
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 Masterclass
In Person with Kat O’Brien
Kat O’Brien is our fantastic Paediatric and Maternal Dietician here at MIWM - with her the mums and bubs covered a range of topics around transitioning to giving babies solid foods to make sure they had all the knowledge and tools to nourish their bub and create confident eaters!
What is covered:
When to start solids with your bub
Debunking myths and misconceptions around starting
Tips for smooth transition into solids
Affordable, convenient, and healthy options for bubs
and more!
21st of October 2025
3pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $90
Circle of Security Parenting
In Person with Lauren Beatty
Parenting can be one of life’s most rewarding – and most challenging – journeys. You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or wondered whether you’re doing it “right.”
This 8-week course offers a warm and supportive space to better understand your child’s needs and your own experience as a parent.
Thursdays Starting 9th of October 2025
7pm - 8:30pm
Cost:
Early bird offer until 9 September:
$624 for the entire course, including workbook
Regular price from 10 September:
$699 for the entire course, including workbook
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