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Parent education | St John of God Ballarat Hospital
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Support for mums and families
Medical and surgical
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Cardiac rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Exercise physiology
Falls prevention and balance
Hydrotherapy
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Parkinson's disease
Physiotherapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Reconditioning
Speech pathology
Stroke rehabilitation
Community and youth
Healthcare at Home
Self-funded care
Parent education
Parents often need a wide range of support and guidance when it comes to preparing for the arrival of their new baby, particularly if it is their first.
COVID-19
Due to state safety restrictions, information on this page may be subject to change. Please see our
COVID-19 information
for the latest details and how you may be affected.
We hope to see parents experience as much confidence and joy as they can – from your pregnancy, baby’s birth, and beyond, as you transition into parenthood. That’s why we offer comprehensive parent education services.
What to expect
We offer relaxed, informal classes
hosted by experienced midwives, providing a safe environment to learn, share and ask questions. Some classes may involve other health professionals qualified to speak on a particular topic.
Information is presented on many different aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.
Examples of parent education topics
Information is presented on many different aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.
Please note, your class may have a charge, be sure to speak with your private health fund before attending. Some funds will cover this cost for you.
Planning for a baby
Looking after yourself
Preparing dads and partners
SIDS safe sleeping
Safe wrapping and swaddling
When to come to hospital and what to bring
The stages of labour
Vaginal and caesarean births
Relaxation and breathing awareness
Pain relief options
The role of a support person
Maternity unit tour
Attachment and positioning techniques
Following your baby’s cues such as smacking lips and sucking on hands
Expressing and storing breast milk
Breastfeeding support services
Care of mother and baby after birth
Normal newborn behaviours
Baby sleep cycles
Settling your baby
Following your baby’s cues
Early brain development
Safety awareness for your baby
Parenting support services
You may be interested in
Our maternity services
Ballarat obstetricians
St John of God Raphael Services
Contact us
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
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Skip to navigation
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Our services
Maternity
Parent education
Our services
Emergency Department
Maternity
During your pregnancy
After the birth of your baby
Parent education
Neonatal special care
Breastfeeding and lactation
Support for mums and families
Medical and surgical
Rehabilitation services
Allied health
Cardiac rehabilitation
Chronic pain management
Exercise physiology
Falls prevention and balance
Hydrotherapy
Inpatient rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Oncology rehabilitation
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Outpatient rehabilitation
Parkinson's disease
Physiotherapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation
Reconditioning
Speech pathology
Stroke rehabilitation
Community and youth
Healthcare at Home
Self-funded care
Parent education
Parents often need a wide range of support and guidance when it comes to preparing for the arrival of their new baby, particularly if it is their first.
COVID-19
Due to state safety restrictions, information on this page may be subject to change. Please see our
COVID-19 information
for the latest details and how you may be affected.
We hope to see parents experience as much confidence and joy as they can – from your pregnancy, baby’s birth, and beyond, as you transition into parenthood. That’s why we offer comprehensive parent education services.
What to expect
We offer relaxed, informal classes
hosted by experienced midwives, providing a safe environment to learn, share and ask questions. Some classes may involve other health professionals qualified to speak on a particular topic.
Information is presented on many different aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.
Examples of parent education topics
Information is presented on many different aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting.
Please note, your class may have a charge, be sure to speak with your private health fund before attending. Some funds will cover this cost for you.
Planning for a baby
Looking after yourself
Preparing dads and partners
SIDS safe sleeping
Safe wrapping and swaddling
When to come to hospital and what to bring
The stages of labour
Vaginal and caesarean births
Relaxation and breathing awareness
Pain relief options
The role of a support person
Maternity unit tour
Attachment and positioning techniques
Following your baby’s cues such as smacking lips and sucking on hands
Expressing and storing breast milk
Breastfeeding support services
Care of mother and baby after birth
Normal newborn behaviours
Baby sleep cycles
Settling your baby
Following your baby’s cues
Early brain development
Safety awareness for your baby
Parenting support services
You may be interested in
Our maternity services
Ballarat obstetricians
St John of God Raphael Services
Contact us
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.
Terms of use
Privacy
Rights & responsibilities
Site map