In alignment with the mission, and vision of LAU Medical Center-Rizk Hospital nursing department, to provide patient and family centered care and excellence in the community, the maternity department announces the development of the Child Birth Education Program.
Child Birth Education Program, also called perinatal classes, offers the ideal opportunity to give you and your partner the knowledge and confidence to become new parents. Our program will help you understand the many changes that you may experience during pregnancy and prepare you for the arrival of your bundle of joy.
The program is Free of Charge and given by a professionally trained Midwife.
The program includes of six (6) sessions starting from the fourth month of pregnancy. The duration of each session is 90 minutes. A physiotherapist will provide the third session.
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1st Session |
Healthy Pregnancy |
Effects of pregnancy , coping with body changes Lifestyle / diet modifications Small introduction on the pregnancy anatomy |
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2nd Session |
Labor |
Onset of Labor, what to expect, what to do |
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3rd Session |
Protect your Back during/after Pregnancy |
Causes of back pain, preventive approaches regarding posture, joint alignment, flexibility, and muscle strength |
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4th Session |
The Delivery |
Pushing techniques, delivery of placenta, episiotomy, newborn’s 1st care upon delivery Cesarean delivery |
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5th Session |
Baby Care |
Breastfeeding + baby bath demonstration Tour of the delivery suite |
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6th Session |
Post-partum Care |
Uterine contractions, Lochia, Care of Episiotomy Contraception, emotional and psychological support
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Couples are welcomed!
How can you register?
Call: +961 1 200 800 Ext: 5250
Email: cbep@umcrh.com