Akriti has partnered with Verloskundigen Helende Meesters for bringing in One day & Half a day childbirth preparation courses at Amstelveen.
As a Childbirth Educator I bring in all my expertise to ease any apprehensions parents-to-be may have, as well as share with them what they need to know about giving birth in The Netherlands: from what to expect, and how to prepare for their upcoming birth & plan for Postpartum.
Details are as follows
One Full day Childbirth Preparation
Morning Session 10.00hr to 12.30hr
Lunch 12.30pm to 13.00hr
Afternoon session 13.00hr to 16.30hr
TOPICS
Introduction to Physiology of labor
Developing an attitude towards labor – cultural nuances in The Netherlands
How Dutch Healthcare system works
Different stages of labor
Breathing techniques for
1. Managing contractions for dilation
2. Pushing – Birth of the baby & Birth of the placenta
Freedom of movement – Taking different labouring positions – Lunges, All fours, Using the ball, Squatting positions
Different Birthing positions
Assisted Vaginal Birth/Suction cup birth
Pain relief possibilities – Non-pharmacological Vs Pharmacological
Surgical Section
Cost – Euro 285 inclusive 21% btw
Insurance – Your course fee can be reimbursed from the insurance if you have good coverage/supplementary insurance. Please note, most insurance companies will reimburse childbirth course fee only if the invoice is in the name of the mother.
If you would like to know more about the course or register for the course, you are welcome to email me chitra@akriti.nl or call +31643061731. You can find the course dates in the course dates page.
Half day Childbirth Preparation Course
Morning: 10:00 hr to 14.00hr
Topics
Physiology of labor
How Dutch Healthcare system works
Different stages of labor
Breathing techniques for
1. Managing contractions for dilation
2. Pushing – Birth of the baby & Birth of the placenta
Freedom of movement – Taking different labouring positions – Lunges, All fours, Using the ball, Squatting positions
Different Birthing positions
Assisted Vaginal Birth/Suction cup birth
Pain relief possibilities – Non-pharmacological Vs Pharmacological
Surgical Section
Cost – Euro 180 inclusive 21% btw
Insurance – Your course fee can be reimbursed from the insurance if you have good coverage/supplementary insurance. Please note, most insurance companies will reimburse childbirth course fee only if the invoice is in the name of the mother.
If you would like to know more about the course or register for the course, you are welcome to email me chitra@akriti.nl or call +31643061731. You can find the course dates in the course dates page.