It is the dream of every young couple to embrace a baby of their own and shower them with the love and warmth of parenthood. Ninewells conducts the “Great Moms & Great Dads” Antenatal Preparatory Programme to help you prepare for the delivery of your little one.
Our Great Moms & Great Dads programs are held in small groups every month in a relaxed and friendly environment, usually on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Our classes help you discover the world of your unborn baby. You will also be given advice on the diet the mother requires during her pregnancy, according to the nutritional requirements of both her and her little one.
New parents must learn quite a lot! From the baby’s way of communicating with the mother, to the other behavioral patterns of the newborn. Our programme enlightens you with these important facts of life at a pace that is both easy to follow and informative.
Mothers-to-be are not the only ones to learn about this new world awaiting them! Fathers-to-be should also educate themselves as to what to expect and how to care for their partner. Thus, at Great Moms & Great Dads programme, we educate both mummies and daddies on the normal physical changes during pregnancy and help prepare you both for the baby delivery.
Breastfeeding is a natural process, yet one must observe the proper technique for nursing an infant. Thus, our experts at the Ninewells Lactation Management Center are glad to enhance the bond between you and your baby while advising you on proper breastfeeding techniques at our Great Moms & Great Dads programme.
A pediatrician will also conduct a special lecture series to enhance your knowledge on baby care. Knowing how vital vision and hearing are for the development of the baby is of utmost importance. We will guide you as to what special audiology and vision check-ups are required to ensure the health of your little one. At the Ninewells ENT Unit and Eye Centre, we enlighten new parents regarding these matters and provide you with the high-tech medical equipment required to perform the necessary checkups.
To make your pregnancy an exciting journey, a pregnant mother ought to be free of stress, in order to help her brace herself for this journey. We will enlighten you on reflexology treatments during our Antenatal Preparatory Classes. Noteworthy to mention is our Mother’s Comfort Zone at Ninewells, where reflexology treatments are offered to relax pregnant mothers, even after admission to the hospital.
Realizing your individual needs as a pregnant mother, we conduct a separate session to prepare you for the impending baby delivery. This session is conducted by a highly qualified physiotherapist. Stretching exercises and breathing techniques are taught at this session which will help during labour.
Once you are registered at the Great Moms & Great Dads programme you and your spouse will absorb ample knowledge about your pregnancy and delivery. Meals and refreshments are provided to all participants.
Our online programme makes sure you do not miss out on any of these special sessions because of Covid 19 safety restrictions. We provide a comprehensive course online in parent crafting where you can asks experts who are conducting the session questions and clear your doubts while in the safety of your home.
For more inquiries on Ninewells Great Moms & Great Dads programme, feel free to reach us on 0710350248 or drop us an email at antenatal@ninewellshospital.lk