Parent education at Subiaco

The healthy pregnancy and beyond class is relevant to expectant parents from 14 to 20 weeks.

Class location:

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Medical Clinic, Level 3, Conference Centre Auditorium

Register:

Parent education classes are available to parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Bookings can be made once you have completed your online admission on the My Admission page.

The Birth and Parenting Course is most popular with new parents and is held over three evenings (Wednesdays).

The three classes cover:

• Birth, epidural and caesarean section
• Breastfeeding
• Postnatal care and transition to parenthood

The sessions are offered as face-to-face classes or via WebEx.

Class location:

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Medical Clinic, Level 3, Conference Centre Auditorium

Register:

Parent education classes are available to parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Bookings can be made once you have completed your online admission on the My Admission page.

This four-hour workshop provides the essential information about labour, birth, pain relief and caesarean sections, as well as more detailed information about breastfeeding, settling and what to expect during your hospital stay once you have had your baby. 

The FastTrack workshop is held monthly on Saturdays.

Please note the workshop is a condensed version of the Birthing and Parenting course and as such, you do not need to attend any further classes.

Class location:

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Medical Clinic, Level 3, Conference Centre Auditorium

Register:

Parent education classes are available to parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Bookings can be made once you have completed your online admission on the My Admission page.

This complimentary class is available to soon-to-be grandparents, face-to-face or with the option of WebEx. It covers the latest information on challenges for new parents, infant care best practice, and the role of grandparents.

In addition, the class offers grandparents tips on how to show support without being intrusive.

Please note, expecting parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital can register their family members for this class.

Class location:

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Medical Clinic, Level 3, Conference Centre Auditorium

Register:

Parent education classes are available to parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Bookings can be made once you have completed your online admission on the My Admission page.

This service is designed for women who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and are giving birth at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

It is a free service provided by the diabetes educator and dietitian. Currently, this is being run as an “At home learning package”. 

Upon referral to the service you will receive an education package via email which includes:

• Self-guided power-point presentation on gestational diabetes with voice over from the diabetes educator.
• Self-guided power-point presentation on healthy eating with gestational diabetes with voice over from the dietitian.
• Healthy eating with gestational diabetes information booklet.
• Details on purchasing a glucometer and testing strips.
• Information on recording blood sugar levels and food intake.

Phone review by the diabetes educator is made at time of diagnosis to answer any initial questions and then approximately one week later. Regular phone review and email contact is then made for the remainder of your pregnancy based on individual requirements and need. 

A nutrition consultation is provided by the dietitian via phone call approximately seven to 10 days after initial contact. This consultation includes a review of your food intake and blood sugar levels, troubleshoot any dietary issues and provide further nutrition education if required. Ongoing phone follow up is provided as required. 

If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and would like to access this service, please speak to your obstetrician for a referral.

This class will be dedicated to preparing parents who are having multiple births and is in addition to the information provided in the traditional parent education classes.

The class will cover all aspects of delivery, including induction, vaginal delivery, caesarean section and epidurals. We also discuss preterm labour and birth, breastfeeding and general feeding advice, settling and practical advice around having multiple babies.

Class location:

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Medical Clinic, Level 3, Conference Centre Auditorium

Register:

Parent education classes are available to parents who are booked to have their baby at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Bookings can be made once you have completed your online admission on the My Admission page.

We hold these classes daily in the seminar room. There is a poster in each room with days and times.

Classes are held in the ward 54 seminar room. There is a poster in each room with days and times.

Bathing demonstration classes are held daily in the ward nursery. Please refer to the poster in your room for scheduled times.

New babies group - 12.30pm to 2.30pm

The Early Weeks group is available to St John of God Subiaco Hospital parents with babies up to three months. In these sessions, we will discuss feeding, settling and any other concerns you may have. It also offers the opportunity to meet other new parents.

• Facilitated by midwife/lactation consultant.

Days: every second Thursday throughout the year
Time: 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Location: Lake Monger Recreation Centre, 144 Gregory Street, Wembley 6014
Parking: Free onsite
Refreshments available to purchase onsite.

Older babies group 9.30am to 11.30am 

This group is available to St John of God Subiaco Hospital parents with babies three to 10 months. In these sessions, we discuss some of the common milestones and developments your baby will experience during their first year of life, as well as parenting and women’s health topics. 

• Guest speakers provide a valuable resource for new parents.
• Facilitated by midwives.
• Informal environment offers an opportunity to develop friendships with other new parents.

Days: Every second Thursday
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Location: Lake Monger Recreational Club, 144 Gregory St, Wembley.

2025 older babies group program

• January 16: Welcome back. Infant milestones and ensuring safe exploring
• January 30: Sleep and settling discussion with Tara from The Gentle Sleep Specialist
• February 13: Thinking about returning to work? How to work and parent and still have a life!
• February 27: Baby and toddler first aid with Steve from Family First Aid
• March 13: AM: Introducing solid foods and first food ideas with our Registered Dietitian
   PM: Sleep and settling discussion with Tara from The Gentle Sleep Specialist
• March 27: Women’s health and physical recovery after birth with a Subiaco Women’s Health physiotherapist
• April 10: Engaging with baby, play, reading and building brains with Baby Sensory West Perth
• April 24: First teeth, teething and protecting little smiles with a dentist/dental therapist
• May 8: The importance of floor play and how to make it interesting with physiotherapist Alison
• May 22: Nursing the sick infant through common illness and infections
• June 5: Baby massage with Jane from Intuitive Baby Massage
• June 19: Sleep and settling discussion with Tara from The Gentle Sleep Specialist
• July 3: Thinking about returning to work? How to work and parent and still have a life!
• July 17: Baby and toddler first aid with Steve from Family First Aid
• July 31: Infant milestones and ensuring safe exploring
• August 14: Introducing solid foods and first food ideas with Tiny Turtle
• August 28: The importance of reading to children and speech development with speech pathologist Chiara
• September 11: First teeth, teething and protecting little smiles with a dentist/dental therapist
• September 25: Protecting you and your family from the sun with Cancer Council Western Australia
• October 9: Engaging with baby, play, reading and building brains with Baby Sensory West Perth
• October 23: Baby massage with Jane from Intuitive Baby Massage
• November 6: Sleep and settling discussion with Tara from The Gentle Sleep Specialist
• November 20: Women’s health and physical recovery after birth with a Subiaco Women’s Health physiotherapist
• December 4: Introducing solid foods and first food ideas with a registered dietitian
• December 18: Managing expectations and self-care over the Christmas period
  End of year party! Please bring small plate to share if you wish.

Download the 2025 program flyer.