~2nd Antenatal Class~
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Venue : @ AMK Hub
Time : 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Topic : Pain Relief
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yup, went for our 2nd class last Saturday..and the topic is PAIN RELIEF !!
we were shown a video on the various types of pain relief in labour (e.g. entonox, Pethidine, epidural and etc). Was kinda scared when i saw those mommies in pain. mmm..dunno how can i cope with the labour pain..am still thinking of going natural (w/o epidural..whoaa..) mmm..realli praying hard for the courage & strength to face the PAIN manz!!!
Next up, we were taught the pelvic floor exercise and breathing techniques, while daddies-to-be were taught how to massage their wife when she is in labour. hopefully dar will still remember how to do it on THAT day!
(what i love about Mrs Wong is her constant reminder to the hubbies of the importance of their role thru-out this whole preggie stage..plus the massage that she taught the hubbies..i like it !! realli felt more comfortable..must get dar to practise every day..heee)
mmmm, also need to constantly remind myself to do the pelvic floor exercise, as it helps to prepare mother’s body for delivery and have an easier birth.
Lastly, we were taught the proper breathing techniques during the early, active & transition stage of labour. Also covered the breathing relaxation (somewhat like yoga)..to relax and focus on a beautiful scenary etc etc...mmm..perhaps by then..will be in such a FRENZY & PANIC mode.. or perhaps..."lost in space"..heeee...
oh yah..and most imptly, she reminded all the hubbies to have the gynae / hospital # saved in their mobile (so that they can start contacting when their wives are having contractions..going to labour)..for me...i was soo KS, last month, i've oredi made Dar keyed in all the tel no. in his mobile & even wrote down the no. on a piece of paper (in case his hp low batt..oppss..) numbers on the list include : gynae's mobile , clinic no. , confinement lady (so that she can get ready), massage lady, my parents, etc....mmmm...not sure if i miss out anyone..heee