Antenatal Classes

St Andrews Private Hospital is committed to providing a comprehensive childbirth and parenting program to prepare parents for the birth of their child. All of our educators are registered midwives and are employed within our maternity unit. Our aim is to ensure you and your partner feel confident, prepared and informed prior to your new arrival.
About the Class
Our program is designed to provide information that will prepare you for labour, the birth and care of your newborn. It also allows the opportunity for us to help you with any questions or concerns that you or support person may have.
Class topics include:
- When to come to hospital
- Labour
- Birth
- Caesarean section
- The role of your support person
- Positions for active labour
- Options for pain relief
- Feeding and caring for your baby
Booking
We recommend booking your desired class midway through your pregnancy to ensure your preferred place. An ideal time to attend your classes is from 28 weeks gestation and onwards, this will help you to retain the information given in the class. Class numbers are restricted to maintain a personal and conducive teaching environment.
To book we will need you to submit your maternity online admission booking form. We are unable to accept class bookings until we receive your admission details.
Fill in your online admission form here.
Your booked education class of your choice includes:
- Admission to a chosen class for you and one additional guest
- Light refreshments
- Complimentary parking onsite available.
** Please advise of specific dietary requirements when booking.
Prices
Our class costs covers you and your support person.
Cost per couple: $150 (Benefits may apply from your health fund)
Depending on your health fund we may be able to bill this to your fund directly. Please liaise with your health fund, or speak with our Maternity Reception staff on 3816 9360 to determine your health fund benefit.
Payment is required to secure your place in the class. Payments not covered by Health Fund may be made via our Billings Department by Credit Card by phone 07-3816 9916.
Health and Wellbeing
We ask that you or your support person do not attend classes if you are unwell or suffering from known diseases such as chickenpox, measles or shingles.
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 7th April to 28th April 2021
Wednesday 7 April 2021
06.00 PM
2449
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 7th April to 28th April 2021
4/7/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 14 seats available.
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Antenatal Class - Saturday 22nd May 2021
Saturday 22 May 2021
08.00 AM
2546
Antenatal Class - Saturday 22nd May 2021
5/22/2021 8:00:00 AM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
8:00am to 12pm
2
Only 2 seats available.
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ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 02nd June to 23rd June 2021
Wednesday 2 June 2021
06.00 PM
2448
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 02nd June to 23rd June 2021
6/2/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 20 seats available.
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Antenatal Class - Saturday 17th July 2021
Saturday 17 July 2021
08.00 AM
2464
Antenatal Class - Saturday 17th July 2021
7/17/2021 8:00:00 AM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
8:00am to 12pm
2
Only 7 seats available.
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ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 28th July to 18th August 2021
Wednesday 28 July 2021
06.00 PM
2460
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 28th July to 18th August 2021
7/28/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 20 seats available.
Register
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Antenatal Class - Saturday 28th Aug 2021
Saturday 28 August 2021
08.00 AM
2462
Antenatal Class - Saturday 28th Aug 2021
8/28/2021 8:00:00 AM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
8:00am to 12pm
2
Only 6 seats available.
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ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 1st September to 22nd September 2021
Wednesday 1 September 2021
06.00 PM
2450
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 1st September to 22nd September 2021
9/1/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 20 seats available.
Register
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Antenatal Class - Saturday 9th October 2021
Saturday 9 October 2021
08.00 AM
2547
Antenatal Class - Saturday 9th October 2021
10/9/2021 8:00:00 AM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
8:00am to 12pm
2
Only 7 seats available.
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ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 27th October to 17th November 2021
Wednesday 27 October 2021
06.00 PM
2451
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 27th October to 17th November 2021
10/27/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 20 seats available.
Register
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Antenatal Class - Saturday 27th November 2021
Saturday 27 November 2021
08.00 AM
2548
Antenatal Class - Saturday 27th November 2021
11/27/2021 8:00:00 AM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
8:00am to 12pm
2
Only 7 seats available.
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ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 1st December to 22nd December 2021
Wednesday 1 December 2021
06.00 PM
2447
ZOOM - Antenatal Classes - 1st December to 22nd December 2021
12/1/2021 6:00:00 PM
St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital
Wednesday evenings 6pm over 4 consecutive weeks - 1 hour duration per class.
Classes in the comfort of your own home, hosted by one of our Registered Midwives / Child Birth Educators.
1
Only 18 seats available.
Register
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