Courses > Transition Into Parenthood > Birth and Babycare 2 x Saturdays Course
In these classes, expectant parents will learn:
- What to expect during pregnancy, birth and parenting
- How to take the fear out of normal childbirth and why you'd want to
- Guidance on working with the anatomy and physiology of normal birth
- How "real" birth differs from Hollywood sterotypes and why
- Variations on “textbook” labor, and how to respond to them
- The physical and emotional roadmap of the birth experience
- Comfort measures for labor and birth including practical tools and strategies,
deep abdominal breathing and relaxation techniques - Risks and benefits of common interventions and how to avoid needing them
- How to communicate with your caregiver to get the type of birth that you desire
- How to write a birth plan and a post natal plan
- Feeding, sleeping, settling, what to buy/avoid, safety, practicalities of baby care
- How Dad can thrive in his role in supporting Mum and what he can do
- Bonding and working as a team throughout parenting years
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An excellent condensed "birth and baby preparation" program, held on Two Saturdays in a row,
ideally designed for:
- pregnant couples expecting their first baby who want to feel ready, prepared and organised
- pregnant couples expecting their second or subsequent baby, who need to refresh their knowledge or update
- expectant couples coming from a distance - Newcastle, Wollongong, Nepean regions - who want an easy morning drive
- those who have had a baby before and want to be more prepared for a positive experience this time
- those who had a premature baby previously and/or simply missed out on the preparation last time
- Special Note: For cesaerean section mothers day two is the most appropriate and can be booked with Julie over the phone 9544 6441.
The size of the groups is small to allow for interaction and personalised attention. Julie ensures you are comfortable, feel listened to, respected, included and valued as a group member.
Julie is best contacted on her direct landline 9544 6441 or her personal mobile 0401 265 530
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The pregnant women in Julie's courses are so reassured by the way Julie explains the process of labour, the way the body works, the way the baby responds, the choices and options open to you and what to reasonably expect, in a clear, concise, open, honest, positive, interesting way.
The pregnant women also like Julie's attitude towards including partners in a very respectful way, answering all of their questions, guiding and explaining many important "must know" factors. Partners are often so relieved when they have this information provided in an easy to receive format, they often comment they don't want to feel useless and all of Julie's courses are very careful to address this.
Julie covers many of the aspects that midwives in delivery suites, birth centres and homebirth accredited midwives would like couples to be aware of, though they often don't have the time or the educational resources to convey it to both the woman and her partner. Midwives recommend attending these courses with other pregnant couples for a broader social experience and exposure to further knowledge beyond their allocated time with the clinical visits.
Partners who have difficulty attending every medical appointment also benefit sigificantly by attending the Transition into Parenthood course.
Special Note: For cesaerean section mothers day two is all that is required and can be booked with Julie over the phone 9544 6441.
The feedback Julie receives from midwives working in hospitals is that they can really see a difference in the couples who come along to these courses, they are confident, they understand, they work as a team, they are informed and comfortable to work with and generally have very positive birth outcomes with a reduced amount of medical intervention.
Julie enables couples to interact in a positive way, as part of a team with staff in hospitals, by becoming informed of the facilities, as well as their rights and responsibilities during their usually fairly short stay in hospital.
Julie is a highly skilled childbirth educator and in a positive, reassuring, fun and inspiring way she is able to deliver the following topics to you in a way that is both interesting and effective, so when the time comes you feel well prepared and more confident.
Cost: only $350/couple.
Course materials: (updated and revised July 2011) are available for only $30, at cost price.
Saturday #1: Jam packed with lots of practical, worthwhile, creative and interesting ideas... Pregnancy, labour, active birth options.
How to recognise labour, what to do in response, great tips for partners to be supportive and helpful, comfort measures to use during labour, partner's role and what to expect, women's self-help strategies for labour, how to best use hospital facilities, breathing for labour, effective positions for the woman to use to keep labour normal, techniques for massage, ideas to try in a variety of challenging situations in labour, medical interventions and drugs: being informed, Department of Health recommendations for health consumers, guidance for birth options and choices, the first hours after the birth, mum-dad-baby bonding and the early breastfeeding experience.
Many important points to boost your confidence and reduce anxiety.
Saturday #2: Everyone (mums and dads-to-be) love this session as well! It contains lots of practicalities of parenting.
Our focus is on looking after a little newborn baby during the first 12 weeks in a very positive way.
Being able to read the baby's body language and their variety of cry "signals" helps parents-to-be feel they can trust their intuition and look forward to getting to know their baby.
The newborn period in the first 12 weeks at home with a new baby, how to wrap, feed, deal with crying, sleep and settling, involving both mothers and fathers equally.
What to expect after baby is born, breastfeeding, safe sleeping, settling, bathing, needs of mother and baby, what to buy for baby, the first 12 weeks as a family, parenting resources and where to get help, reasons babies cry and comforting measures, this session really helps couples feel much more organised and prepared for becoming parents.
Special Note: For cesaerean section mothers day two is all that is required and can be booked with Julie over the phone 9544 6441.
Includes very good notes (updated and revised July 2011) for you to take home and keep for future reference.
Snacks are provided by Julie during the break times. BYO Lunch. Couples happily BYO picnic lunch and usually sit on the picnic blankets and garden seating provided,
relax and enjoy friendly chat with each other in the lovely, peaceful beautiful garden enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.
Both refrigeration and microwave are available. Julie provides bottomless beverages; tea, herbal tea, coffee, and fruit juices.
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Next available courses:
2xSat: 7 and 14 January, 2012 (fully booked)
2xSat: 4 and 11 February, 2012 (nearly full)
2xSat: 3 and 10 March, 2012 (nearly full)
2xSat: 14 and 21 April, 2012
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Each couple will receive a Bao Bag containing samples of high quality products for pregnancy and parenthood
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Julie is best contacted on her direct landline 9544 6441 or her personal mobile 0401 265 530
Julie's courses comprehensively cover what the hospital courses would cover - and a whole lot more! Julie worked in a large tertiary maternity hospital for 12 years and knows well the topics covered. Find out more about why Julie's classes are better than hospital courses.
What do couples say about these courses? See Julie's testimonials pages.
For the most complete preparation for birth and parenting, consider doing this course together with the calmbirth course, and receive a discount.
Julie is best contacted on her direct landline 9544 6441 or her personal mobile 0401 265 530
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Julie conducts two types of courses, with plenty of date options:
- calmbirth® course - focused on breathing, relaxation and visualisation for labour (weekdays and weekends) $350/couple
- the birth and baby course - known as Transition Into Parenthood includes active birth and baby care (evenings and weekends) $350/couple
- Best option: $100 discount for combined booking of both courses calmbirth® and TIP for only $600/couple. Excellent value. View best offer
Health Funds
Julie is a registered provider with the following Australian private health funds:
- HCF Health Fund Provider Number: A125696
- Manchester Unity Health Fund Provider Number: 05446441
- Grand United Health Fund Provider Number: 7380
For couples who require the complete privacy of an individually tailored session this can be arranged by special appointment with Julie @ $990 per 3 hour session or $1550 for the calmbirth® course held during 2 weekdays or $1550 for the Transition into Parenthood course super condensed format in one day held during the week.
Privacy and confidentiality is assured for well known public figures, celebrities, sports stars, entertainers and others who require a completely individual tailored session facilitated by Julie Clarke.
Please feel welcome to contact Julie if you have any questions or concerns or special requests, she will discuss them with you and support you in any way she can.
Read more... Transition Into Parenthood
Birth and Babycare Evening CoursesBirth and Babycare One Day Condensed
Julie Clarke has been helping couples to prepare for childbirth and looking after a baby for over 20 years, with compassion and sensitivity. Secure your position in a class by booking online now
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