Birth Classes
Join one of our birth classes in Melbourne or Sydney.
Preparing to welcome a baby into the world can be daunting with so many unknowns & what ifs.
The Middee Society’s face to face & online birth classes will leave you feeling empowered + confident about your labour & birth. It is our aim to provide you with the latest evidence based education which will enable you to advocate for yourself & your desired birthing experience. Say goodbye to those generic textbook birthing classes…. Our classes are designed in a modern, fun, informative, lighthearted & interactive way!
Locations:
Melbourne- Braeside & Collingwood
Sydney- Crows Nest
When is it best to complete these classes?
It is never too early to get started on educating yourself- but optimal timing of attending would be between 28 - 34 weeks.
Can your support person come?
Yes! The cost of the class covers both you and your chosen support person.
What is covered in the class?
Preparing for Birth:
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Oxytocin - the powerful role it plays
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The pelvis + optimal fetal positioning
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Decision making tools
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Antenatal expressing
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Perineal Massage
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The birthing environment
Officially a parent:
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The immediate postpartum period
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What to expect in your hospital stay
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What happens to my tits & bits
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Looking after yourself - Birth recovery
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Breastfeeding Basics
I think i’m in labour:
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How to identify that labour is starting
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How to best manage early labour
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What if my waters break?
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When should you come into hospital
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The birth suite
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What role does a Midwife play?
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Monitoring in labour
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Your pain relief options
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The power of breathwork & mindset
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It’s a marathon not a sprint
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Unplanned interventions/emergencies
Meeting your baby:
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The second stage of labour
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You're 10 cm what happens next ?
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Passive descent
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Active second stage & pushing
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Optimal birthing positions
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Delayed cord clamping
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The Placenta
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The Third stage of labour
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Perineal Tears
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Supporting someone in labour
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Modes of birth
Teamwork Makes the dream work:
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Looking after your mental health
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Sleep Deprivation
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Baby Blues & Postpartum depression
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The Mental health of the support person
All face to face classes Included:
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Goodie Bag - Exclusive discount codes & product samples for Middee Mama’s (Partum panties, bliss birth tens, sudocream, multimam, haakaa + many more)
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Birth Plan Template
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Breast Milk Storage Guide
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Lunch + Snacks