Ante Natal
We do childbirth education classes, usually on Saturdays. Please enquire prising. Claimable from some medical aids.
We will be covering the following topics:
MODULE 1
- Physical exercises
- Fetal development
- Physical an emotional changes during pregnancy
- Diet
- Preparation of breasts
- Clothing
- Necessities for mother and baby
- Daily lifestyle e.g. sport, exercise, rest, smoking & alcohol
- Sexuality
- Relaxation exercises
- Danger signs during pregnancy
- Necessities for mother and baby during stay in hospital
- Motherhood
- Signs of labor
- Arrival at and admission in hospital
MODULE 2
- Breathing techniques during labor process
- Four stages of labor
- Pain relief during labor
- Eqidural anesthetic
- Possible obstetric procedures during labor
- Induction
- Episiotomy
- Use of obstetric tools and / suction
- Cesarean section
- Breastfeeding
- Diet of mother
- Bottle feeding
- Weaning and introduction of solids
- Feeding problems
- Baby bath demonstration
- Physical examination of newborn
- Packing of nappy bag
- General routine of a baby
- General problems e.g. crying, jaundice
MODULE 3
- Fathers-night
- Help during birth
- Preparation for parenthood
- Growth first aid and safety in the house
- Preparations at home
- Hospital stay and first few days at home:
- Emotional instability (blues)
- Jaundice
- Diet
- Breast and perinea care
- Early discharge (home visit)
- Potential problems
- Family planning
- Basic first aid.
- Post Natal
- HIV