Childbirth school

Your rights during pregnancy, labour and postpartum. Physiology and concerning signs and symptoms in pregnancy- hygiene, nutrition, dressing, posture, sex.

Why does the newborn cry, what to buy and pack in the hospital bag, how to dress a newborn baby, diapers, cosmetics/products.

Bathtub, tammy tab- demonstration. How to carry, turn, change and swaddle a newborn baby- excercises.

Birth time- are you going into labour? Is it labour time?

Do you have to fear birth? Reaction to stress- tension- fear, role of breathing, good surrounding, activity, positive attitude, self-confidence and body work.

Natural and medicalised birth- time of birth, the influence of pharmacological agents, the sensations, obstetric turnovers, vertical positions. Which place to choose to give birth? Ranking of alternative places to give birth.

What is happening to a woman and her baby, what can surprise you, how to ease the pain and the role of your birthing partner.

What is happening, what can your partner do. Pushing- when and how to push? Perineal injuries- how to prepare for birth? Postnatal care of the newborn after the birth- skin to skin contact and Apgar Scale. The placenta and umbilical cord blood.

Relaxation, moving your hips, stretching and isometric exercises. Chest and abdominal breathing. A diaphragm- why is it useful?

Indications, it’s course, anesthesia. What are emergency indications? Early and late complications. Packing the hospital bag.

Postpartum- hygiene, dealing with problems, baby blues, family’s support. Documents- birth certificate, ,,becikowe”- financial help, maternity or paternity leave and occasional leave.

Why breastfeed, how often to breastfeed, breastfeeding techniques, physical and psychological conditions how the milk is made, how to know the baby is full, possible problems and breastfeeding aids.

Ways of dealing with birthing pain: natural, pharmacological, ZOO, TENS, analgesic massage. The power of voice. Breathing during the second stage of birth.

The day is coming! Meeting the baby- touching the abdomen, hearing the heartbeat, painting or a short movie. Look what power nature has given you. How to carry the baby in your arms, baby slings and carriers (demonstration and exercises).