Maternity pre-admission
A comprehensive range of classes is available to meet your needs
whether you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy.
Focus on lifestyle
A complimentary evening class for couples who are contemplating
pregnancy, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy. A midwife,
dietician and physiotherapist provide up-to-date information and
education.
Preparation for childbirth
Designed for couples having their first child and cover labour,
childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. There are four two-hour
sessions conducted by a midwife, with a focus on breastfeeding for
the last session. Women should be 32 weeks pregnant at the start of
this course.
Fastrak
Classes are held on Saturday and cover the same information as
the Preparation for Childbirth sessions. This course is designed
for couples having their first child and covers labour, childbirth,
parenting and breastfeeding. Women should be 35 weeks pregnant to
attend this course.
Refresher class
This free two-hour session reintroduces couples to the major
concepts of labour, childbirth, parenting and breastfeeding. It is
also an opportunity to discuss previous childbirth experiences.
Bookings are necessary for all classes and can be made with
Murdoch Hospital after a parent education form is completed.
Find out more about our 2012 parent education schedule in
our 2012 Parent
Education Brochure
Maternity Unit tours
A midwife conducts maternity unit tours every Saturday and
Sunday at 2.30pm. These are free of charge and bookings not
necessary.