♥ Friday, November 19, 2010 ♥ Thomson Medical Centre - Childbirth Education Course

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Childbirth Education Course

We regard childbirth education as an integral part of our family centred care. Awaiting the arrival of your baby can cause unnecessary anxiety and apprehension.

The Childbirth Education Course consists of six weekly lessons. You may wish to sign up for the full course or any two lessons (only for subsequent deliveries) and we will include the Doctor’s Talk at no extra charge.

With this in mind, the Childbirth Education Course is organised for expectant mothers and their partners to prepare them for the experiences and challenges ahead.

Course Duration
6 weeks (5 weekly lessons plus one Doctor’s Talk)
When to book
Confirmation of pregnancy around 20th week of gestation

Time (subject to change)

Weekday Classes

7pm to 9pm

Weekend Classes Saturday

2pm to 4pm l 4.30pm to 6.30pm l 7pm to 9pm

Sunday

10am to 12pm l 12.30pm to 2.30pm l
3.30pm to 5.30pm

Lesson 1

Physical & Mental Preparation

•	Antenatal Exercise
•	Nutrition Before & After Delivery
•	Myths & Traditions
•	Coping with Pregnancy Discomfort
•	Back Care & Postures
•	Instructional Video
•	Q & A

Lesson 2

Pain Relief

•	Antenatal Exercise
•	Physiological Approach to Breathing Relaxation
•	Changes in Pregnancy Leading to Signs & Symptoms of Labour
•	Other Alternative Types of Pain Relief in Labour
•	Instructional Video
•	Q & A

Lesson 3

Labour

•	Antenatal Exercise
•	Physiological Approach to Breathing Relaxation
•	Learning to Cope in Labour
•	Mechanisms of Normal Childbirth
•	Husband’s Role
•	Hospital Tour
•	Instructional Video
•	Q & A

Lesson 4

Practical Hands-on
Baby Care

•	Hands-on Child Care
•	General Care
•	Skin Care
•	Diaper Care
•	Bathing
•	Coping with a Fretting, Crying Baby
•	Coping with a Sleepy or Wakeful Baby
•	Coping with Colic
•	Instructional Video
•	Q & A

Lesson 5

Feeding

•	Breastfeeding
•	Bottle Feeding
•	Sterilization of Feeding Equipment
•	Weaning (introducing solid food)
•	Learning to Enhance your Child’s Physical & Mental Development
•	Q & A

Lesson 6

(Doctor’s Talk)*

•	Husband’s Role during Childbirth
•	Problems Associated with a Newborn
•	The Process of Labour
•	Living with the In-laws
•	How to Raise a Brighter Child
•	Post-natal Depression
•	Back Care & Postures
•	Instructional Video

For more information or bookings, please call our Thomson ParentCraft at 6251 4090

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