Baby Assist Antenatal Classes
Located at
Triba Wellness Centre
39-41 St Albans Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg


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The birth of your baby is an exciting time. Being well prepared for what lies ahead ensures that you and your partner will enter this time knowing that you have the knowledge to cope with all eventualities that surround the birth of your baby. The classes are presented by a registered midwife with further qualifications in the Intensive Care of the Newborn. As a parents myself I have the knowledge and a whole heap of practical experience that I would love to share with you.
Information Covered
We will not only cover the birth process and what to expect from such a wonderful experience, but will also cover a vast amount of practical advice and suggestions that will make the transformation from couple to family a rewarding experience.

Some of the subjects you can look forward to discussing are:

  1. The changes your body experiences during pregnancy.
  2. Videos and interactive discussions on Natural Birth as well as Caesarean Section delivery. I have endeavoured to create an environment where women feel comfortable to air their views regardless of what type of delivery they have choosen to have. Some of the topics discussed will be:
    • Use of relaxation techniques to ease the pain of labour.
    • Pain relief is available to be used if and when you need it.
    • How to ensure that the birth of your baby is a fulfilling experience.
    • How to ensure that your recovery from the birth is optimal.
  3. Sometimes however the scarier part about having a baby is taking that baby home. We will therefore spend time discussing the following topics:
    • Managing the first 6 weeks of your baby’s life with discussions on topics such as infant sleep, colic and how to manage crying.
    • Infant nutrition, including breast feeding (covered fully as part of the course) and bottle feeding.
    • On becoming a new Dad.
    • Hints on how to make bathing, travelling and other ventures easier.
Class Dates and Times
The Birth Preparation Classes are run over 2 consecutive Saturdays. Classes start at 08h30 and end at 15h30. Refreshments will be supplied. The starting dates for courses in 2009 are as follows:

  • 9th and 16th January 2010
  • 6th and 13th February 2010
  • 6th and 13th March 2010
  • 10th and 17th April 2010
  • 8th and 15th May 2010
  • 5th and 12th June 2010
  • 3rd and 10th July 2010
  • 31st July and 7th August 2010
  • 4th and 11th September 2010
  • 9th and 16th October 2010
  • 6th and 13th November 2010
  • 4th and 11th December 2010

Please review the above dates and select a course that best suits your needs, making sure that you leave enough time to complete a course well before your due date. It is suggested that you attend the course starting on the date closest to when you will be 28 weeks pregnant.

The Cost
The cost of the course is R1200 per couple for the full course.

Fees are payable at the commencement of the course and you will be issued with an invoice that will allow you to claim back a portion of the fee from those medical aids that will reimburse antenatal classes. Please feel free to discuss any payment problems you may have and where possible we will gladly accommodate you.

Postnatal support clinic

Following the birth of your baby you may find yourself needing ongoing support and information. This is where Baby Assist can offer you an oasis while you make the transition to parenthood. We will offer assistance with the following:

  1. Infant feeding support – whether you are breastfeeding or bottlefeeding
  2. A specialised colic clinic
  3. Assitance with infants with reflux
  4. Weekly discussions on topics such as:
    • Assisting infants to sleep well
    • Travelling with your newborn
    • Communicating with your baby
    • What to do when your baby is sick
    • Combining career and motherhood
    • Safety in and around the home
    • Milestones and stimulation
    • How to start solids
    • Baby massage
    • Discipline
    • And much, much more
Venue
The classes are run from the Triba Wellness Centre, 39-41 St Albans Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Signing up

Should you wish to attend the classes offered by Baby Assist
click here
to fill in and send an application form.

Should you have any further queries regarding the classes please Contact
Sr Wendy Pratt
on
072-462-7830


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