"The WACHS birth and parent education programs"

We were told about the WACHS programs from our midwife so we decided to book into the positive birth program. my partner was working away and had random casual, ad hock work. I was worried that we may not be able to make all the classes. so i emailed the coordinator before booking explaining our situation to see if we could mix and match some of the classes between in person and telehealth and if it was possible to change things around if he had last minute changes with work commitment.

The coordinator, Kasey, got back to us straight away and was so understanding, flexible, warm and friendly in her response. with a bit of shuffling around we were able to make all the classes thanks to Kasey's help.

The positive birth program was absolutely fantastic. The midwives that took the classes were all so lovely and knowledgeable and the information shared over the sessions prepared us so well to go into the birth feeling excited calm and empowered. after such a positive experience with those first classes we decided to sign up and do all the other classes!

Again, we couldn't speak more highly of all of the courses content, the wonderful teachers and how accessible it is! every email from the coordinator Kasey was met with kindness, understanding and flexibility to make it all work.

At the end of July 2026 we had the most amazing home birth and we have to give so much thanks for these courses as they prepared us to go into it feeling prepared and with the tools and understanding to make it a wonderful and positive experience. I'm blown away at how truly fantastic these programs are and that they are a free service we have access too!! thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we are so grateful that this is available!