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PROGRAM
The fee for this program is $300.
For your convenience, private lessons are available. Refresher courses or specialized programs can also be arranged. Please contact me for more information.
1st Weekday Evening 18:45-21:15
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Introductions
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Pregnancy- "Adaptation and Preparation for Birth"
- discussion about adjusting to new roles and dynamics,
preparation for birth and a new baby, developing a support network
- Antepartum concerns- "I am not in labour, but..."
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- Normal changes in late pregnancy, when to call your doctor before labour starts,
other concerns
Note: Refreshments provided
Saturday 09:30-16:45
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Early Labour- "How to Cope at Home and When to Come in"
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- Definition of early labour, mechanism of early labour, coping
techniques and comfort measures, prodromal labour, pain management
- Active Labour- "Coping and Comfort Measures in the Hospital or at Home"
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- Digital hospital tour, mechanism of active labour,
coping techniques and comfort measures, pain management, role of the partner
LUNCH (not provided)
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Second Stage- "Pushing and delivery of your baby"
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- Pushing, positions, delivery of your baby, afterbirth, first moments
- Main Interventions- "Operative and assisted deliveries"
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- Intravenous drips, inductions, use of oxytocin, vacuum and forceps delivery,
caesarian section
- First Two Hours- "Meeting your baby"
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- Self-care, newborn behaviour, initiation of breastfeeding
Note: Refreshments provided
2nd Weekday Evening 18:30-21:30
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Breastfeeding- "Benefits and challenges"
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- Choosing a feeding method, latch, positions, feeding on demand,
signs that your baby is breastfeeding well
- Baby Care- "Diapers, blankets, baths..."
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- Newborn behavior, changing diapers, dressing your baby, safety, baths, cord care,
blood tests, vitamin K and erythromycin, when to call the doctor
- Self Care- "What about mom and dad?"
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- Postpartum blues vs. depression, family planning, taking care of self,
supportive resources
Note: Refreshments provided
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