Antenatal Classes – Pregnancy, birth & parenting series
Our course focuses on providing you with helpful information about your overall birth journey. It is great for new parents looking for a little extra help with early parenting skills.
This is a two part series run over two seperate evening classes.
Our classes are offered to patients of Dr Pip Gale & Dr Jodi Croft
Series One topics
Preparing for the birth of the baby
What to pack for Hospital
Pre-labour and labour
Stages of labour
Induction of labour
Pain relief
Instrumental deliveries
Unplanned Caesarean Sections
After delivery in hospital, what to expect
Series Two topics
Newborns, what to expect at the time of birth
Newborn sleep patterns
Feeding patterns
Settling techniques
SIDS guidelines
Swaddling, holding and massage
Wound and perineal care
Physiotherapy & exercise
Looking after yourself
Returning to intimacy
To book into this class please call the Amélie Private team on 1300 971 265.
Debra Young
Deb is one of our practice midwives. Deb is passionate about helping women and their partners during their pregnancy journey. Deb also hosts our Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting series where she enjoys helping our patients and their loved ones to be prepared for childbirth.
Sarah Forrest
Sarah Forrest is a registered midwife and currently also works full time at Wollongong Private Hospital in birthsuite and postnatal ward. Sarah enjoys being able to educate and support women during their antenatal, birth and postnatal journeys.
Newborn, Infant & Childrens First Aid & CPR Course
This in depth two hour, hands on course covers the most important elements of CPR & First aid for your newborn, infant or child. Taught by a fully qualified paramedic this course will give you the opportunity to refresh your existing knowledge or learn new skills. (This is a skills based course)
Topics discussed
Croup
Burns
Choking
Poisoning
Limb & head injuries
Snake & Spider bites
Allergies & Anaphylaxis
Drowning & CPR FOR newborns infants & children
To book into this class please call the Amélie Private team on 1300 971 265.
Grandparents & Carers First Aid & CPR Course
This one hour hands on course is the perfect course for carers and grandparents who are looking after newborns, infants & children. Taught by a fully qualified Paramedic this course will give you the opportunity to refresh your existing knowledge or learn new skills. (This is a skills based course)
Topics discussed
Burns
Trauma
Choking
Basic first aid for CPR for newborns, infants & children
What to look for, what to do and who to call
To book into this class please call the Amélie Private team on 1300 971 265.
Erin Greer
Paramedic & First Aid & CPR Course Instructor
Erin Greer is a fully qualified Paramedic with NSW Ambulance with almost 10 years experience working in Sydney and on the South Coast. She has a Diploma of Paramedical Science and has a special interest in Paediatrics and loves to teach.
Erin is married with two young children and lives in Wollongong.
Erin runs Paediatric First Aid and CPR courses for all of our clients and also runs a shorter Grandparents course. For further information enquire at the desk.
