Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting - oh my!

 

What a crazy, wonderful, joyous, anxious, fearful, emotional and beautiful time!

 

Whatever kind of journey your having, Birthiful is here for you!

 

 

Birthiful is proud to offer Lamaze Childbirth Education, aimed to provide you with knowledge, confidence, empowerment and to show you what a wonderful team you, your body and your baby make!  

 

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Birthiful wants you to know:

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* Pregnancy is a normal, natural life event and your body is designed to nourish and nurture your

baby through pregnancy.

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* You have an innate ability to give birth.

 

* Birth can safely take place in homes, birth centres and hospitals.

 

*Parenting is joyful, important, challenging and deeply satisfying work that is worthy of everyone's best efforts.

 

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Lamaze Education:

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* Helps women to gain confidence in their bodies and to trust their innate ability to give birth.

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* Empowers women to make informed choices in healthcare and take responsibility for their health. 

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* Gives knowledge and support which enhance parents' confidence and ability to make informed decisions that meet the needs of their children and themselves.

 

 

Lamaze Education is supported by a substantial and growing body of research and represents evidence-based care (EBC), which is the gold standard for health care worldwide.  

 

 

The current EBC has shown that women have the best chance of a safe and healthy birth when the following practices are used:

 

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* Let Labour Begin on Its Own

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* Walk, Move Around, and Change Positions Throughout Labour

 

* Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support 

 

* Avoid Interventions That Are Not Medically Necessary

 

* Avoid Giving Birth on Your Back, and Follow Your Body's Urges to Push

 

*Keep Mother and Baby Together - It's Best for Mother, Baby, and Breastfeeding

 

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Lamaze Childbirth Education Course by Birthiful is formed on Lamaze Six Healthy Birth Practices (as above),

Lamaze Fundamentals of Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting and current care and standards within Australia.  

 

You will feel informed, confident, empowered, strong in your built-in capability to birth and your inner intuition to grow, birth and nurture your baby! 

 

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Birthiful offers Lamaze Childbirth Education via:

 

4 x 2.5hr Tuesday Evening Sessions

7pm - 9.30pm

 

2 x 6hr Saturday & Sunday Weekend Session

11am - 5pm

 

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What you get:

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* Tea, Coffee and light refreshments

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* Comprehensive resource pack including relevant handouts and links

 

* Ongoing phone & email support until 6 weeks after your course

 

* FREE reunion gathering after everyone has had their baby from your course. 

 

 

 

What you will learn:

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* The basic anatomy and physiology of pregnancy

 * Physical & Emotional changes in pregnancy

* Hormonal influence in pregnancy, birth and beyond

* What to take to the hospital 

* Stages and phases of labour 

* Comfort measures

* The role of pain and how to work with it

* Communication skills, informed choice & decision-making 

* Procedures and interventions 

* Caesarean birth 

* Birth Support & why it's important

* Preparing for postpartum

* Building your village 

* Breastfeeding 

* Newborn care 

* Support and resources in Melbourne 

 

Please note:

this is a general overview of content explored in depth throughout each course, due to each course &

session being a little different as it is tailored to the needs & wishes of our participants.

 

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When to take the course:

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Birthiful recommends commencing a course from 30 weeks.

Research shows it is more beneficial later in your pregnancy as the information you obtain will be recent.

However, we also recommend that you aim to finish the course no later than around 36 weeks.

 

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Cost:

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$350 per woman 

Support Person, Doula or Student Midwife FREE to attend

 

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2017 Tuesday Evening Dates:

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Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th April & 2nd May

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Tuesday 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th May

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Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th June

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Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th July

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Tuesday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August

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Tuesday 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th September

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Tuesday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th October

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Tuesday 31st October, 14th, 21st & 28th November

 

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2017 Weekend Dates:

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April - Sunday 23rd &  Saturday 29th

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May - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th

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June - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th

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July - Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th

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August - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th

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September - Saturday 30th & Sunday 1st

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October - Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th

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November - Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th

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December - Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th

 

 

 For all courses bookings are essential.

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   Before purchasing your course you must have read and agreed to these terms & conditions. 

Bookings are confirmed upon payment of a $100 (non-refundable) deposit.

Remaining balance to be paid 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.  

Full upfront payment also accepted.

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Birthiful will only offer refunds under the following conditions:

If Birthiful cancels the course.

If you have your baby before you are able to attend course.*

*(You must be less than 36 weeks pregnant on the date of the course you are booked in for.)  

Courses can still be attended at 36 weeks or more pregnant, however you do forfeit your right to a full or partial refund should you give birth prior or part way through the course.

If you choose to cancel your booking for any other reason, Birthiful will refund you money you have paid,

minus a non-refundable $100 deposit.

If you are unable to attend a course, you can request to book in for another course date, if available. 

Once your course has started, no refunds or exchanges will be granted.

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All courses will commence at the start time stated in your confirmation email unless stated otherwise.

If you are running late, please contact 0477285894. 

For no-shows or arriving late, full or partial refunds will not be granted unless under exceptional circumstances,

and only at the sole discretion of Birthiful.

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