Choices for Childbirth

Choices for Childbirth

There are many choices to make when you are pregnant.
How and where will you give birth?
Who will provide your maternity care and who will attend the birth?
To make confident and informed choices you need to be aware of all available options.
Choices for Childbirth antenatal classes provide you with information not generally available in other classes.
We provide a comfortable forum where you can listen, learn, ask questions and share in the birth stories of others, all guided by our experienced team of presenters.

Our sessions

Can be attended as a full cycle or individual sessions of your choice.
Can be attended before or during pregnancy. You are encouraged to attend early for appropriate birth planning.
Welcome your partner and and/or support people.
Start on time, please arrive 15 minutes early.
Provide seating - however feel free to bring a few pillows or cushions for extra comfort.

Our presenters

Our presenters will provide accurate information based on current research.
They include midwives in private practice, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, consumer organisations and parents.

Our philosophy

Encourages a woman-centred approach to the birth process
Regards pregnancy and childbirth as normal physiological processes, not illnesses
Acknowledges the social, cultural and psychological factors influencing childbirth
Advocates midwives as the primary caregivers to women in normal birth
Emphasises your right to make informed choices about your caregivers and place of birth
Promotes continuous assessment and critical evaluation of technologies used in maternity care
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