Preparing for childbirth
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital has a comprehensive Pre-Natal education program run by our midwives to provide you with information, support and guidance as you and your family prepare for pregnancy and parenting.
Our dedicated obstetricians, paediatricians, midwives, nurses and allied health teams are here to support all aspects of your midwifery care. Tours of the birthing and maternity suites are available on request. Please phone 08 8239 9146 to arrange.
Pre-natal education for parents to be
Seminars explore topics such as diet, work, exercise and early screening. Participants are also given a tour of the Maternity facilities at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital.
Free
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Connery House
Bookings essential, call 08 8239 9146
From 28 weeks into the pregnancy, our parent education program is available as either a four week program (2-hour sessions) or a one day workshop. Sessions focus on:
Physiology of pregnancy
- The normal birth process
- Pain management
- Other procedures that may occur
- Tour of the unit
- Post natal care
- The newborn – characteristics, behaviour and basic care
Courses run throughout the year
Midweek evening and Saturday
Free
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Connery House
Bookings essential, call 08 8239 9146
Recommended in early pregnancy, this physio class assists women to care for their physical comfort and fitness in pregnancy.
Courses run every second month
Free
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Connery House
Bookings essential, Call 08 8239 9146
From 30-32 weeks into pregnancy, this discussion session focuses on lactation and practical feeding techniques.
Monday and Wednesday evenings (twice a month)
Free
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Connery House
Bookings essential, Call 08 8239 9146
At any stage of the pregnancy, this workshop is an opportunity for grandparents to hear about current birthing, infant care and feeding practices.
Courses run quarterly
Free
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, Connery House
Bookings essential, Call 08 8239 9146
Contact us
For further information or enquiries, please contact Liz Kleinig the Clinical Manager Maternity, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital.
Call: 08 8239 9146 | Fax: 08 8239 9115