Class 1:
The Third Trimester & Breastfeeding
120 minutes
Approx 32 weeks
Every 1st Tuesday of the month3pm – 5pm
Physical changes in the third trimesterPreterm labourHDP (hypertensive disease of pregnancy) & oedema (swelling)Listeria/childhood illnessesBenefits of
Birth
Elective Caesarean Section
This class is specifically for women who are having an elective Caesarean Section, and will include education on the following:
Preparation for a caesarean sectionAnaesthetic, General, Epidural, SpinalPost operative routinePain reliefWound CareNewborn sleep patternsSIDs guidelinesNappy
Anaesthetics (Pain relief)
Dr Carole Lamond, anaesthetist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, will teach this class on what to expect from anaesthesia in obstetrics. This class is appropriate for anyone planning on using anaesthesia for their delivery or would simply like more information on the topic. The class will include