Overview
A full class series, whether delivered online, in face-to-face workshops or hybrid (a combination of online and face-to-face), all cover the same information.
The content includes: labour and birth, labour and birth variations, understanding breastfeeding and the new family at home
Parent education class series options:
- Hybrid: Series of four classes, two hours per week over four weeks. Class 1 and 4 are face-to-face in the hospital, Class 2 and 3 are online via Zoom.
- Workshops: Series of two classes, 4.5 hours each over two weeks. Both classes are face-to-face in the hospital.
- Online: Series of four classes, two hours per week over four weeks. All four classes are online via Zoom.
- Specialised: Individual sessions including Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), multiple birth, labour refresher.
A copy of the book Preparing for Birth will be provided after booking and paying for a full series of classes.
Book here to register for your educational class.
If English is not your first language, please contact the Parent Education Department directly to discuss classes.
Getting here
Find us at:
163 Studley Road
Heidelberg Victoria 3084
For more information on getting here, visit Mercy Hospital for Women .
Location details
Level 3 Mercy Hospital for Women, 163 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Vic, 3084
How can people get access?
Parent Education Classes can be booked via TryBooking.
Alternatively contact the Parent Education Department via email at peducation@mercy.com.au
Your appointment
What to do before
For face-to-face classes: Parent education is located on level 3. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to class starting. Surgical masks are required to be worn at all times in the hospital.
For online classes: Please ensure you have downloaded and trialed using the free Zoom app before class, on a computer or smart device. A Zoom link to access the online class is provided via your class confirmation email from TryBooking.
What to bring
Please have your copy of TryBooking receipt to show the staff at your first class.
What to expect on the day
Classes start and finish at the advertised times.
More information
Team Composition
All of our educators are experienced midwives with a passion for supporting families in their pregnancy, birthing and parenting journey.
For health professionals
We offer an extensive range of education programs that cover: pregnancy, labour, birth, early parenting and feeding of the newborn.
How to prepare the patient
If you are a Shared Care GP or Community Health Carer working with families birthing their baby at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg please refer your families to the ‘overview’ tab for parent education class information.
What/when you should refer to us
Pregnant patients who are planning to birth at Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
What/when you should not refer to us
Women who are not planning to birth at Mercy hospital for Women, Heidelberg.
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