Preparing for Motherhood

Dear parents-to-be

Welcome to our Prenatal Class programme. It is our desire to share with you, all you need to know about safe motherhood. We shall guide you through your pregnancy to delivery and care of your baby.

Our course is conducted by our Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Paediatrician, Anaesthesiologist, Dietition, Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist & Health Educator.

First time mothers are encouraged to attend.

Course Objectives:

• To let mother & husband be aware of her/his wife's changes during pregnancy.
• To know the development of their baby in her womb.
• To understand her nutritional needs.
• To enable her/him to take care of herself/his wife during pregnancy and postnatal period.
• To prepare the mother for labour & delivery.
• To educate the parents on the benefits of breastfeeding & care of their newborn baby.

Class Schedule of Year 2012

Dates:

Class	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Class 1	19-02-2012	20-02-2012	21-02-2012	26-02-2012
Class 2	13-05-2012	14-05-2012	15-05-2012	20-05-2012
Class 3	12-08-2012	13-08-2012	14-08-2012	16-08-2012
Class 4	04-11-2012	05-11-2012	06-11-2012	11-11-2012

* Dates subject to change. Call 04-2227388 for confirmation

Time:

10:00am - 2:00pm (1st Sun)
7:45pm - 9:45pm (Mon, Tue, Thu)
3:00pm - 5:00pm (2nd Sun)

Venue:

Auditorium, Level 2, Adventist Specialist Complex

Fee:

RM125 per couple

Contact:

Tel	: (604) 222 7388
Email	: healtheducation@pah.com.my

Prenatal Class Topics

Day 1 (Sunday)

• Nutrients Required For Mother & Baby
• Healthy Postnatal Diet
• Breastfeeding Benefits & Technique
• Baby Bath Demonstration
• Tour of Maternity Ward

Day 2 (Monday)

• Prenatal Care
• Development of the Baby
• Screening for Foetal Abnormalities
• Changes During Pregnancy
• Complications During Pregnancy
• Labour and Delivery

Day 3 (Tuesday)

• Pain Relief in Labour
• Video Show on Epidural Analgesia During Labour
• Care of Baby at Birth
• Immunization & Minor Problems During Infancy

Day 4 (Thursday or Sunday)

• Prenatal & Relaxation Exercises
• Breathing Techniques in Labour
• Aquatic Exercise (Overview)

* Sequence of topics may be different due to availability of speakers