FREE Talks and Classes
Our FREE talks & classes provide you with hands-on experience and practical information from trusted, experienced experts.
The ideal opportunity to have all your questions answered, to alleviate your fears or concerns and all on offer at our Sydney event.
* Note: Session times and content subject to change. The views and advice expressed during the talks and classes are those of the presenters and are not representative of the Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo
Talks & Classes sponsored by Nuna Baby
We're so excited to have Nuna Baby as our sponsor of our Talks & Classes stage.
Nuna BabyLabour and Birth with PBC BABY Expo Midwife
Our antenatal classes with the PBC BABY Expo Midwife focuses on your Labour & Birth and covers a variety of important topics:
- Care provider options.
- Stages of labour.
- Pain relief.
- Information and antenatal education.
- Birth plans.
- and more...
Time: 10:30 - 11:00
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: PBC Expo Midwife
Breastfeeding in the early daze
Australian Breastfeeding Association is Australia’s leading authority on breastfeeding.
This talk will cover key information, such as the benefits of breastfeeding, the let down reflex, supply and demand feeding and how to know if your baby is getting enough breast milk, positioning and attachment, and more. You'll also hear about the support available to help you with your breastfeeding journey.
Time: 11:00 - 11:30
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: Australian Breastfeeding Association
Newborn Care with PBC BABY Expo Midwife
Hands on workshop with the PBC BABY Expo Midwife focuses on newborn care:
- Bathing
- Swaddling
- Changing nappies
- and more...
Time: 11:30 - 12:00
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: PBC Expo Midwife
Paediatric CPR with Hands on First Aid
Family Aid is a program designed by Paramedic Specialists with over 30 years of combined experience in pre-hospital care. In this session, we will teach you how to perform high performance cardiac compressions, as well providing you with an understanding of why this is so important in saving lives.
Time: 12:00 - 12:30
Duration: 30 minutes
Presented by: Family Aid
Baby Massage by PBC BABY Expo Midwife
There are many ways babies may benefit from infant massage.
This introductory session will teach you how to recognise your baby's signals in regards to when they do (and don't) want massage, how to choose an appropriate oil for your infant or child and a basic stroke routine.
Learn about the wonderful benefits of massage for both parent and child in this 'hands on' and informative workshop. Bring your baby for a truly special bonding experience or practice on one of our lifelike baby dolls in readiness for your little one's upcoming arrival.
Time: 12:30 - 13:00
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: The PBC Midwife
Safe Sleeping
Red Nose has been advising new parents in Australia on safe sleeping for babies for 40 years. This safe sleep talk informs parents and carers on how to reduce the risk of SIDS and fatal sleep accidents for babies and toddlers in their care.
The presentation will cover Red Nose’s six evidence-base safe sleeping recommendations:
- Why they recommend sleeping baby on their back
- Why you should keep your baby’s head and face uncovered
- The risks of smoking before and after your baby’s birth
- What is a safe sleeping environment and how you can recreate this at home
- Why you should sleep your baby in your room
- The benefits of breastfeeding
- Ask the midwives: your antenatal and safe sleeping questions answered
Time: 13:00 - 13:30
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: Red Nose
Labour and Birth with PBC BABY Expo Midwife
Our antenatal classes with the PBC BABY Expo Midwife focuses on your Labour & Birth and covers a variety of important topics:
- Care provider options.
- Stages of labour.
- Pain relief.
- Information and antenatal education.
- Birth plans.
- and more...
Time: 13:30 - 14:00
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: PBC Expo Midwife
Infant Formula - things you need to know
Breast milk is best, but what if is doesn't go as planned. Join us as we go through:
- Breast feeding Benefits
- But what if..
- Infant formula option
- Infant formula factors
Time: 14:00 - 14:30
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: Dr Michael Mariani
Choking & Burns
Family Aid is a program designed by Paramedic Specialists with over 30 years of combined experience in pre-hospital care. Choking and burns are unfortunately commonly occurring, unforeseen and accidental incidents that affect little ones. In this session, we will talk through, demonstrate and provide you with opportunity to practice the first aid for managing these scary situations.
Time: 14:30 - 15:00
Duration: 30 minutes
Presented by: Family Aid
Newborn Care with PBC BABY Expo Midwife
Hands on workshop with the PBC BABY Expo Midwife focuses on newborn care:
- Bathing
- Swaddling
- Changing nappies
- and more...
Time: 15:00 - 15:30
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: PBC Expo Midwife
Baby Massage by PBC BABY Expo Midwife
There are many ways babies may benefit from infant massage.
This introductory session will teach you how to recognise your baby's signals in regards to when they do (and don't) want massage, how to choose an appropriate oil for your infant or child and a basic stroke routine.
Learn about the wonderful benefits of massage for both parent and child in this 'hands on' and informative workshop. Bring your baby for a truly special bonding experience or practice on one of our lifelike baby dolls in readiness for your little one's upcoming arrival.
Time: 15:30 - 16:00
Duration: 25 minutes
Presented by: The PBC Midwife