LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans.) Thur. Jan. 7, 14, 21 + 28 2027 6-9pm

A four -part group program for LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans..) clients who are birthing their baby at the RWH, VIC. Royal Women’s Hospital (Victoria), provides childbirth and early parenting education, specifically for those who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual, or a person otherwise diverse in gender, sexual oreintation. and/or sex characteristcs) community, together with their support circle and are birthing at our hospital This program will be facilitated by a midwife who proudly identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. This is a four part program that runs onsite from the hospital. The 4 sessions run from 6:00-9:00 pm & will each cover a specific range of topics. For example: • Safe Community Connection • Health care Rights/Culturally safe care • Progress of labour and birth • Support in labour • Practical coping methods during labour • Medical options for pain management • Medical assistance for birth • Communicating with your baby • Understanding breastfeeding and chest feeding • Navigating early parenting challenges • Community supports As part of the LGBTQIA+ community, if you book into this program, you do not need to book another chidlbirth education program with the Women's. Booking tips: · Places are limited so book your spot as soon as possible. · Aim to complete your education by 38 weeks of pregnancy at the latest. · Places are limited so book your spot as soon as possible as these programs will be conducted 3-4 times per year. · Use the name of the pregnant person when you book. · You must provide your Royal Womens Hospital, Melbourne Medical Record Number, as we will check that you are booked to have your baby at the Women’s (Victoria). · A confirmation email will be sent by Eventbrite after booking. Payments and Refunds ONE ticket is valid for the pregnant person and their immediate support circle. Medicare Card Ticket - Free when the pregnant person: • is booked to birth as a public patient at the Womens hospital, Victoria • has a valid Medicare card (or eligible for reciprical rights) Ineligible for Medicare Ticket - $450.00 when the person: • is booked to give birth as a Medicare-ineligible patient at the Women’s Hospital (Victoria) This fee is refundable if you cancel at least one week before the first class. Some private health funds may offer a rebate—please check with your fund. Need to cancel or reschedule? · If you need to reschedule, please CANCEL your booking on the Eventbrite website, and then rebook into another course. PLEASE remember to cancel to allow somebody else to take your spot. . If your pregnancy care is transferred to another hospital or health care provider you are no longer eligible to attend. We request you cancel your booking. · If you can’t make it to one of your booked sessions, we are unable to offer a “make-up” session for the one you missed. Written summaries are provided for the program. Questions or Concerns? · Email us at: [email protected] This office is only open a few days days/week & days vary.