Prenatal Class

Compact class

Meeting point: Reception Main Hall Building A, Am Klinikum 1, 07747 Jena

Due to the growing number of international families in Jena expecting a baby we are now offering prenatal classes in English.
We would like to invite you to participate in this class, in order to help you prepare for the birth itself and the new life with your baby, to find answers to the questions and concerns you might have, and also to give you the opportunity to get to know other new parents.

To register, please use the registration form, which also includes all currently available dates. The classes will take place at two consecutive weekends, friday evening and saturday.

Contents of the class:

Pregnancy

physical and non-physical changes during pregnancy
troubles and discomforts caused by pregnancy
preparations for the birth

Birth

beginn of birth: how to know when to go to hospital
individual fears and concerns about the birth
normal birth and clinic routine
the role of the partner at the birth: how to be helpful
birthing positions
how to cope with labour: pain relief
complications during birth / c-section

Childbed

meaning of childbed (the weeks after birth)
physical and emotional changes in childbed
problems / complications in childbed

Breastfeeding

How does it work? Background information
Practical questions: how often, how long, enough milk?
Feeding techniques and positions
nutrition
problems / complications
alternatives to breastfeeding

The newborn

health: screenings, check-ups, immunisations
nutrition & weight
body care: clothing, nappy changing, washing/bathing,
skin/hair/nails
sleeping: sleep-enviroment, rhythm, SIDS, co-sleeping
crying: colics versus sensory overload, calming techniques
carrying: babys needs, carrying devices, swaddling

Practical exercises

breathing techniques, relaxation, birth positions,
practical and partnered exercises

The costs for the class are taken over by regular health insurances, private insurances may have individual regulations. The insurance only pays for actually attended units, missed units might have to be charged privately.

Attending Partners will be charged privately 50 €, the fee is negotiable for familys with low income.

We look forward to seeing you there