
Cost: $160 per couple
Preparation for Parenthood Comprehensive Workshop
Our comprehensive, weekend workshop covers all you need to know about your transition to parenthood. We explain the physiology of labour and birth labour, explore common issues during early newborn life, and prepare you for the early days of breastfeeding. The 4 hour session is a mixture of teaching and practical tasks.
Facilitated by an experienced midwife and lactation consultant in a relaxed environment.
Cost: $120 per couple
Breastfeeding Class
Feel more prepared for feeding your baby with our dedicated breastfeeding class. Facilitated by an experienced Lactation Consult, the class covers breastfeeding basics plus how to manage early breastfeeding challenges.
Cost: $60 per couple
ANclasses@perthpregnancycentre.com.au
CLASS LOCATION: The PPC Hub
31 Ningaloo bend CLARKSON (behind the Perth Pregnancy Center)
