Learning about pregnancy, birth and baby

Learning about your pregnancy, birth and baby can help build your confidence and prepare you for the weeks ahead. Caboolture Hospital has resources and experienced staff available to help you throughout your journey.

Classes

We offer classes with our experienced staff, who will answer any of your questions about your pregnancy, birth and parenting. If you have any questions outside of these classes, please ask your health care provider.

Becoming a family

This program lays a platform for all other classes. It has a special focus on dads and partners.

When: Last Saturday every month 9.00–11.30am
Venue: Education and Skills Centre

Evening class

This class is best suited for women and their partners having their first baby. During the class, information and practical tips / skills are discussed and explored to help prepare you and your partner / support person for labour, birth and early parenting. It is recommended that women attending compliment this by booking into a breastfeeding class. A series of 2 consecutive classes are held over 2 weeks. Classes can be started from 28 weeks.

When: First two Thursdays of each month, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Located: Virtual class
Bookings: Phone the Antenatal Clinic on (07) 5433 8474 or book during your antental visit

Saturday class

This class is best suited for women and their partners having their first baby. During the class, information and practical tips / skills are discussed and explored to help prepare you and your partner / support person for labour, birth and early parenting. It is recommended that women attending compliment this by booking into a breastfeeding class. This is a full day program. It is recommended that you bring your own lunch. Classes can be started from 28 weeks.

When: Saturday 9.00am-3.30pm
Located: Education and Skills Centre
Bookings: Phone the Antenatal Clinic on (07) 5433 8474 or book during your antenatal visit

Breast feeding classes

Breastfeeding classes are recommended for all women who are having their first baby or have experienced problems breastfeeding. Classes are run by a midwife or lactation consultant and are designed to provide consistent advice and support for you to make an informed decision about breastfeeding. The class teaches you practical skills and tips to successfully breastfeed your baby. Partners and a support person (friend, mum, sister, aunts) are encouraged to attend.

When: Friday 9.00am-12.00pm or 1.00pm-4.00pm
Located: Education and Skills Centre
Bookings: Phone the Antenatal Clinic on (07) 5433 8474 or book during your antenatal visit

Lactation support

One-on-one support is available with a midwife or lactation consultant if you think you may experience special issues or have had concerns in the past. Bookings are essential through the Antenatal Clinic on (07) 5433 8474. This is only available to women after they have attended the breastfeeding class.

Class timetable

Bookings are essential for all classes

Antenatal Classes	Time
Saturday class (Core team – childbirth and parenting)	Saturday 9.00am–3.30pm
Thursday evening class (Core team – childbirth and parenting)	Thursday evening 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Team – Ngarrama	See your midwife
Team – Midwives and Me	See Your Midwife
Breastfeeding class	2 sessions twice a month. Friday 9.00am–12.00pm and 1.00pm–4.00pm
One on one breastfeeding appointments (30 min)	Bookings made after attending the breastfeeding class once a month
The Lotus Circle (TLC)	Monday afternoon for education and reviews
Damara	See Your Midwife
Becoming a Family Time	Saturday 9.00am – 11.30am

Emotional support

Pregnancy, birth and early parenthood are times of great change. Most women experience various emotional reactions. It helps if you can talk about your concerns openly with your partner or close friend. We are able to provide support and treatment through our perinatal nurse. You can book to have an appointment on Monday afternoon in the Antenatal Clinic. There are also many organisations that offer support. If you are experiencing signs of depression, there are a number of places you can go for help.

Perinatal mental health

Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA) 1300 726 306
beyondblue’s Pregnancy and new parents 1300 22 4636
White Cloud Foundation 1300 726 306

Mental health support

Black Dog Institute
Lifeline 13 11 14 (24 hours a day)
Sane Australia 1800 18 7263
MensLine Australia 1300 789 978 (24 hours a day)

Pregnancy support

Pregnancy, Birth and Baby
13 HEALTH 13 43 25 84
Women’s Health Queensland Wide
Pregnancy Helpline 1800 090 777 (if you have an unplanned pregnancy and want to discuss your options with a qualified counsellor)
Perinatal Caboolture Hospital Mental Health

Alcohol

The safest choice for your baby is to not drink any alcohol. This is advice from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.

Smoking

It is recommended to stop smoking during pregnancy. We offer support for you to stop or reduce the amount you smoke. Ask your doctor or midwife during your antenatal appointment. Smoking while pregnant increases your risk of:

miscarriage
premature labour

Smoking while pregnant can increase your baby’s risk of problems after birth:

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
low birth weight
infections and other health problems
asthma and other breathing difficulties.

Call Quitline 13 78 48.

Clinics

Contact us

Antenatal Clinic
Location: Outpatient Services, 120 McKean Street, Caboolture Hospital
Phone: (07) 5433 8474