What Are Antenatal Classes? Are They Helpful For Pregnant Women?

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From the time of conceiving to the time of
delivery, you might have to face many
bitter-sweet challenges, during your
pregnancy. You might also have fears and doubts,
based on which, you might you ask many questions
like, Will the spinal epidural be painful? or
How shall I pick up my baby?   So, apart from
getting advice from the experienced elders in
your family and some of your experienced friends,
there are Antenatal or Prenatal classes, which
might help you in this scenario. But What Are
Antenatal Classes?  Antenatal or Prenatal
Classes, are basically pregnancy-friendly
workshops, which are either conducted around your
neighbourhood or in the hospital, where you would
deliver your baby. These classes are also
conducted online, thus aiming  to prepare you and
your partner to help you pass through a healthy
pregnancy, teach you the breathing techniques
while youre on  labour and  show you the ways of
childbirth.
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• What Topics Do Antenatal Classes Cover?
• Antenatal Classes cover wide-ranging contents.
  However, they mostly focus on
• Taking care of yourself, while youre pregnant
  and this might include  the nutrient-rich
  pregnancy-diet
• Learning the breathing techniques, while youre
  on labour
• Learning the techniques to relax, during your
  pregnancy, by including yogasanas, meditation and
  daily physical activities in your pregnancy
  routine
• Following natural remedies to deal with some of
  the pregnancy discomforts like pain, acidity,
  swelling and so on and so forth
• Listening to music and reading to the baby coiled
  inside the womb and establish a bond with the
  unborn baby
• Learning to nurture the relationship with your
  partner, during this nine-months journey
• Participating in interactive sessions, sharing
  your problems in the class and getting
  counselled, thus preparing yourself in every
  possible way during this phase and till such time
  that youve delivered your baby.
• Learning how to breastfeed your baby,
  after-birth. Additionally, learn the benefits of
  breastfeeding 
• Learning the baby massaging techniques
• Knowing how to change the babys diaper and
  swadde your baby

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What Are The Benefits of Antenatal Classes?

• So, now that you know the table of contents in
  the antenatal classes, join the one near you now
  as 
• You will get trained and experienced nurses, who
  specialise in pregnancy and childbirth education
• You will get to know all about the birthing
  options, and understand their merits and demerits

• You will be able to recognise the signs and
  stages of labour
• Both you and your partner will gain more
  confidence knowing what to expect during
  pregnancy, how to deal with the pregnancy
  challenges and discomforts as well as the way to
  manage labour 
• Your partner will also learn to influence you
  positively, during this juncture
• Also, there are some pre-natal classes where you
  will be briefed with the idea to include new-born
  cord blood banking in your birth plan

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To Conclude So, hit the classes as soon as you
enter the third trimester, especially, when the
baby is 8 to 10 weeks due.  Or you can also call
up in this toll free no 1800 121 6200  or 91
98301 66200, to sign up for the antenatal classes
of Cordlife absolutely free. You can also mail
us at info_at_cordlifeindia.com
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