Brunswick Community Program 19/08/2019, 26/08/2019, 02/09/2019

Brunswick Community ProgramYou will need to attend all three dates listed in the program title. When you attend a community venue, one of the workshops will be held at the Women's in Parkville and will include a hospital tour.  Please be on time for all workshops. Your partner/support person is encouraged to attend the workshops with you. One ticket is for both you and your partner or support person to attend.Please bring your “Having Your Baby at The Women’s” book to all workshops.You can bring snacks and drinks to consume during workshops.Please ensure when booking your workshops that they are completed before your 36th week of pregnancy.  Labour and Birth topics include:Signs of labourWhen to come to hospitalProgress of labour and birthRole of support personPractical coping methods during labourOptions for pain managementUnexpected outcomes, such as emergency caesarean Parenting and Breastfeeding Topics include:Breast changes in pregnancyUnderstanding breastfeedingHaving your baby in skin to skin contact and the first breastfeedNormal newborn feeding behaviour in the first 48 hours and beyondSafe sleeping and settlingParenting and relationship changes Communicating with your babyCommunity supports for the familyHospital Tour Topics include:When and where to come to hospitalParking optionsTour of Birth Centre (according to availability) and brief description of care during labour and birthTour of post-natal ward & discussion on care in the first few daysOptional Free Events You may also book the following optional events free of charge (by selecting Bonus ticket) , when you pay for this workshop series:1. Caring for Yourself in Pregnancy (early pregnancy workshop) - women only2. Talking Dads - men onlyNote: For convenience these two events could be booked on the same evening. If you book a workshop but do not attend no refund will be given. A refund will only be available if cancellation is made at least one week before the first booked session.Please choose your dates carefully as workshops book out quickly. It may not be possible to change your booking to a different date if your preferred date is already booked out.ELIGIBILITYYou must be a resident in one of the following suburbs / postcodes to be eligible to participate in this workshop:Brunswick 3056, Brunswick East 3057, Brunswick West 3055, Pascoe Vale 3044, Pascoe Vale South 3044, Coburg 3058, Coburg East 3058, Coburg West 3058, Moreland 3058, Parkville 3052