Antenatal Education
At the Women's and Children's Hospital we offer a range of free antenatal education (Medicare Eligible) and support to mothers who are planning to birth with us.
COVID-19 or Coronavirus has been declared a global pandemic, and the Women's and Children's Health Network is doing everything in its power to ensure the safety of our staff and consumers.
For women who are birthing at another South Australian hospital, please contact your birthing hospital for more information about the support provided at each individual site.
We encourage all women and their partners, support persons and families to be actively involved in their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. Every pregnancy is a unique experience and we look forward to providing you with the very best care during this special time.
The sessions are also open to private patients if they are booked to birth at WCH. You will need a WCH hospital record number to complete the booking process.
We recommend parents begin education from around week 32 of pregnancy. Sessions can fill quickly, so book in early to avoid missing out.
How to access this service
Please make a booking through GoBookings:
Please aim to book your classes starting at 32 weeks pregnant. Classes fill early, all available sessions are listed on GObookings. You will need the following information to make a booking:
- WCH Hospital UR Number
- Partner's/support person's name
- Estimated due date
- Mobile number
Location
1st Floor – Queen Victoria Building
Current antenatal education programs
Breastfeeding Information – Online
Caesarean Birth – Online
Labour Birth and Early Parenting Information – In-person
Labour Birth and Early Parenting Information – Online
Multiple Birth Parents
Refresher Session – Online
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean – Online
Waterbirth Session – Online
Working With Your Body in Labour – In-person
Mind in Labour, Mind in Life
- A mindfulness based antenatal education program, to reduce stress for birthing parents and partners. Please see the following fact sheet for more detailed information.
- Next course commences March 2024; dates to be confirmed soon.
Contact
Phone
(08) 8161 7592
Parent Education Team: Health.WCHNParentEducation@sa.gov.au
Please allow up to 5 working days for a response from the educator.
Mailing Address
Women's Outpatient Department
Women's and Children's Hospital
72 King William Road
North Adelaide
South Australia 5006
Related Services
Women's Outpatient Department
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
Phone: (08) 8161 7592
Women's Physiotherapy
Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm
Phone: (08) 8161 7579