 Education Programs and Support
Antenatal classes
We have formulated an Antenatal Program for you and your husband/ partner that is designed
to share knowledge through discussion and education. The program covers practical information
and is presented by the Midwives who work in our Maternity Unit.
Preparation for parenthood classes
Class 1 Childbirth
Caring for yourself while pregnant
An overview of labour stages
Recognising the onset of labour
How to time contractions
When to come to hospital
Therapeutic and/or Non-Therapeutic Options during labour & birth
Preparing for labour/Coping/Relaxation Strategies
Postnatal Care/Contraception
Class 2 Obstetric Interventions explained
Pain in Labour
Medical forms of pain relief
Induction of labour/Augmentation of labour
Maternal-Foetal monitoring
Emergency Birth/ Caesarean Section
Forceps assisted/Vacuum extraction deliveries
Class 3 Your New Baby
Tour of the Delivery Suite, Postnatal Ward and Special Care Nursery
Features of the Newborn
Routine neonatal practices and education (Paediatrician’s role/NST)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Immunisation
First few days of life
Class 4 Feeding Your Baby
Learning to Breastfeed
Infant formula Feeding/Cleaning & sterilisation
Postpartum recovery/postnatal care
Community Resources
Class 5 Preparation for Parenting (Please bring a teddy bear or doll)
Life with a baby
Child Safety
Various techniques to settle your baby
Developing a routine for your baby
Management of crying
Postnatal Disorders
Program Evaluation
Class 6 Exercise in Pregnancy (Physiotherapist- Please bring 2 pillows)
Exercise in Pregnancy
Pelvic Floor/Back Exercises
Pregnancy massage
Massage techniques for labour
Postnatal exercises
Regular Sessions - Available over 6 weeks, on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday or Thursdays
evenings. They are 2 hours each session.
Intensive Sessions - Saturday morning classes also available, 4 hours each session, over 3 weeks.
Please book your classes as early as possible as positions are limited.
To book: Please phone 9717 0218 or 9717 0214.
Infant Feeding Specialists (IFS) Services
Our highly trained and qualified infant feeding specialists will assist you throughout your stay and also provide follow-up consultations following discharge. IFS consultants are able to offer expert advise and support.
All midwives and mothercraft nurses working in the Maternity are available at all times to
assist you in establishing your baby’s feeding. They take phone calls 24/7 pertaining to feeding
issues and mother / infant health concerns. Whichever method of feeding you choose our staff
will support and encourage your choice.
Our maternity staff conduct sessions for all mothers whilst in hospital to enable them to learn,
revise and consolidate their mothercrafting skills. They also provide an informal environment for
mothers to share their child birthing stories.
Parenting and Mothercraft Sessions
Following discharge all mothers can contact the Maternity Unit 24/7 for any mother – baby
- family related issues of concern they may be experiencing.
Physiotherapy Services
Your body will have undergone considerable changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Your
pelvic floor muscles, abdominal muscles, posture and body awareness have all been affected.
The extent of these changes varies between individuals, depending on your type of delivery,
the size of your baby and your physical condition prior to and during your pregnancy.
Physiotherapists with a special interest in Women’s Health visit Kareena Private Hospital and
they can provide individual consultations in your hospital room. Please ask your midwife to
arrange a physiotherapy visit.
Beautician Services
Twice a week a local beautician visits Kareena. Services available include manicure, pedicure,
waxing and facials, all for a small fee. Please ask your nurse to arrange a visit.
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