Calvary North Adelaide Hospital
Maternity services
Preparing for childbirth
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital has a comprehensive prenatal education program presented by experienced midwives to provide you with information, support and guidance as you and your family prepare for pregnancy and parenting.
Information session
Planning a pregnancy
We invite you to join our parent educator for a 'Planning a pregnancy' information session, where you can learn more about the little things that can make a big difference:
Getting fit and healthy for pregnancy
What to expect during labour and birth
How to choose an obstetrician
What to look for in a hospital
Support available for parents after baby is born
A tour of the maternity unit will also be available.
Book an information session:
📆 Fri 13 March, 1:30 pm
📆 Sat 21 March, 9 am
📆 Mon 13 April, 5 pm
Information classes
Our classes are optional but highly valuable—designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and support you need during this exciting time. Whether you attend one or all, our goal is to ease any concerns and help you embrace every moment of your pregnancy journey.
Antenatal classes
Presented by experienced and skilled midwives who have a passion for education.
Topics covered include labour and birthing, pain relief and coping methods, variations (induction, caesarean section), baby care and going home.
Classes give couples the opportunity to meet other prospective parents and to ask questions if needed.
Breastfeeding classes
Presented by experienced midwives with lactation consultant certification.
These workshops are aimed at providing focused information and best practice guidelines to mothers in a supportive environment.
Classes can be booked via the maternity ward clerk who will contact individuals once their online booking is received.
Grandparent classes
An informal class providing information and guidelines across a range of topics, including:
A brief introduction to Calvary and tour of the unit
Update on labour, pain relief and birthing
Breast feeding support
Safety – childproofing homes, safe sleeping, choking and resuscitation
Options for nappies and environmental impact
Postnatal depression
Useful websites
COPE
Raising Children
Red Nose
Continence Foundation
Get in touch
For further information and enquiries or to arrange a tour of or facilities, please contact the maternity unit between 9am – 4pm, or submit your enquiry via the form below:
General enquiries:
Call: 08 8239 9146
Fax: 08 8239 9115