Antenatal Classes

Sr Joann Lugt

Professional Midwife

Practice #  088 000 0032395

Antenatal Classes

Postnatal Care, Breastfeeding Counselling

 

NB Please book for classes early – limited space is available!

 

H (021) 531 5422     084 8798511    JPL@xsinet.co.za

 

Antenatal Course Details:

 

Knowledge is empowering and learning more about the miracle of childbirth will certainly prepare you and give you and your partner added confidence to enjoy this wonderful experience!  The details of the course I offer follow. Should you decide to attend this course, it is important that you book well in advance as limited space is available.

Duration of course:       Wednesday evenings 18h30 – 20h30, 6 classes

 

When to start:               Ideally between 26 and 28 weeks gestation

 

Venue:                           Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Dick Williamson Medical

                                        Centre, Gymnasium on basement level (follow the signs                                          from the hospital entrance at the coffee shop)

 

Cost:                             R600 per couple payable at first class. (This cost may vary                                      per year)

Medical aid:                   Some medical aids cover part or all of the amount.

                                        The couple is responsible to make payment and

                                        then claim it from their medical aid.

                                        The necessary proof of attendance and payment is

                                        supplied which can be submitted with the claim.

 

Size of class:                 8 - 10 couples – wonderful! This allows for plenty of personal                                        interaction, questions and involvement.

 

Format:                          Lecture, videos, relevant practical exercises. Plenty of

                                       opportunity for interaction to ask those burning questions!

What to bring:               a pen, basic notes are provided.

What to wear:                 dress comfortably, I will advise you in advance if

                                        you need to wear a tracksuit for one of the sessions.

 

Can you attend on your own?: If your partner will miss a session or two,

                                        you are welcome to bring a friend or relative or come on                                          your own.

 

Antenatal Course Content

 

Class 1:            Registration

Introduction

Minor complaints during pregnancy

Danger signs during pregnancy

Fears and expectations

The anatomy of birth

Signs of labour onset

 

Class 2:            Stages of labour

Medical interventions explained

Natural techniques which promote progress in labour

Aspects to avoid which make labour more difficult

Birth plans.

 

Class 3:            Pain Relief options during labour and post-delivery

Breathing techniques

Promoting natural birth

Natural methods for pain relief

Drugs available for pain relief

Role of birth partner.

 

Class 4:            Possible complications during birth

Caesarean sections, forceps and vacuum deliveries

Hospital routine after delivery

Getting back to normal after the birth

 

Class 5:            Preparation for breast feeding

Getting off to a good start

Advantages to mother and child

Common problems and how to solve them

 

Class 6:            Baby routine after delivery

Appearance at birth

What to expect in the first 6 weeks

                       Practical aspects of baby care: safety in the home and car, clinic                           visits, immunisations, sleep routines, etc

 

Enjoy your pregnancy and I look forward to meeting you!