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Honest & evidence-based antenatal classes & private midwifery services to support you to have an empowering birth & postpartum experience in the hospital system. Learn the skills to be capable, confident & well-informed to birth & parent. 

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Antenatal 

Classes

Choose a Group One-Day Intensive or Private Class to get your mind, body & partner ready for an empowering birth. Ideal for those wanting to learn practical skills and the best evidence on how to have a physiological birth in a hospital setting.

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  • Leanr 25+ methods to manage pain in labour that are NOT just breathing techniques

  • Specific tips for your partner to be a great support person

  • Learn how to make evidence-based decisions that are right for you

  • Fun & loads of laughs as we talk about birth & parenting 

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From $250 per couple

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Private Postnatal Homecare

Choose between the Basic or Deluxe Postnatal Home Care Package which includes 6 to 10 home visits.

 

  • Medicare Rebateable

  • Can prescribe medications & pathology requests without you needing to see a GP

  • Includes an antenatal consult to prepare a postpartum plan

  • All newborn 'red book' assessments including weights & measurements

  • Maternal postpartum assessments

  • Birth Debrief

  • Breastfeeding education & support & more

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From $512.95 (OOP)

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Birth Planning Appointment

This is a 90 minute standalone appointment designed to complement an antenatal class (although you can attend without one).

 

  • Medicare Rebates Apply

  • Create a birth plan/map to ensure you have asked yourself all of the right questions

  • You receive a tailored document that clearly outlines your wishes that you can provide your care provider 

  • We discuss common occurences in labour and create a roadmap of how you'd like to handle the situations

  • Home visit or Telehealth

From $150 (OOP)

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Free 15min Consultation

Book a consult for a free and casual phone call or video chat with Midwife Allie.

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Diving into pregnancy and birth can seem daunting, but you are not alone. Allie can help you set up a supported and well-informed pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey so you can release your anxiety and nervous energy to make room for feeling capable and confident. She is here for you.

Benefits Included In Every Class

I have strived to create the best value by including additional benefits for every couple who joins The Good Birth class. No other birth class in Brisbane offers so much value in a birth education workshop! 

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Detailed resources that include a homework guide to continue giving you guidance on how to bet prepare even after the class, further learning for you & your partner, Brisbane-based resources and support & more.

Access to Private Health Fund rebates up to the full cost of the class. These classes are eligible as Allie is an Endorsed Midwife and not typical of most birth classes in Australia!

Ongoing support from experienced and Endorsed Midwife Allie after the class. This is available for you until 6 weeks after birth to continue getting access to quality guidance and information.

Great value with access to partner freebies, discount codes & referrals for services such as women's health physiotherapy, pilates, yoga, chiropractics, baby and maternity products & more.

Our Partners

What You Learn

PREPARING FOR BIRTH

  • Anatomy of Pregnancy 101

  • How to feel your baby's position life a midwife!

  • Learn to follow your instincts & tune in to your body before labour has even begun

  • Changes in the end of pregnancy + signs of labour

  • How to get baby in the ideal position for birth 

  • Natural methods of encouraging labour ​

  • Understanding the reality of birthing in the hospital system & how to achieve a positive birth experience

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BRING IT ON BABY - ITS LABOUR TIME

  • Stages of labour + what to expect as you progress

  • How to get the most from labour hormones

  • Learn how to trust your body & feel confident

  • Understanding the mindset necessary for labour 

  • Creating a birth space full of oxytocin

  • 25+ natural pain management strategies for labour

  • Different positions for labour & birth + when to use them

  • Demonstration of different massage & relaxation techniques

  • How to Robozo

  • How to know which coping strategies might work for you on B-Day

  • How to assist with labour progress & cervical dilation

  • Why cervical dilation actually doesn't matter!

  • Strategies to relieve your anxiety in labour

  • Medical pain relief options in hospital

  • Observations + tests that might be performed

  • How & when to transition to your chosen birthplace

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BRINGING BABY EARTHSIDE

  • How & when to push (or not!)

  • Reducing the chance of perineal tearing

  • Optimal cord clamping

  • Options for birthing your placenta

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WHEN YOUR LABOUR TAKES A DETOUR

  • What to do when things don't go to plan

  • Understanding the cascade of interventions + common pitfalls of first-time parents

  • Interventions you might be offered & how to decide if they are right for you

  • Decision-making skills + Role-play of scenarios

  • Birth mapping

  • How to advocate for yourself & what you want, based on evidence

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CONGRATS ITS PARENT TIME

  • Preparing for the postpartum period during pregnancy

  • Supporting your baby’s transition from womb to world

  • Navigating early postpartum

  • All things breastfeeding + positions + good latch + nipple care

  • Signs your baby is getting enough

  • Bottle feeding skills

  • Settling techniques

  • Safe-sleeping guidelines

  • How to express milk before & after birth

  • What a newborn needs & does in the first 6 weeks

  • How to heal you & your bits after having a baby

  • Mental Health + Baby Blues + Care for Partners

  • How partners can support you in the postpartum + How you can support them

 

PLUS THIS EXTRA GOODNESS SPRINKLED THROUGHOUT THE CLASS

  • Loads of tips & clear guidance for your partner & birth team on how to be the best supports

  • Evidence-based information to give you the real info, not just what people or your care providers think you should know

  • Interactive demonstrations, videos, discussions & games to keep you going - this is not a lecture!

 

EXTRA VALUE AFTER THE CLASS

  • FREE pregnancy yoga + Mums & Bubs yoga class @ Mukti Yoga Centre

  • Ongoing support from Midwife Allie after the class up to 6 weeks postpartum

  • Access to generous discount codes and referrals from our partners

  • Private Health Fund rebates available up to $400

  • Invaluable digital resource pack​

 

YOUR DIGITAL RESOURCE PACK INCLUDES:

  • Homework guide to prep you for labour

  • Detailed resource lists for further learning 

  • Brisbane-specific Supports + Partners

  • Breast Milk Storage Guide

  • Hospital/ home birth packing list

  • Acupressure guides for natural induction, pain management and partner techniques

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