Classes
Antenatal Classes
Breastfeeding Preparation
Online with Dr Amber Hart
Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne offers a comprehensive antenatal breastfeeding preparation class covering all things lactation from basic human anatomy and physiology, through to how to feed your baby, trouble shooting common breastfeeding challenges and so much more. You’ll come away from your class feeling empowered to give yourself and your baby the best possible start to feeding. Our class uniquely covers some of the more practical aspects of breastfeeding including breastfeeding fashion, breastfeeding and sex, breastfeeding and self care.
1st Thursday of every month
5:45pm – 7:15pm + Q & A time
Cost $100
Your Birth Class
In Person with Midwife Lauretta
Whether you’re a first-time mum or growing your family, Your Birth Class is an antenatal class here to support you to have your birth, your way (that’s right, not your mum’s, Aunt June’s, or the person at the supermarket checkout).
Through the day in person, we cover everything from mindset to preparing your body to birth skills and recovery. You’ll leave feeling confident, capable and connected to your mind, body and partner.
Saturday 20th September 2025
9am - 5pm
Cost $499
Prenatal Yoga Class
In Person with Bonnie Maplestone
Bonnie Maplestone is a Yoga teacher of over 20 years experience 18 of those in prenatal and postnatal yoga.
As well as being a yoga teacher she is also a doula and a qualified and practicing Osteopath. Bonnie works with each woman to find out how yoga can best support them.
Bonnie is more than willing to modify the class to accommodate any adjustments or goals you have for your pregnancy. It is very important to her that you work from a place of safety and comfort and that you get your questions answered.
Every Sunday
9:30am - 10:45am
Cost $34
Postnatal Classes
Infant Massage Class
In Person with Nardia Saunders
This is the perfect way to strengthen that special connection between you and your baby. This 45 minute class teaches parents and carers the healing art of infant massage with their babies 3 weeks to 12 months old.
Infant massage:
Improves sleep
Relaxes
Regulates the nervous system
Deepens bonds
Helps to learn bub’s cues
Can improve constipation/gas and brain development
2nd and 29th of September
11:30am – 12:15pm
Cost $45
Infant Sensory Class
In Person with Andrea Hunt
Join us for our weekly baby sensory class, where your little one can explore in a safe and play-based environment while you connect with other parents. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with general Q&A sessions and bonding time for you and your baby. Not only will your baby have the opportunity to play and discover safely, but you’ll also have the chance to build connections with other parents. You can book in for a casual session or commit to an entire term. This class welcomes babies under 8 months old.
Every Friday
10am – 11am
Causal Pass: $35
Term Pass (10 weeks): $275
Starting Solids and First Aid Masterclass
In Person with Kat O’Brien and Eliza - Baby Safe Basics
Join Kat O’Brien and Eliza from Baby Safe Basics as they guide you through everything you need to know about introducing solids AND feeling confident in infant first aid.
24th of October 2025
10am – 12pm
Cost: $110
Babywearing & Yoga Course
In Person with Bonnie Maplestone and Sarah Mahri
This 6-week course is the perfect blend of movement, connection, and support:
Yoga with your little one right there with you, led by Bonnie Maplestone
Babywearing fit checks with Sarah Mahri at the beginning and end of the course
Wednesdays Starting 15th of October 2025
10am
Cost: $240
Infant + Child First Aid
In Person with Rhythm First Aid
We’re thrilled to announce that MIWM will be hosting Rhythm First Aid’s Infant + Child First Aid course. With numerous inquiries from new parents seeking first aid information for their babies, we’re excited to facilitate this invaluable course.
This course will cover course includes CPR, choking, anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures fever, head injuries, burns, drowning, rashes, pain relief, bleeding + more.
Friday 23rd May 2025
10am - 2pm
Cost $165
Stay tuned for more 2025 Dates! *Includes mother’s helper to assist throughout the class
Mini & Me Melodies
In Person with Lauren Khalil-Salib
Mini & Me Melodies is a 10-week music group for you and your baby. The group will cover a range of topics, including music for sleep, routines, play, development and of course music as a supportive wellbeing tool for YOU, all whilst connecting with others and enjoying some fun musical time with your little one!
Each week the 1 hour session will include some gentle education about music as a supportive tool for you your baby (with question time!), interactive music time and an opportunity to connect with other families in the group.
Every Thursday
10am – 11am
Causal Pass: $35
Term Pass (10 weeks): $300