Birth Class in Melbourne
Comprehensive Classic Course
Prepare for labour, birth, postpartum and life with your new baby in a comprehensive, midwife-led birth class in Melbourne. Designed for birthing people and their partners, our classes combine evidence-based education with practical tools, informed decision-making and calm, respectful support.
Midwife-led Birth Classes in Melbourne
We view pregnancy and birth as fundamentally normal, healthy processes, as well as profound events in a person’s life. Our work is grounded in deep respect for women and birthing people, and in the belief that every family deserves clear information, genuine support and the right to make informed decisions for themselves, their baby and their future.
We also recognise that the childbearing journey can shape every facet of a person’s life, including their relationship with their baby, their partner, themselves and the wider world around them. That is why our birth classes are designed not just to inform, but to help you feel more prepared, more capable and more connected as you approach birth and early parenthood.
Upcoming Birth Class Dates
We recommend joining anytime between 24–34 weeks to give you time to digest the information and use it in shaping your birth preferences.
There is never a wrong time to learn though!
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Accessibility Information
At MAMA, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all families.
Our Caulfield class location includes stairs and does not currently have lift access.
If you have mobility considerations, use a wheelchair, or would prefer step-free access, we warmly encourage you to join our classes at our Kensington location, which offers ramp access and requires no stairs to navigate.
Please contact our team if you need more information.
Who This Birth Class is For
This class is for expectant parents who want practical, evidence-based preparation for labour, birth, postpartum recovery and newborn life.
It’s a good fit for you if you are:
pregnant and planning ahead for birth
looking for a birth class in Melbourne led by qualified midwives
wanting to understand both physiological birth and common medical interventions
hoping to feel more confident about your options and decision-making
wanting to prepare for both birth and the early weeks with your baby
Small note:
Partners and support people are encouraged to attend.
What you’ll learn in our birth class
Our antenatal class is divided into four core parts, giving you a comprehensive understanding of labour, birth, recovery and early newborn care.
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In this section, you’ll learn about the final weeks of pregnancy and how to prepare physically, emotionally and practically for labour and birth.
Topics include:
the physiology of the last few weeks of pregnancy
the hormonal physiology of labour
birthing statistics in current birth culture
setting up your birth environment
choosing your support team
caring for your body and mind
reframing “natural” ways to encourage labour
perineal massage
antenatal colostrum expressing
exercises and positions for optimising space within the body
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This part explores the physical, emotional and psychological changes that happen throughout labour, along with practical ways to support the process.
Topics include:
the stages of labour and birth
the physical, psychological and emotional changes
coping strategies for early labour, established labour and the pushing stage
active labour positions
support tools partners can help with
reducing the chance of perineal tears
recognising abnormal signs
working with physiological pain
TENS
the nervous system in labour
breathing techniques
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Birth does not always follow a straight path. This section helps you understand common interventions and how to make informed decisions if they are offered.
Topics include:
birthing the placenta
active versus physiological management
optimal cord clamping
assessments and examinations in labour
fetal monitoring
vaginal examinations
writing your birth preferences
informed decision-making strategies
caesarean birth
instrumental birth
induction of labour
the cascade of intervention versus true medical need
epidurals
nitrous oxide gas
opioids
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We also prepare you for the early postpartum period, so you feel more confident in the first hours, days and weeks after birth.
Topics include:
postpartum recovery
pelvic floor recovery
mental health
what happens in the hours and days after birth
skin-to-skin
the first breastfeed
vitamin K
Hepatitis B vaccine
newborn screening test
getting breastfeeding off to a good start
newborn babies 101
sleep
settling and soothing
changing nappies
dressing your baby
signs of illness
VBAC Online Workshop
An additional welcoming online space for parents who have chosen VBAC instead of a repeat caesarean section to explore the topic with parents in the same position, ask questions, and gently unpack common myths and fears that they may have encountered so far. Perfect for those with toddlers, this short online workshop focuses on discussion, understanding and connection.
For hands-on tools and comprehensive birth education, we recommend pairing it with our Classic Course. For those who are hoping to have 1:1 time for support in weighing up the choice between a repeat CS or VBAC, an appointment with our midwifery team is the best avenue.
Covering our live Zoom two-hour workshop with a registered midwife for you & your chosen support person plus access to digital guides & a reflective journal - $85
Meet Your Educators
Book your Melbourne Birth Class
If you’re looking for a birth class in Melbourne that is thorough, respectful and led by experienced midwives, we’d love to support you.
Join us over two Saturdays and prepare for labour, birth, postpartum recovery and life with your new baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our birth class covers preparation for labour and birth, the stages of labour, coping strategies, informed decision-making, common interventions, postpartum recovery, feeding and newborn care. It is designed to give expectant parents a comprehensive understanding of birth and early parenthood.
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Our classes are led by registered midwives and qualified educators with experience supporting women, birthing people and families through pregnancy, labour, birth and the early postnatal period.
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Yes. Partners and support people are welcome and encouraged to attend. We include practical tools and strategies that support people can use during labour and birth.
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The class is held over two Saturdays, allowing time to cover each topic in depth and helping you feel more prepared without information overload.
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Yes. This class is ideal for first-time parents, but it can also be valuable for anyone wanting a more thorough understanding of labour, birth, postpartum recovery and newborn care.
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Yes. We cover both physiological approaches to working with labour sensations and common medical pain relief options, including epidurals, nitrous oxide gas and opioids.
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Yes. We cover induction of labour, fetal monitoring, vaginal examinations, instrumental birth, caesarean birth and other common interventions, with a focus on informed decision-making.
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Yes. The class includes postpartum recovery, pelvic floor recovery, mental health, feeding, sleep, soothing, bathing, nappies, dressing and signs of illness in newborns.
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MAMA offers independent, midwife-led birth education. Our classes are designed to complement your maternity care by giving you a broader understanding of labour, birth, your options and early parenting.
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Look for a class that is led by qualified educators, covers both physiological birth and medical interventions, includes postpartum and newborn education, and helps you build confidence in your decision-making. If you want both practical preparation and evidence-based guidance, a midwife-led class can be a strong option.
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Many people book their birth class during the second trimester or early in the third trimester, so they have time to absorb the information and prepare for birth.
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Yes. This class supports a wide range of birth experiences. Even if you are planning medical pain relief or a caesarean birth, understanding the birth process, your options and postpartum recovery can still be very valuable.
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Due to our small group sizes & high demand, payment is required in full at time of booking & is non-refundable in the event of change of mind, other engagements, forgetting to attend or illness.
Full refunds will only be given for unexpected early births (provided you are less than 36 weeks pregnant at the start of the course).
If you wish to move your booking to another course date, please get in touch at least 7 days before the start of your booked course (space permitting).
If you’d like to pay in instalments, please contact us on 03 9376 7474.
In the rare instance that we need to cancel the class (presenter illness, minimum booking numbers not reached etc), we will contact you 3-5 business days prior to the class. We will aim to facilitate you joining another class, or offer a full refund if this is not possible.