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May 30, 2022

Pregnancy is often an exciting and joyful time for expecting mothers, but sometimes it can also get anxious, especially for first-time moms. With the proper guidance, education and support, you can reduce those anxieties and fears. 

 

You also get to meet groups of mothers and parents who, like you, are expecting a baby — making you connect with other mothers and get to share your experiences together. 

 

Here is why you should take prenatal classes before giving birth!

 

What are prenatal classes?

 

Prenatal classes or childbirth classes are courses that can help you be informed about delivering your baby, healthy pregnancy, understanding labor and delivery, breastfeeding, postpartum care and anything you need to know before and after giving birth. Most people say going to these classes helps them feel more confident and at ease as birth approaches.

 

Benefits of Prenatal Classes

 

You become more confident

 

Prenatal classes or prenatal education can reduce the fear and anxiety for mothers before giving birth. You get to learn about how to take care of yourself and your child while preparing to give birth. Increased knowledge and skills can help you prepare and have a better outcome. 

 

You learn more about pregnancy and prenatal care

 

Prenatal classes cover more than just labor and giving birth: it also teaches you about your body and how it will change as your pregnancy progresses. You also get to properly learn how to take care of yourself and your baby during your pregnancy and even after you give birth!

 

 

Understand the stages of labor

 

Feeling anxious because of childbirth is normal for every expecting mother. But if you understand what is to happen during labor, it may reduce the anxiety and fear you are feeling. In a prenatal education course, you get to learn and understand the stages of labor so you’ll know what to expect. This helps you to familiarize yourself with early labor, active labor, birth and delivery of the placenta. 

 

Figure Out Your Birth Preferences

 

An enormous benefit of taking prenatal classes is learning about the different aspects of labor and delivery, giving you a complete picture of all the ways things can be done. This helps you decide on what will work for you and figure out your birth preference, which is often called a birth plan. 

 

Get a Head Start on Postpartum and Newborn Care

 

Prenatal classes not only focus on what happens leading up to and during delivery but also help you understand and learn more about things that happen after. You get to learn about postpartum care and newborn care like lactation, breastfeeding and other important matters you might need after giving birth.

 

Prenatal classes in the Philippines

 

Searching for the classes here in the Philippines? Here are some you can attend:

 

The Parenting Emporium:

 

Described on their website as a parenting community that provides various professional consultations, educational lectures, seminars, classes and workshops that help mothers. Founded by Maricel and Beng Feliciano, The Parenting Emporium offers classes like When Your Baby Arrives, Cloth Diapering 101, Breastfeeding Group Consultation and more! 

 

Learn more about them: https://theparentingemporium.com/ 

 

Prepared Childbirth Classes:

 

Facilitated by Chiqui Brosas – Hahn, a childbirth educator and certified doula, the Prepared Childbirth Classes are available all year round! 

 

Learn more about them: http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/ 

 

Conscious Birth Manila

 

A certified doula, Irina Otmakhova, offers services and classes on basics of childbirth preparation, optimal fetal positioning techniques, and the hypnobirthing method. Conscious Birth Manila also provides postpartum care services! 

 

Learn more about them: https://www.consciousbirthmanila.com/contact.html

 

 

Breastfeeding Philippines

 

Managed by the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Breastfeeding Philippines offers prepared childbirth packages that cover birthing, breastfeeding, and beyond. 

 

Learn more about them: http://www.breastfeedingphilippines.com/ 

 

The Birth Basics Workshop:

 

Designed to empower pregnant couples for birth and parenthood, The Birth Basics Workshop is a one-day childbirth preparation class facilitated by Betty Lugay-San Luis who is a certified doula and professional labor coach together with her husband Manny R. San Luis, a professional trainer. 

 

Learn more about them: https://www.birthingisablessing.ph/ 

 

Your baby’s arrival can get exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Prenatal classes help you prepare and give you the confidence you need before delivering your child!

 

It is better to be prepared for their arrival than to be sorry! 

 

You got this, Mommies!

 

Sources: babyandbreakfast.ph, pregnancybirthbaby.org, tp4w.com, utswmed.org, pregnancyinfo.ca, freepik.com