{"id":112633,"date":"2016-02-05T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/112633\/why-childbirth-education-classes-are-important\/"},"modified":"2016-02-05T15:05:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-05T13:05:01","slug":"why-childbirth-education-classes-are-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2016\/02\/05\/why-childbirth-education-classes-are-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why childbirth education classes are important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The theme of this year\u2019s Pregnancy Education Week (February 13 to 21) is \u2018Date and way of birth \u2013 what would baby choose?\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The theme highlights how childbirth education enables you to make informed choices about what\u2019s best for you and your baby.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>During Pregnancy Education Week, childbirth educators, Bio-Oil and hospitals around the country are teaming up to offer various talks and pregnancy-related activities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChildbirth education makes a visible difference,\u201d said Germiston-based Lynne Bluff, the national coordinator for the Childbirth Educators Professional Forum.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cYou can tell during the birth whether or not parents have been to classes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are more knowledgeable, less anxious and more relaxed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Six good reasons to attend childbirth education classes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Expertise \u2013 teachers are experienced nursing sisters and midwives who have chosen to specialise in childbirth education because they passionately believe in it.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Knowledge \u2013 you learn about all the childbirth options available to you, and the pros and cons of each.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Tools \u2013 you\u2019ll be given practical tips and techniques, such as breathing, relaxation, positions, massage and visualisation that can help you have an easier birth.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Confidence \u2013 you and your partner will feel more confident knowing what to expect and how to manage it.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Be prepared \u2013 you\u2019ll be taught about all aspects of pregnancy and birth, from stretch marks to caring for your newborn.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Connections \u2013 you\u2019ll meet other expectant parents from your area where lifelong friendships can be formed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cWe strongly recommend childbirth education,\u201d said Lauren Macnab of Bio-Oil, the official partner for Pregnancy Education Week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt allows parents to make informed choices and gives expectant parents invaluable confidence and reassurance.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' 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