PRENATAL CLASSES – OBSTETRICAL PART

The first obstetrical session includes:
An introduction to the course, terminology of pregnancy and childbirth
physical and emotional changes during pregnancy
nutrition, diet and supplements, optimal weight gain
system of prenatal care in the Czech Republic
theory: three stages of labor: dilatation, pushing, placental stage
onset of labor and when to call your doctor / when to go to hospital (contractions, bleeding, rupture of membranes – ROM, PROM))
first, second and third stage of labor in practice (video)

during the break:
15 – 20 minutes: refreshments & PREGNANCY GYM

The second obstetrical session includes:
induction of labor, premature labor vs. postdatism (prolonged pregnancy)
labor positioning and pain relief (natural - physical methods, pethidine, epidural analgesia)
role of your partner or a chosen companion when things are in process
discussion of all types of delivery: forceps, ventoux, caesarean section,
caesarean section: elective/secondary (emergency) & indications for CS
analgetic/anestetic options during operative birth
future Daddy in the operating room: yes / no (or something inbetween)
recovery after vaginal birth and CS, ICU,stay, proper nutrition
early start of breastfeeding – a few tricks
how long to stay in hospital: discharge policies in the CR

during the break:
15 – 20 minutes: refreshments & PREGNANCY GYM

The third obstetrical session includes:
Obstetrical controversies
what is common in a Czech hospital vs. what is really necessary (enema, shaving), fetal monitoring (EFM) in pregnancy and during labor (discomfort versus benefit) arteficial rupture of membranes (AROM)
Practical considerations
home part of the labor: natural pain relief, positioning, water, warmth, gym ball, breathing and relaxation
and what about the Daddy at the very beginning?
Discussion – continued
Training of proper breathing and pushing techniques

COMPLETION OF THE OBSTETRICAL PART


PRENATAL CLASSES – PEDIATRIC PART

The first pediatric session includes:
the first minute of life – the baby in the delivery room (Apgar test, baby´s first feeding)
together in the hospital – rooming-in, first stool, umbilical stump care, weightloss, pacifier use, jaundice
premature babies
your newborn baby at home (bathing, burping, diapering, dressing, lifting and carrying)
vitamin supply & vaccination schedule

during the break:
15 – 20 minutes: refreshments & PREGNANCY GYM /BREATHING TRAINING

The second pediatric lesson includes:
feeding your baby – getting started
why to breast – feed
care for your breasts (breastmassage)
position, how to avoid pain and sore nipples
BREASTFEEDING TRAINING
weaning
back to work
bottlefeeding

During the break:
15 – 20 minutes: refreshments & PREGNANCY GYM / PUSHING TRAINING

The third pediatric session includes:
CARDIO-PULMONAL RESUSCITATION (CPR)
infant CPR – preparing for an emergency, practical guidelines
PEDIATRICAL CONTROVERSIES (FAQ)
Initial major weight loss : is supplementary feeding necessary
(other mother´s pasterized milk vs. formula)
treatment of the stem of the umbilical cord (cutting vs. leaving in site)
TBC vaccination
PKU, hypothyreosis test (metabolic screening)
Circumcision – pros & contras, practical guidelines

COMPLETION OF PRENATAL CLASSES

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