Al Zahra - Preparation For Parenthood

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AL ZAHRA @ ch_aj_il De Hokey Lak Preparation for > Parenthood PRIVATE MOEPITAL DUBAT De Heabay Trach Parent Education Classes Parent Education classes are designed to prepare you for the time ‘approaching labour, the intra partum or labour itself and the postpartum phase. The classes are designed to cover the essential topics that generally arise, however we encourage you to ask any questions and inform the midwife of any areas that you would like further information on so that we can tailor the classes to your needs whether your a first time parent to be or a parent that wants to refresher. The classes will run over three weeks on a monthly basis allowing the fourth week to cover any areas you wish further information on or to practice positions optimal positions for latching baby, bathing baby ,serilising equipment or any other areas identified to prepare you for being new parents. ep Preparing for labour. Packing your bag, Fetal movements Optimat fetal positioning and how to rotate a baby in the back to back position. Signs of labour { show, waters breaking] Physiology of labour. when to come to hospital What you can do to manage at home in the early/ latent phase of labour. * Breastfeeding your baby + sterilising equipment * using the breast pump + Hand expressing * Engorgement * care of your perineum/ wound Emotions, baby blues S.1L0.S Co sleeping Trusting your instincts. Bathing your baby How to hold your baby for effective latching and attachment (bring a dott and a breast feeding pillow if possible) Vaccinations eonatal Screening Newborn Hearing Test Your baby's nappy what is normal Rooming in Visiting Times What if? Criteria for admission to nicu / * Stages of Labour, One Two and Three, Breathing and relaxation techniques Using the birthing ball, birthing stool to enable an active labour Pain relief in Labour. Birth Partners Induction of Labour Monitoring of you and your baby in Labour, Assisted deliveries Caesarean section What happens at delivery Skin to skin Importance of early breastfeeding Baby friendly. Syntocinon Vitamin K You decide what topics you would like to go over or practice feel free to make any ‘Suggestions its your time and the classes are designed to prepare you. AL ZAHRA Private wo: Parent Education Classes If you have any areas of concern that you wish to discuss please ring sally on 04 378 6666 Ext: 6024 Packing your bag Here are just a few suggestions of what you may want to bring to the hospital for your stay * Nightwear x 4 ae * Disposable pants 4 Maternity Pees 2 Proves * Underwear w ody its t 2 Sloporng a { & !0vabyprow/ steepeuits * Breastfeeding bras * Baby wipes / cotton wool © Breast pads «Nappies * Stare © Nappy sacks ae lteoecaeh toothpaste ‘+ Olive oil for baby's skin * Moisturiser Pr EP cost creo o NIPPLE CREAM - AL ZAHRA (if) cly_aj_l PRIVATE MOIPITAL DUBAI i att ge ey) frition and general state of health. In early pregnancy fatigue is phal changes and major physiological adjustments. Deily exercise to stimulate mind and body. Morning Sicknasg Is due primarily levels of estrogen and human chorionic gonadotropin. Many ‘meals and nearly continuous eating, particularly high protein er remedies include crackers or plain yoghurt upon arising and ginger may also ther possible explanation for morning sickness is low blood Sugar levels, pri fasting during sleep. Constipation May be caused b ed as pelvic sensitivity and vague pain when walking, they lower abdominal area/pelvis are caused by stretching of uterus as they adjust to its increasing sizegnd weight. 22 weeks gestation due to a hormone Khowws 2s relaxin x and stretch to accommodate growing uterus,

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