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Private Childbirth Education

Private Prenatal Sessions VBACPrivate childbirth education is available for those that:

  • Would prefer to work one-on-one with a childbirth educator for a more personalised approach.
  • Have had a previous birth experience and want to refresh their skills         or are seeking specific information for their situation eg. VBAC, twins.
  • Feel the hospital antenatal classes didn't answer all their questions or     meet their needs. 

 

These sessions take place in your own home and help to:

  • Identify your options for care, based on your personal values, preferences and goals.
  • Develop your birth *plan* (preferences) and gain tips for communicating with your caregivers.
  • Focus upon a particular aspect of the labour, birth or beyond, such as:

The role of your partner/ support person.

Non-medical strategies for pain relief during labour.

How to make the labour shorter and easier.

How to keep the productive birth hormones flowing.

Active birthing principles.

What's really involved in having an epidural.

How to avoid an episiotomy.

How to prepare for an elective, positive caesarean birth.

How to prepare for an unexpected caesarean birth.

How to prepare for a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean).

How to get breastfeeding off to a great start.

  • Debrief/discuss previous birth experiences, if applicable.
  • Prepare sibling(s) for the arrival of a new baby.

 

You may combine the Private Childbirth Education sessions with the Birth Support/Doula service. 
Read more about this here.  
Please contact Kristin for availability of private childbirth education sessions.
These sessions are best done any time after 30 weeks.

There are 2 options:

1.   "My birth, my way"

The topics and skills covered are tailored to the couples needs specifically (see above).   Great for first-time parents. Replace/surpass hospital antenatal classes.

6 hours total - 3 sessions of 2 hours OR 2 sessions of 3 hours

Cost: $300.00* per couple

2.   "Refresher"

Designed for couples that have had a previous birth and want to refresh their skills.

This also suits those in preparation for VBAC, elective/active caesarean or those aiming for a natural birth after a previous birth with intervention.

4 hours total - 2 sessions of 2 hours

Cost: $200.00* per couple

* Private health fund rebates for childbirth education may apply – please check with your fund

Both options include:

  • 'Preparing for Birth for Mothers' book by Andrea Robertson
  • 'Preparing for Birth for Fathers' book by Andrea Robertson OR

        'Cheers to Childbirth - A dad's guide to childbirth support' by Lucy Perry

  • The BodyWise BirthWise Workbook
  • Additional resources where applicable (e.g DVD's, handouts)

Please note, these sessions are only available to those in the Perth metro area.  

Please contact Kristin for availability of private childbirth education sessions.

"We completed the sessions with Kristin after a friend had recommended them to us. We had just finished the antenatal course at the the hospital, and alot of what we were hoping to learn wasn't covered in much detail at all. I guess they needed to keep it generalised for the large group.

Kristin's sessions filled in these gaps and much more.  It was a completely different view on birth and how the labour is for mothers.  My husband got some great tips for helping me and getting really involved.  This was the first time our nerves were settled and we started to think about the birth in a really positive and exciting way!  I found the videos quite moving and inspiring just as Kristin said I may :) and having someone besides the hospital to run things by was very helpful."

Jess & Michael 
 Perth, July 2011  

"I feel a lot more informed about birthing without medical interventions/management.  I thought the demo of how the baby moves through the pelvis using the props was a fantastic tool.  Now I feel a lot more confident that my body can do it!! Kristin's approach was positive, supportive, balanced, passionate and awesome!" (Mum)

"I'll admit I was semi-interested in doing the sessions, but now after doing it I am a major advocate for all men doing this.  It was interesting, informative and great for fathers-to-be.  I liked how the information was thoroughly researched, objective and presented intelligently." (Dad)

Expectant Mum & Dad 
Baby Maddison, born Oct 2008

"I am a supervisor/shift worker and it was difficult to make the antenatal classes at the hospital with my wife.  I found these sessions to be more worthwhile from the Dad's point of view as Kristin catered them precisely for us. We were comfortable and relaxed in our own home and my wife felt she learnt so much more from these sessions than the antenatal classes.  Highly recommended, convenient, good value for money.  Cheers Kristin."  

Dave & Renae, Karratha WA, Dec 2008  


“I enjoyed the relaxed manner you presented the sessions, being one on one was great. All the information was presented in an easy way to understand. It was all very educational and put me at ease.” (Mum)

“The sessions were very educational and gave me confidence, plus a better understanding of what is going to happen for my wife and I.” (Dad)

Thanks! We really enjoyed it and feel empowered and inspired and ready!”

Expectant Mum & Dad
Baby girl, 7lb, waterbirth in hospital
26th January 2008

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