Now the excitement begins. You can celebrate your pregnancy and begin educating yourself in the months leading up to the birth of your little miracle.
Here are some useful tips:
- Make an appointment with your doctor. Discuss any health issues with your doctor, including current medication and any chronic health condition you may suffer from.
- Share the news: It is usual to share the news when you're about 12 weeks pregnant, generally after your first ultrasound scan.
- Ensure you have a support structure: You will have lots of questions, so ask the experts.
- Join Mediclinic Baby: This exclusive programme is available for all parents whose babies are born at a Mediclinic hospital. It has been designed to educate and support parents-to-be and parents of newborn babies as they enter this exciting new chapter of their lives.
- Learn about pregnancy: As your body grows, so should your knowledge.
- Join Mediclinic's antenatal classes to learn about pregnancy, birth and parenting.
- Conventional course: One evening per week over a 4- to 6-week period
- Condensed Saturday class: Full day
- Mediclinic Baby antenatal weekends: Combine a comprehensive course with a luxury weekend break.
Topics such as the following are covered:
- Childbirth options
- Pain relief
- General baby care
- Breastfeeding
During Pregnancy Education Week in February, Mediclinic Baby presents free information sessions to enlighten and inspire moms- and dads-to-be. Contact the Mediclinic hospital near you for dates and times.
For more information on Mediclinic baby:
Tel: 021 943 6053
Website: http://www.mediclinic.co.za/mediclinicbaby/Pages/default.aspx
