The preparation for childbirth

The preparation for childbirth

Although not essential, but very useful: yes! ! !
Today the vast majority of maternity offers preparation courses for mothers at delivery and birth. 8 sessions are fully reimbursed by Social Security, so why not treat yourself to?
These courses are usually given by a midwife or doctor (rarer). they can make from the beginning of the 6th month and allow both secure about an event that makes you scared, and become familiar with the atmosphere which your baby develops.

These courses are highly recommended for women who are expecting their first child and who simply lack experience, or those whose previous birth does not go well.
For women in gainful employment, know that during the evening there.
Mom learns how going childbirth and learn to recognize the signs that precede it.
Then, the preparation comprises a series of physical exercises: how to breathe during childbirth, how to relax between contractions, how and when he must push etc ..
Often these meetings are supplemented by testimonials from moms, doctors.
Your companion (with rare exceptions) can come participate with you in at least one session :: one where they teach you to grow (which is handy if it wishes to attend the birth).
I also want to say that I particularly recommend the presence of fathers in some courses because they are more fearful and ignorant moms! !
One of the great advantages of these courses is that we practice very often are a "group dynamics", which allows moms to exchange stories and experiences (many stitches are to be expected).
Generally, a tour of the maternity is offered, allowing to become familiar with the place in which you will spend a few days, and look closely at the different devices in the delivery room.

Finally, all will be explained on the care of your baby: its food, its exchange up to his minor injuries.
Note on a small notebook, all the questions that run through your head and place them at the appropriate time, the midwife.

Choose courses that take place in your pregnancy and not in another because they allow you to familiarize yourself with staff, patients and locations.

Other types of preparations are available: yoga or swimming in preparation. However, I think they can not completely replace those proposed by motherhood, but are good additions.