The childbirth preparation classes They are undoubtedly one of the most anticipated moments for some future mothers. As the pregnancy progresses, it seems that uncertainty and doubts accumulate one after another in every corner of our thoughts. Different questions, but at the same time they revolve around the same disturbing topic: childbirth.Will I be ready for delivery? Will I be able to differentiate the symptoms? Will I recognize contractions? Will I endure the pain? What if I’m not capable? Why do I feel so afraid? How can I stay calm? Let’s talk about the importance of childbirth preparation courses!
What is a childbirth preparation course?
When we talk about preparation for childbirth we are referring to those activities aimed at pregnant women whose main objective is focused on learning to live the moment of childbirth consciously.
Because yes, facing childbirth without fear is possible. Information is and will be your best tool. Thanks to this type of classes you will not only learn techniques but you will recognize all your sensations, you will control your body and you will know how to react physically and psychologically.
Objectives of childbirth preparation classes
Indeed one of the main objectives focuses on physical preparation of the pregnant woman. We already know that the female body is a beautiful machine in which multiple physical changes of pregnancy to ensure the correct development of the baby. But… that’s not all. A childbirth preparation course will also help you:
- Acquire both general and specific knowledge about your own body and the development of the fetus in the first trimester,development of the fetus in the second trimester and development of the fetus in the third trimester.
- Resolve all doubts related not only to childbirth, but also to pregnancy,postpartum,breastfeeding and baby care.
- Take responsibility for your health by acquiring healthy habits, for example related to nutrition in pregnancy and the sleep during pregnancy.
- Learn relaxation and breathing techniques that you can do from the moment the exercises begin.contractions until the moment of pushing to give birth and reduce labor pain.
- Overcome the fear of the unknown and gain self-confidence by taking care of your emotional health in pregnancy.
- In short,You will arrive at birth prepared not only physically but also psychologically.
Preparation for childbirth and coronavirus
Doubts, insecurities and fears in pregnancy are protagonists since the two lines are observed on the pregnancy test. If it is already something inevitable in a general way, imagine being pregnant in a pandemic situation with the coronavirus! It is much more complicated since you will also have to adapt to the new situation.
Before the pandemic, most childbirth preparation courses were carried out in person in more or less large groups. However, now that is practically impossible, which has made the supply much more limited while the demands and needs are exactly the same. Hence the importance of not letting oneself be “overwhelmed by the situation” and looking for remedies and alternatives such as distance or online childbirth preparation courses.
Remote childbirth preparation courses
We have the same concerns but our needs have changed. How can we take the childbirth preparation course if we have to take all the necessary measures to guarantee our safety, that of the baby and that of our closest people? Thanks to new technologies!
We proposed the same thing at SingularMom in May 2020, making our dream come true:guarantee quality help within the reach of all future mothers.
SINGULARMOM childbirth preparation course
Among the main premises of our childbirth preparation course are:
- Always act to facilitate the task for our future mothers, guaranteeing good preparation for childbirth by the hand of a multidisciplinary team trained and prepared for it.
- Take into account the social pandemic situation in which we are immersed, guaranteeing a good development of the course with the convenience of doing it from home guaranteeing maximum security.
- Know and internalize that every woman is different and each one has their personal life story, their “scars”, their way of seeing life, their coping style,… in short, their singularities. That’s how it is and that’s how we want it to be we who adapt to each one of you to give you my hand in all this wonderful journey that you are taking.
Theory and practice simultaneously
María, our physiotherapist specializing in women’s health and pelvic floor, has recorded a series of videos that you can do following a routine from the moment you feel ready. The moment to start and finish your physical preparation will be set by you as long as there is no medical contraindication.
In each video he explains the theory and puts into practice different exercises that will help you:
- Know that a pain-free pregnancy is possible. Here you can read more about pain in childbirth.
- Have great posture.
- Know how your body works and learn to use it so that birth be easier and faster.
- Taking care of the pelvic floor during pregnancy so that he is trained and able to recover without sequelae.
emotional support
You will learn to know what is going to happen and that, believe me, will help you feel safer and with a greater degree of confidence. And not only will you do it, but your partner or the person you choose for it can also do it with you. We do not forget the important role that the couple during pregnancy.
That is why some practical exercises such as perineal massage You can do them alone or with someone to strengthen your emotional bond and make your role an active one in this wonderful moment. Here you can read more about sexuality in pregnancy.
We also have a group on social networks where you can have contact with other women who are experiencing the same process as you. There is no one better than them to be able to share experiences, fears and hopes.
With our multidisciplinary team We want to accompany you, we want to protect you, we want to support you in the most appropriate sense.wide of the word. You can ask all your questions to our physiotherapist, our midwife and our psychologist who will try to answer you as quickly as possible.Always under personal, direct and close supervision and communication.
