NATIONAL LIST OF INDEPENDENT CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS AUGUST 2003 Compiled by Julie Clarke to be included in this list please contact Julie by email [EMAIL PROTECTED] it is intended that the list will be regularly updated. South Australia: "Better Birth" contact: Larissa Inns & Michelle Nangle Address:23 Ormonde Avenue, Warradale SA 5046 Telephone:08 8296 5957 Mobile:0422 327 543 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Better Birth" is a one day class held in the south-west metro area of Adelaide.It is facilitated by a Doula and Womens Health Physiotherapist. It focuses on the labour and birth only. It covers areas such as: Working with your body,Your Amazing Pelvis, Getting your baby into position for birth, what speeds labour up and slows it down, How support people can help, massage techniques, Whose decision is it anyway?and more. Lots of practical hands-on stuff. Most people are from the more south-west of Adelaide servicing mainly birthing women from Womens & Childrens, Ashford, Flinders Private and Flinders Public Hospitals. Western Australia: Debbie Slater Address: 12 Goldfinch Avenue, Churchlands, WA 6018 Telephone: 08 9287 1783 Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Details of Independent Childbirth Education Classes offered: Small groups (usually max 6 couples), covers antenatal and postnatal issues, NCT (UK) trained - Diploma of Higher Education in Antenatal Teaching, University of Luton, UK Region - Metropolitan Perth Inner Birth Gabrielle Targett 27 Chester St, SOUTH FREMANTLE 6162 WA T. 089-335-2071 MOB: 0418-336-362 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I run positive relaxation and childbirth education classes (Inner Birth) at home for woman and hope to start running classes for couples in the not too distant future. I have just completed the Hypnobirthing course and would like to start to use those skills with couples. Alot of my current clients come for my Aquatic Ante Natal classes and Fitball classes that I run here in Fremantle. I also attract many woman who are on the homebirthing program which is based here in Fremantle.I do have alot of women travel from far away suburbs to come to classes as I seem to offer the only type of physical and mental preparation classes in WA. I am also a Doula and attend lots of births of the women I have in my classes. I have had two home water births and one in a small hospital here in WA. My midwife was Mary Murphy.
Name: Birth Choices Catherine Evans and Pete Malavisi Address: P.O. Box 111 Vasse 6280 Telephone:0897515300 Facsimile:0897515311 Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Details of Independent Childbirth Education Classes offered: Our local independent midwife and myself run quarterly antenatal community classes here in Busselton and Dunsborough (Alternate) The region of area you would describe as your catchment area and the hospitals in that catchment. Busselton Hospital New South Wales: Yolande Hyde (BIRTHCRAFT) Mackeral beach via Palm Beach nsw 99742014 ph 99745664 fax 0422473916 mob [EMAIL PROTECTED] email I run classes that offer family centred birth and parenting support with an emphasis on natural active birth. I work in the northern beaches area of Sydney in the catchment area for Mona vale and manly hospitals. INNATE BIRTH Jo Hunter and Natalie Forbes Dash Address: c/o 72 Bee Farm Rd, Springwood 2777 Telephone: (02) 47 51 9840 – Jo (02) 47 57 2080 – Natalie Mobile: 0412 315 228 – Jo 0410 428 307 – Natalie Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] – Jo [EMAIL PROTECTED] – Natalie Active Birth workshops covering - Natural active birth, Emotional & physical changes, Process of labour - what to expect, Relaxation & comfort techniques, Alternative therapies, Fear & pain concepts, Fathers and support roles, Pain relief & medical interventions, Complications & unexpected outcomes, Hospital procedures & options, Homebirth, Newborn Characteristics, Breastfeeding, Caring for your baby Postnatal groups for both pregnant and new parents - Settling your baby, Preventing postpartum depression, Breastfeeding, Baby massage, Developmental milestones, Development through play, Fathers, Alternative therapies, Postpartum Doula’s, Sleep issues - babies & parents, Sex after birth/contraception, Reflections on birth, sharing stories, Crying babies & toddlers, Sibling behaviours, Support/local resources Within our workshops and postnatal groups we aim to create an environment where pregnant women/couples and new parents can gather to make social contact, share experiences and provide mutual support. The region of areaThe Blue Mountains and Western Sydney. Katoomba Hospital, Nepean Hospital, Nepean Private Hospital, Blacktown Hospital.We are happy to go as far as the Inner Western Suburbs of Sydney with our Doula Service. Blissful Beginnings Karen Cole 2 Crowther Place, Tarrawanna, NSW 2518 T: 0418 292 169 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Childbirth Education Classes offered: Preconception, Early Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting, Multiple Birth, all available as individual or as group. The region of area: Based in Wollongong, cater primarily for those attending Wollongong and Illawarra Private Hospitals as well as those travelling to Sydney hospitals for their birth. Name: Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Jane Palmer Address: 27 Hart St, Dundas NSW 2117 Telephone: 02 9873 1750 Facsimile: 02 9873 1750 Mobile: 0414 814 686 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.pregnancy.com.au Name: Transition into Parenthood Preparation for Birth and Parenthood Sessions Julie Clarke 9 Withybrook Place, Sylvania NSW 2224. Telephone: (02) 9544 6441 Fax: (02) 9544 9257 Mobile: 0401 265530 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au Area: South Eastern Sydney, St. George and Sutherland Shire. Victoria Name: Joy Johnston 25 Eley Rd Blackburn South Vic 3130 Telephone: 03 9808 9614 Facsimile: 03 9808 3611 Mobile: 04111 90448 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Details of Independent Childbirth Education Classes offered: incorporated into prenatal care, or by special arrangement. As well as general prenatal education I offer counseling on breastfeeding, and birth balls classes. The region of area you would describe as your catchment area and the hospitals in that catchment. Melbourne and surrounding areas, particularly to the East. Janine Clark 49 Marlin Drive, Ocean Grove VIC 3226 PH: 03 5256 2651 Fax: 03 5256 2651 Mob: 0418 143 850 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] currently offering individual education to women in the Geelong & Surf Coast regions. Special interest in women following assisted reproductive treatment, young women, private and public clients. Canberra Queanbeyan and ACT Name: Tracey Anderson Askew Address: 9 Nina Jones Cres Chisholm, ACT 2905 Telephone: 02 62920166 Mobile: 0414 267791 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Details of Independent Childbirth Education Classes offered: Birthing and Beyond, pregnancy support and preparation classes, creative birthing, both classes and individual. Mother/Baby yoga and support groups for after the baby is born. The region of Canberra, Queanbeyan/ ACT and district. Tasmania Terry Stockdale Independent Childbirth Information Service and Midwife 27 Wentworth Street South Hobart 7004 Ph 03 62235348 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also act as volunteer co coordinator of the Childbirth Information Service to assist anyone wanting help with birthing issues, a good library too. Julie Clarke CBE Childbirth and Parenting Educator ACE Grad-Dip Supervisor NACE Advanced Educator and Trainer Transition into Parenthood 9 Withybrook Pl Sylvania NSW 2224. T. (02) 9544 6441 F. (02) 9544 9257 Mobile 0401 2655 30 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.transitionintoparenthood.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
