Prepare for Birth

There are several options for pregnancy and childbirth education in Bathurst. As your pregnancy progresses the midwives and doctors involved in your antenatal care will provide resources and education regarding birth. You and your support persons can also enrol in antenatal birth classes. Some options are listed below. 

Bathurst BASE hospital maternity unit birth education classes

After a few long COVID years of only offering zoom antenatal classes, the Bathurst Base Hospital has reinstated their face-to-face classes. Such good news!

Run by local midwives, these classes are FREE and a great way to meet some of the midwives that may be present at the birth of your baby.

Antenatal support and education with midwives in General Practice

Why not make an appointment with one of the midwives working in General Practice for one-on-one pregnancy and birth education.

private birth classes

There are private providers of Antenatal Classes in the region including Calmbirth and Milky Vibes.

Calmbirth

Calmbirth® is a highly acclaimed childbirth education program which embodies the connection between the mind-body and family.
Learn how to embrace and work with the wonders and challenges of birth.

milky vibes

There are a number of other privately run birth classes available across NSW. Click on the links to learn more.

spinning babies

You and your baby are working together. Your job is to dilate, baby’s job is to rotate. Empower both of you for easier childbirth with our program of daily activities, body balancing techniques, and smarter birth positions. You, too, may have a more comfortable, confident birth.