If you’ve been recommended or have chosen to have a caesarean section and want to learn everything about what happens in the operating room, this workshop is for you! Our highly experienced midwife and educator, Lucy, will host an engaging evening session virtually on Zoom. This format is perfect for those who are time-constrained and prefer the convenience of an online live session.
Why Choose This Workshop?
At Birth & Beyond Education, we are committed to helping you prepare for a positive experience no matter how you choose to birth your baby. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge you need to feel confident and empowered for any type of birth.
This workshop is specifically designed to help you understand the caesarean process and ways to make it a calm, relaxed and enjoyable experience. We also provide valuable information on the ‘golden hour’ with your newborn and caesarean section recovery.
What we will cover in the workshop:
- What to expect in the last few weeks of pregnancy: Understanding the final stages of pregnancy and preparing mentally and physically for birth.
- Signs of labour (just in case): Even if a caesarean is planned, it’s important to : the signs of labour.
- When to call the hospital: Knowing the right time to reach out to your healthcare provider or hospital.
- Preparing for your birth: Essential preparations for the arrival of your baby.
- What to pack in your hospital bag: A comprehensive checklist to ensure you have everything you need.
- Antenatal expressing: Techniques and benefits of expressing milk before birth.
- Ways to relax leading up to and during your birth: Tips and techniques to stay calm and focused.
- Admission to hospital process: What to expect when you arrive at the hospital.
- What to expect in theatre: A detailed overview of the caesarean procedure.
- Your birth – The caesarean: Step-by-step explanation of what will happen during the procedure.
- Pain relief: Options and management for pain relief before, during, and after the caesarean.
- Role and importance of Birth support: How your support person can assist and comfort you.
- How to utilise your hormones for successful breastfeeding: Understanding the hormonal changes and how they support breastfeeding.
- The Golden Hour and first interaction with your newborn: Importance of the first hour post-birth for bonding and breastfeeding.
- Skin to Skin Contact: Benefits and methods for immediate contact with your newborn.
- The First Breastfeed: Guidance on initiating breastfeeding soon after birth.
- Realistic expectations for your newborn: What to expect from your newborn and the challenges you may face as a new parent.
- Feeding options: Making an informed decision about feeding, including hand expressing, breastfeeding, cup feeding, supply lines, and formula feeding.
- Expressing and safe storage of milk: How to express milk and store it safely.
- Caring for a newborn baby: Tips on nappy changing, sleep, and settling techniques.
- Caring for each other in the postnatal period: How to work as a team and support each other.
- Swaddling: Techniques and benefits of swaddling your newborn.
- Creating a support network: Building a support system to help you during the postpartum period.
- Preparing your home for a new baby: Ensuring your home is ready for the arrival of your little one
Workshop Details
Platform: Held online via Zoom, live with Lucy
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Best Time to Attend: It’s best to participate in this workshop from 30 weeks of pregnancy.
Additionally, you will get to know Lucy, your educator for the session, who may be there on the day. She regularly works in theatre at The Mater Hospital so look out for her if you’ve chosen The Mater Maternity to birth your baby!
Please note that this workshop is designed to educate you and your birth partner for caesarean births at any hospital and is not exclusive to Mater patients. We recognise and understand the importance of being educated by practicing midwives who work clinically, ensuring you receive the most up-to-date and realistic information.
Why not pair this workshop with our Fourth Trimester & Feeding Workshop to fully prepare for the other side of birth? You can book in separately for our in-person parenting workshop or we also offer an in-person caesarean support AND Parenting Workshop combo. Join us at Birth & Beyond Education in Manly, to help ensure a smooth and confident journey into parenthood
