Pelvic Fit Melbourne offers an exclusive and personalised birth class run by our expert Pelvic Floor Physiotherapists & OGCG Midwives. This class will prepare and empower you for labour and birth with practical tips for the labouring woman and partner. We aim for you to leave feeling confident to bring your little one into the world!

Aims of the session include:

• Learn more about pelvic floor anantomy and the role of the pelvic floor in labour. We teach you essential techniques to optimise your pelvic floor function during childbirth.

• To enhance your understanding of the stages of labour, what these really mean, and how to implement different strategies throughout each stage.

• To provide hands-on guidance to equip you with practical skills for a more empowered labour experience.

Preparing you for labour and beyond:

• Preparing your pelvic floor for labour

• When and how to perform Perineal Massage

• Practice +/- hire Obstetric TENS for labour

• Optimal labour positions, breathing techniques, and relaxation exercises for pain management

• Early postpartum recovery including strategies to reduce pain, swelling, and speed up recovery

• Setting realistic expectations with returning to life with a newborn

• Safely increasing exercise capacity over time

• Identifying and seeking help for postpartum pelvic floor issues

Upcoming Classes:

20th July / 4th August / 17th August / 14th September / 12th October

Cost:

$350 per couple OR support person equivalent
*$50 discount for OGCG & Sage patients

Time:

10-1.15pm (~3 hour duration)

Location:

OGCG Rooms: Suite 319, 55 Flemington Road, North Melbourne VIC 3051

Click here for enquiries or to book. *You will be directed to OGCG website