ANTENATAL CLASSES

Class 1

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 Anatomy Overview
Female Pelvis
Coccyx
Pubic Bone
Pubic Arch
Pelvic floor muscles
 Uterus
Relation to intestines
Relation to bladder
Placenta
Detachment
Maternal side
Foetal side
Umbilical cord
 Amniotic Fluid
Colour
Smell
Too little (Oligohydramnios)
Too much (Polyhydramnios)
 Doctor’s visits
Sonar
Blood Flow to placenta
Growth of baby
Heart rate
Amniotic fluid levels
Cervical length
 Doctor’s visit
Blood Pressure
Urine (PIH, UTI, Gestational Diabetes)
Weight
➢ Normal weight distribution
➢ Too little weight gain
➢ Too much weight gain
 Pregnancy Niggles
28 Weeks plus
Nose Bleeds
Stretch marks
Swollen and bleeding gums
Piles
Headaches
Backache
 Pregnancy Niggles (cont.)
Bloating and constipation
Leg cramps
Feeling hot
Dizziness
Swollen hands and feet
Urinary tract infections
Vaginal infections
Mask of pregnancy “Chloasma”
 Pregnancy Niggles (cont.)
Round ligament pains
 Pregnancy Niggles (cont.)
Sleeping problems
 Pregnancy Niggles (cont.)
Greasier spotty skin
Thicker hair
Return of earlier symptoms:
Mood swings
Nausea
Sore and leaky breasts
Vaginal discharge
Urine leackage
 Pelvic Floor exercises
Tighten and lift
Hold your “Pee” mid stream
Squeeze your bottom
Squeeze as if to stop flow of “pee”
Squeeze as if to grip a tampon

Find a time to exercise

 !WARNING SIGNS!
Vaginal Bleeding
Placenta Praevia
Placenta Abruptio
Premature labour

Abdominal Pain
Placenta Abruptio
Premature labour contractions
 !!WARNING
Warning Signs !!
SIGNS
Clear Fluid discharge from Vagina
Urinary tract infection
Premature rupture of membranes

Burning / Itching / Offensive vaginal discharge

Thrush
Vaginal infection (Bacteria)
 !!WARNING
Warning Signs !!
SIGNS
Dizziness, Light-headedness
Pre-eclampsia

Fever / Persistent nausea or vomiting

Infection

Swelling hands / feet / face

Persistent headache
Blurred vision / spots before eyes
Pre- Eclampsia
 !!WARNING
Warning Signs !!
SIGNS
Reduction in foetal activity / Abnormal
increase in foetal activity
Foetal distress
 What to buy for baby?
Nursery
Crib
Mattress
Mattress protectors (2)
Sheets (2)
Changing table ?
Nursing chair ?
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Baby Gear
Car seat
Car seat cover?
Car seat mirror
Stroller
Diaper bag
Baby Carrier
Activity mat
Baby seat?
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Bath / Hygiene
Baby bath tub
Hooded towels (3)
Wash cloths (3) ?
Baby soap / lotion
Humidifier?
Thermometer
Nasal aspirator
Normal saline nose drops
Pacifiers?
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Diapering
Changing mattress
Changing mattress covers (2)
Linen savers
Nappy Bin and refills
Baby wipes
Bum cream
Surgical spirits
Cotton balls
Ear buds
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Nursing / feeding
Breast pump
Milk storage bags
Nursing pillow?
Nursing cover
Baby bottles
Bottle warmer
Burp cloths (8)
Bibs
Formula
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Sleeping
Baby monitor
Swaddling blankets
Breathing monitor
 What
Whattotobuy forbaby?
buy for baby
Clothing
Onesies
Vests
Socks
Blankets
Hats
 What to pack for hospital?
For mom:
Toiletries
Maternity pads
Breast pads
Nipple cream
Linen savers
Comfortable clothes
 What
Whattotopack
pack for hospital
for hospital?
For baby:
Baby wipes
Aqueous cream
Nappies
Cotton wool
Surgical spirits
Barrier cream
Dummy and dummy container
Baby clothes for every day
Normal saline nose drops
Own bottles
Own formula
Baby blankets
 What
Whattotopack
pack for hospital
for hospital?
Registration of birth with HOME AFFAIRS
Copy of parents ID
Black pen to complete the forms
Copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)