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Childbirth Education Course
About the course
Being a first-time parent is a transformative experience, and we want to be with you on this magical, yet possibly nerve-wrecking journey.
Let us guide you through this new phase of life with Thomson Parentcraft’s comprehensive Antenatal/ Prenatal Course, which will give you the necessary skills and knowledge you need to have to welcome your little one.
Limited Time Sign Up Offer: Sign up between 1-30 November 2024 and receive a Baa Baa Sheepz Baby Essentials Set* worth $56!
*Set consists of Baby Cap, Mittens, Booties and Redemption Voucher for Baa Baa Sheepz Small Buddy.
What will you learn?
• Breastfeeding: Get comprehensive guidance on breastfeeding. This includes how to carry and latch your baby to ensure she/he is sucking well.
• Alternative Feeding Methods: Learn how to feed your baby using a syringe and cups.
• Baby Care: Learn how to care for baby – We will cover key topics from bathing, swaddling to diaper changing. You’d also learn how to burp baby, and how to handle emergencies such as choking.
• Labour and Pain Relief: Understand the process of labour, and learn about various pain relief methods.
• Exercise: Learn light floor exercises that are appropriate during pregnancy and beneficial even for the postnatal period.
• Role of the Husband: Husbands will learn how to care for and support their partners, such as learning simple massage techniques to ease muscle aches/ cramps which are common in pregnancy, in addition to learning how partners can provide emotional support to mothers during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery.
Course Format
We have curated a 3-part course for a well-rounded learning experience for parents-to-be:
(1) Theory Class (4 hours)
Theory Class is conducted live by our experienced Lactation Consultant via Zoom on a monthly basis. Classes are held on the first Saturday of the month, from 9am-1pm.
You’re welcome to attend this monthly class multiple times to revisit topics taught, or to ask any questions through our Live session. Topics covered include pregnancy, labour, pain relief, and breastfeeding.
(2) Practical Class (3 Hours)
We recognise the importance of parents-to-be to master the right breastfeeding techniques and also the skills to care for their newborns.
Our Practical Classes are conducted in small class sizes of 3-10 couples to ensure that our trainers have sufficient time to coach each couple individually. To simulate the actual care of baby, each couple will have a baby doll to practice.
The Practical Class is a 3-hour physical session. It will cover:
- Labour, Pain Relief and Light floor exercises;
- Breastfeeding and Alternative feeding methods;
- Baby Bath, Baby Care including how to handle baby choking.
You will receive a free Learning Kit worth $80 to be used in the Practical Class. This includes a baby playmat for exercises, baby swaddle, baby vest, mitten, diaper and baby wipes.
Location of Physical Class: 1 Thomson Road, Balestier Hill Shopping Centre #01-348 Singapore 300001.
(3) E-Learning Portal
As part of our continuing endeavour to bring the best education to parents, we have designed an E-Learning portal for your use.
You can find many useful resources, such as baby care videos by Thomson Paediatricians, confinement care videos by Thomson TCM Physician, course notes, Q&A, schedule and links of the Theory Class (Zoom).
