ماذا تتعلم في دروس ما قبل الولادة وما هي الفوائد؟

ما هي دروس ما قبل الولادة؟

"Antenatal courses are for groups of expectant parents who usually attend during their third trimester," says Val Willcox, practice manager at the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). The third trimester begins around week 28 of الحمل and lasts until you give birth, which is often around week 40 of pregnancy.

She says: "Where possible, the parents attending live in the same area and will be expecting their baby or babies at a similar time."

عادةً ما يتم تقسيم دورات ما قبل الولادة إلى عدة فصول على مدى أسابيع، أو على مدار شهر واحد. تُعقد فصول ما قبل الولادة عادةً مرة واحدة في الأسبوع وتستمر لمدة ساعتين. ومع ذلك، قد تكون هناك فصول إضافية لتغطية مواضيع تحتوي على الكثير من المعلومات، مثل التغذية. عادةً ما يمكن لكلا الوالدين حضور فصول ما قبل الولادة، ويتم تشجيع الشركاء على الانضمام. قد تقدم بعض المناطق فصولًا للوالدين العازبين أو فصولًا بلغات مختلفة.

Often, antenatal classes cover what happens in الولادة and delivery, and the different interventions that can be used. This helps النساء الحوامل feel prepared and ensure they are able to make informed decisions. Antenatal classes may also include how to make a خطة الولادة ,، تقنيات للتعامل مع المخاض، ومعلومات عن تخفيف الألم. سيتمكن الآباء المستقبليون أيضًا من طرح الأسئلة على قائد الفصل، والتحدث عن خططهم، والتعبير عن أي مخاوف قد تكون لديهم.

"The benefits of NCT antenatal courses are that parents will be empowered to make decisions about how they want to approach birth and the early الأبوة period," says Willcox. "Expectant parents can learn more about what is involved and the evidence behind different approaches."

Antenatal classes are also a good way to meet other expectant parents. Caring for a newborn baby can be a scary and منعزلًا time, particularly for first-time parents. Friends made at antenatal classes can meet up and support each other through the first few months after birth. Antenatal classes allow new parents to make lifelong friends, and build strong شبكات دعم قوية.

It's normal for new parents to feel anxious and nervous about the road ahead. However, research shows antenatal education can help to reduce fears surrounding birth, and lower feelings of التوتر و القلق in pregnant women.

"We believe that sharing evidence-based information and providing opportunities for expectant parents to explore their options helps them feel أكثر ثقة بشأن العمل ,، الولادة والأبوة المبكرة،" يقول ويلكوكس. "كما يمنحهم فرصة لمناقشة مشاعرهم مع الأقران وممارسة مهارات جديدة."

A separate study found women who attended classes were more satisfied with the experience of childbirth and were less likely to have an over-medicalised birth. Research also shows that الشركاء benefit from attending antenatal classes, with them reporting feeling more prepared for birth and better able to fulfil their supportive roles.

You can search for antenatal classes near you online or on وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي. Often, groups are held at community centres, local halls and churches. You can search for local NCT groups on its الموقع الإلكتروني. قد تتمكن القابلة أو الزائرة الصحية أو الطبيب من توجيهك نحو مجموعة محلية لما قبل الولادة. دروس NHS مجانية، لكن دروس NCT قد تفرض رسومًا.

Antenatal classes are often oversubscribed and can get booked up quickly, so it's a good idea to book your place in advance. If you aren't able to attend classes in person, classes are frequently held online on Zoom or Microsoft Teams. بيبي سنتر also runs free online antenatal classes through pre-recorded videos, so you can learn about labour and ولادة in your own time.