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| Sisters In Birth Doula and Childbirth Services |
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| Twins PLUS |
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Understanding the special nature of multiple pregnancy is an important part of prenatal care. Twins Plus� Prenatal Education classes offer expectant parents information about many of the aspects of multiple pregnancy and birth that are not covered in standard prenatal or childbirth education classes. . In Twins Plus� classes you'll: *Practice healthy pregnant life-styles through sound nutrition, rest, and stress-management techniques. *Learn about the physical and emotional challenges of multiple pregnancy and identify the accompanying signs and symptoms. *Be prepared for the many variances in labor, delivery, and recovery through your knowledge and confidence in the multiple birth process. *Gain practical skills and problem-solving information about life at home with newborn multiples. *Participate in a supportive network with other expectant parents of multiples. *Joyfully anticipate your new family feeling prepared. Although each Twins Plus� program is tailored by the hospital or organization to meet the needs of the participants, you'll find information about: *Nutrition and weight gain for twin and higher-order multiple pregnancy *Appropriate activities and exercise *Coping with discomforts of multiple pregnancy *How to handle bedrest *Warning signs of pregnancy complications and current methods of treatment *Tests commonly used to monitor multiple pregnancies *Premature babies and the NICU *Vaginal or Cesarean birth - how is the decision made? *Labor and birth of multiples and options for anesthesia and pain management *Recovery and postpartum changes *Bonding with multiple newborns *Managing life at home with two, three, or more babies *Breastfeeding multiple babies *Essential equipment - strollers, beds, clothing, diapers, etc. their pre-natal care, birth and first days home with babies. Group Classes held at YMCA Early Years Centre of Pickering, 1822 Whites Rd, 202 4 class series. Children welcome. Play area available. Cost: $150 per couple, $125 per couple for members of POMBA Private Classes available as either 1 day long class OR 2 4 our classes in the comfort of your own home or hospital room. Cost $180.00 |
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