Prenatal Class
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 2010
Dates:
| Class | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
| Class 1 | 21.3.10 (Sun) | 22.3.10 (Mon) | 23.3.10 (Tue) | 24.3.10 (Wed) |
| Class 2 | 20.6.10 (Sun) | 21.6.10 (Mon) | 22.6.10 (Tue) | 23.6.10 (Wed) |
| Class 3 | 12.9.10 (Sun) | 13.9.10 (Mon) | 14.9.10 (Tue) | 15.9.10 (Wed) |
| Class 4 | 21.11.10 (Sun) | 22.11.10 (Mon) | 23.11.10 (Tue) | 24.11.10 (Wed) |
* Schedule subject to change, for confirmation, please contact 04-222 7388
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm (Sunday)
7:45pm - 9:45pm (Monday-Wednesday)
Vanue:
Auditorium, College of Nursing, Penang Adventist Hospital
Fee:
RM125 per couple
Contact:
| Tel | : (604) 222 7388 |
| : 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)
- Prenatal & Relaxation Exercises
- Breathing Techniques in Labour
- Baby Massage (Overview)
Day 4 (Wednesday)
- Care of Baby at Birth
- Immunization & Minor Problems During Infancy
- Pain Relief in Labour
- Video Show on Epidural Analgesia During Labour