Antenatal class starts tonight
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Topic: Antenatal class starts tonight
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Subject: Antenatal class starts tonight
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 1:54pm
and I have no idea what to expect, what do they normally talk about on the first week? Jax has already told me they show the dreaded birth vids at the second class 
Any info would be appreciated so that I can prepare myself and my hubby  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 2:16pm
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I must admit I'm pretty curious too!
Good luck tonight...hope it all goes well, you learn lots and make lots of new friends!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 2:42pm
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In our first class held at Waitakere Hospital we got slit up into groups, introduced ourselves, discussed what we wanted to learn about, what our fears were (giving birth, complications, challenges) and what we are looking forward too (seeing baby for the first time, no more mood swings)just some examples. Then we had to report back to the whole class, most groups had the same thoughts and then we watched the good old birthing video and i must say, for first time mother's it is quite disturbing....(scary)
Second class was a tour of the hospital birthing units and quiz on how much we actually know about pregnancy. Third class was about giving birth through all the stages with no complications and streches to help get baby into the right position and get you ready for birth. That's all we've covered so far, but you get alot of handouts to read. So i've just put everything into a clear folder so i can refer back to it if i have too. It's fun and you meet couples due around the same time as you and you'll most likely be in hospital around the same time, so it's all good. -------------  
Lycan and Peyton = Moon and back!! |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 3:45pm
Thanks heaps for that Deez! We're having baby at Waitakere but our antenatal classes are through Birth Matters (next to hosp) probably the same crowd. and now to think of the things I'm scared about... thank goodness the class is 2 hours long  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: ErinC
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 4:33pm
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Deez, yours sound heaps better than the one Im going to. On the first night we did nutrition - which i thought was a bit late considering we were all around 30 weeks, and what position the baby may be in. The next two weeks was birth and pain relef (with the video). For the next couple of weeks its post natal. We dont even do a hospital tour. ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
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Posted By: bekkie
Date Posted: 03 May 2006 at 6:32pm
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Hiya we doing our classes through Plunket, they seem quite good, this is the lay out they posted out:
Night 1: Getting to know eachother Pelvis anatomy and movement Optimal postitioning for baby chooseing a LMC/Birth pland and options Nutrition and Exercise Changes due to pregnancy Car seat saftey Night2: How labor starts What to take to the hospital Role of support people Informed consent Birth Video Night3: Warning signs in pregnancy coping with pain naturally-massage,water, positions etc. medical pain relief water birth video Night 4: Visit to the Waikato Hospital Return to Plunket rooms Medical Interventions Unexpected outcomes Night 5: Postnatal depression Pelvic floor exercises Breastfeeding:Anatomy and physology, positioning, overcoming early problems Nappy folding Early parenting plan Night 6: Baby bathing Settling a new baby Community support Making baby's bed/SIDS Parenting issues:Immunisation,Vitamin K Weel child health care well thats our out lay with plunket :) |
Posted By: kellverona
Date Posted: 04 May 2006 at 8:09am
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Hey Toni_akl how did your antenatel classes go???
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 04 May 2006 at 8:29am
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Morning ladies,
Class went really well. It was great to FINALLY meet other preggy girls and their partners. We learnt heaps, we thought we were pretty clued up on everything but turns out we missed the "details" like I knew what I couldn't eat/do but couldn't remember the exact medical reasons why  ahh well I still think I got the important bits drilled into my brain!
The lady who runs the class is lovely, great sense of humour! Put everyone at ease straight away
Here is the layout of our 6 week class with Birth Matters in West Auckland: Week #1 Get to know eachother Your expectations for the course Your LMC and care plan Pregnancy Screening Nutrition and healthy lifestyles Labour signs Warning signs Labour overview Week #2 Relaxation Massage (I can't wait for this bit!  )
Labour - 1st stage & it's variations Mechanics of birth Optimal foetal positioning Pregnancy discomforts Week #3 Birth video Labour positions Birth - 2nd stage & it's variations 3rd stage & it's variations Stretching Pelvic floor Week #4 Birth places Caesarean birth Why experience labour (INDEED! )
Support measures Support team Drugs in labour Birth wish list (She doesn't like the word "Plan") Week #5 Unexpected outcomes Vitamin K deficiency bleeding Vaccinations Breastfeeding Week #6 The fourth trimester - when baby has arrived New parents "show & tell" Some of the items we covered last night about “what to ask your Midwife BEFORE you sign up was a bit of time wasted I think – What can you do about it at 30 weeks?!!? Not many midwives would take you on at this late stage and besides if you haven’t already sorted out if you are happy with your midwife and if he/she is any good by now then HELLOOOOOO!!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 04 May 2006 at 8:39am
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See told you nothing to worry about...it's all good..
Since your having baby at Waitakere we might be there around the same time. -------------
Lycan and Peyton = Moon and back!! |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 04 May 2006 at 8:43am
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Might see ya there then - We'll do lunch LOL ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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