All Adult classes

Motherhood: it’s filled with the most beautiful moments. First smiles, first birthday candles, first time on a bike – you run to grab your camera and while you’re fumbling with the memory card and the settings desperately trying to immortalise your child in this beyond-perfect state, you miss the shot. Shit. Every mum has been in this situation before… Local photographer Kendell Tyne is here to teach you the ins and outs of your fancy-pants DSLR, so you can worry less about the techie stuff and more about capturing the magic! Snap me if you can is for mums who want to take amazing photos of their kids, but don’t have the time to educate themselves or even wash there hair most days… Kendell provides mums fun, content packed workshops and also free photography education in the form of bite-sized articles and videos that help you make the most of your flashy DSLR camera (that currently rarely sees the light of day) and to give you the ability to document what growing up is all about! 3 hour photography Workshops are held quarterly or if you would like to get a group of mums together, Host your own and get your seat for free! Click here to learn more. Read more…

A two-part antenatal course, specially designed to support soon-to-be parents. Delivered by our trained Midwife Educators, this course provides a comprehensive overview of pregnancy, birth and parenting, including: Week one: • Final weeks of pregnancy • Physical/emotional changes during pregnancy and birth • How to prepare your mind and body • 3 stages of labour • When to come to hospital or call your care giver • How to help yourself during labour • Support partner’s roles • Role of health professionals • Breathing, massage and relaxation • Pain relief – natural and medical • Unforeseen/unexpected challenges • Birthing Suite tour Week two: • Caesarean birth • Your hospital stay • Early weeks as a parent • Breastfeeding • Relationship changes, expectations, coping strategies • Baby behaviour and characteristics • Sleep and settling techniques • Family safety • Postnatal depression • SIDS • Support networks and community resources Please call Gosford Private Maternity Services, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, for any enquiries on 4304 3260. Read more…

Learn all the basics of breastfeeding, starting with how breasts make milk, breastfeeding positions, correct attachment and transfer of milk. This course will also cover how types of birth can impact on feeding, and what to do if your baby won’t feed, plus other breastfeeding tips and myths. The course includes: – Advice and support from a qualified Midwife Educator – A copy of ‘Breastfeeding your Baby’ from the NSW Department of Health – Morning Tea for you and your partner First time and experienced mums and their partners are welcome. Please call Gosford Private Maternity Services, Monday to Friday between 8:00am to 4:00pm for any enquiries on 4304 3260. Tickets: $60 for a 2.5 hour class. Click here to view dates and to book your spot. Read more…

Roundabout Circus is the Central Coast’s Community Circus. We offer weekly classes for kids and adults including ground-based skills such as juggling, hula hoop, acrobalance, tumbling and Aerial Fitness, Silks (tissu), Static Trapeze, Lyra. Our trainers are professional circus performers who have entertained crowds in Australia and around the world! Benefits of Circus Skills Circus is a mix of sports and art which brings together physical activity and creative expression in a non-competitive atmosphere. Circus skills help to improve confidence, self-esteem, attention span, creativity and co-ordination. Read more…

Roundabout Circus is the Central Coast’s Community Circus. We offer weekly classes for kids and adults including ground-based skills such as juggling, hula hoop, acrobalance, tumbling and Aerial Fitness, Silks (tissu), Static Trapeze, Lyra. Our trainers are professional circus performers who have entertained crowds in Australia and around the world! Benefits of Circus Skills Circus is a mix of sports and art which brings together physical activity and creative expression in a non-competitive atmosphere. Circus skills help to improve confidence, self-esteem, attention span, creativity and co-ordination. Read more…

We understand that being pregnant and having a baby is a special time in any new parent’s life. At Gosford Private Maternity Services we do that little bit extra to ensure that your pregnancy and birth is as wonderful as possible. We have modern private facilities, the Central Coast’s best Obstetricians, a team of skilled and experienced Midwives, and food and partner accommodation that is second to none. We also provide you with a wide range of information and education programs to help you throughout your pregnancy journey, and into parenthood. Read more…

Healthy Bumps provide expert exercise guidance from Accredited Exercise Physiologists. For all women, all fitness levels and all trimesters and all conditions pre or post natal, in conjunction with your Doctor and Pelvic Floor Physio’s advice. – Weekly Active Pregnancy classes in North Avoca (and Erina coming soon) – Vagina Rehab – 6 weeks Pelvic floor and core rebuilding program to return to exercise PROPERLY/SAFELY – Online memberships with Exercise Physiology run videos, LIVE sessions, Dietician advice and more. – Private sessions –> Private health fund rebates and Medicate plan rebates available Healthy Bumps was born from Alison’s passion for prescribing exercise that’s useful, supportive, challenging and engaging, after she experienced a lack of appropriate or professional options during her own pregnancy. Together with her team of dedicated mums who are also Exercise Physiologists or other Allied Health Providers, Alison understands first-hand how to overcome the obstacles of motivation and fatigue, as well as any physical constraints or fears. Alison believes that there is no condition that should stop you from exercising during your pregnancy, as every woman deserves specialist-prescribed advice to suit her needs.   Read more…

It Takes a Village is a local counselling service for new or soon-to-be parents. Women are invited along to join in small group sessions that are held in a relaxed ‘mother’s group’ style environment and facilitated by qualified Counsellor, Kate at Wamberal Park. Kate’s postnatal group sessions run for an hour over the course of 5 weeks and are limited to 5 mums per group. During the sessions, group members will have the opportunity to comfortably and openly discuss their feelings and challenges around what it means to be a parent. Throughout the 5 week course, women will be able to share their own stories in a supportive and non-judgemental environment and be provided with the tools to survive motherhood. From depression, anxiety and parental guilt to relationships and loneliness – nothing is off the table. Plus, children are welcome to come along so regardless of whether this is your first, second or third baby, this counselling service is accessible for mums in all situations. Kate also holds one-on-one sessions for women who are expecting a baby. To enquire about her prenatal and postnatal services, visit her Facebook page.   Read more…

Specifically designed to support soon-to-be mothers from 18 weeks of pregnancy, this course is an essential part of your preparation for birth. Delivered by our experienced Women’s Health Physiotherapist, this course will provide you with information on: • Anatomy and physiology • Introduction to the hormones that influence pregnancy and birth • Pelvic floor exercises • Perineal massage • Back care • Nutrition • Exercises to assist you in your preparation for labour and birth • Abdominal muscle separation: exercises to assist and prevent • Incontinence/Prolapse issues Class takes place in the Maternity Lounge, Level 2. Please call Gosford Private Maternity Services on 4304 3260, Monday to Friday between 8:00am to 4:00pm for any enquiries. Read more…