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The Programme
involves
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approx imately12 hours
of contact time, as well as follow
up email, phone
support and advice.
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comprehensive
calmbirth® booklet and CD’s.
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information, advice and discussion
around pregnancy, labour, birth and
parenting, including visual aids and
practical exercises.
 Size of Classes
Classes are held
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in Abbotsford, Melbourne
(close to the Abbotsford Convent).
Address and details will be provided
upon enrolment.
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weekend classes over
two (2) Saturdays from
9am – 5pm.
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weeknights
over five (5) evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm
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refresher classes are also available
for subsequent pregnancies (two
by 2 hour sessions).
Health Insurance Provider Details
NIB, Australian Unity, HCF, AHM, The
Doctors Health Fund, Defence Health, MBF
& NRMA will cover part of the costs
of birth education classes run by a
Midwife.
Please note that amount of rebate
covered depends on the type of cover. Your
health insurer is best to answer any
questions regarding the amount of rebate
per class.
When to start Classes
When you wish to begin the course is up
to you. It is recommended anytime from
20 weeks, most couples beginning
anywhere from 24wks to 32 wks. Starting
earlier allows you to gain the benefits
of relaxation and bonding with your baby
and the practice of the skills you will
learn together, but is still possible if
unable to start earlier. Partners play
an integral role in the preparation and
in supporting the woman through
pregnancy and birth.
What women can gain from calmbirth®….
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how to work
with your body, not against it
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techniques
that help to eliminate the fear and
tension many women experience during
birth.
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knowledge and
understanding of the inner resources
we all naturally possess and how
through simple relaxation,
visualisation and breathing
exercises you can reduce anxiety
and fear.
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how the
birthing body works during labour
and the amazing cocktail of hormones
of labour and birth.
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breathing,
relaxation and visualisation
techniques to use during labour.
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positioning
for labour and birth, massage
techniques.
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challenges of
labour and ways to meet those
challenges.
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the important
role of the support person and tools
for labour to assist them in
performing that role.
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the important
communication and bond between you
and your baby that has already begun
and ways to enhance communication
and bonding during pregnancy and
after birth.
Role of the
partner/husband/birth support…..
“The strength and support of a
husband or mate is almost essential for
an anxiety free pregnancy and mothering.
[Their] strength must feed into hers and
through her to the new life. That is the
way nature has designed the process”
(Joseph Chilton Pearce.
Magical Child. p. 83/4)
The birthing partner and /or support
play a very important role in assisting
the woman to maintain the relaxation and
breathing techniques and to feel safe,
confident and comfortable. Educating
them about their role and the ways they
can assist, are an integral part of the
calmbirth® classes. The course allows
and encourages them to play an active
role in their baby’s birth, and to help
lay the foundation for a peaceful birth
experience.
Class
Dates coming up....
WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS
Next availabilities - 8th Sep through to
6th Oct
SATURDAYS
17th and 24th July - booked out
7th and 14th August
28th August and 11th September
New SUNDAY classes
26th Sep and 3rd Oct
(new dates to follow soon for
Oct/Nov)
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