
Preparation is the key that helps you approach any event with greater confidence, and childbirth and parenthood are no different. At Ankura Hospital, our specialists provide the right guidance, preparation, and counselling such that childbirth can be an event to look forward to rather than be approached in fear and anxiety. This helps cope with the changes of pregnancy, the do’s & don’ts, right eating habits and suggested exercises.
An experienced team of obstetricians, anaesthetists, paediatricians, midwives, nutritionists, and physiotherapists – help prepare both the mother & the father for the upcoming childbirth and parenting phase of their lives.
Childbirth classes typically consist of the gestational classes, labour preparation classes and post-natal care & breastfeeding classes. Each of this guide the mothers/parents with the respective stage of their pregnancy. Helping them anticipate the changes to come and embrace each of the phases with confidence.
Childbirth classes help parents prepare better for the arrival of the baby as well as prepare themselves to be good, informed parents. Often, especially the first-time parents, have a lot of anxiety associated with the arrival of the baby and undergoing childbirth preparation classes aids dispel such anxiety and any associated misconception.
Breastfeeding is a vital component of motherhood that is of vital importance to both the baby and the mother. Breastfeeding classes focus both on the functional as well as the emotional aspect of breastfeeding, while helping mothers overcome any inhibitions and challenges. The classes cover aspects related to the importance of breastfeeding, nutrition for the mother during breastfeeding and the techniques associated with breastfeeding.
Following the onset of pregnancy, you can attend any relevant childbirth class as suggested by your gynaecologist You can speak to your gynaecologist to understand what kind of preparation is required and suitably undergo the classes.
It is definitely recommended because parenting involves both the father and mother. It helps to know what your spouse is undergoing and how you as a parent must prepare for the arrival of the baby. Several fathers even opt to undergo the labour preparatory classes with their spouses for giving them emotional support and to be part of the entire parenthood process.
Birthing classes do not attempt to reduce the pain but help women better understand and withstand it. It helps them take control of the childbirth processes. They are also given information on the availability of pain-relief and postpartum factor.
Childbirth Preparation