Parenting School

SCHEDULE

• 1st session: September 19, 11:00 – 14:00 (with a break)
• 2nd session: September 26, 11:00 – 14:00 (with a break)
• 3rd session: October 3, 11:00 – 14:00 (with a break)
• 4th session: October 10, 11:00 – 14:00 (with a break)

SPEAKERS

• Perinatal Psychologist: Lisna Iryna Mykolaivna
• Obstetrician-Gynecologist: Lytvyn Yana Yuriivna
• Pediatrician: Siladi Yosyp Yosypovych

AUDIENCE

Couples preparing for parenthood and pregnant women from 20 weeks of gestation. The group is limited to 5 couples.

The program includes four sessions covering the following topics:

• Changes before childbirth
• Labor: physical and psychological preparation
• Birth – the baby’s first day
• Basics of newborn care

Goal: to prepare the family for the arrival of the baby.

Objectives:

• diagnostic work (interview, projective techniques)
• lectures (obstetrician-gynecologist, pediatrician)
• practical training on emotional and psychological readiness for the baby’s arrival

Session 1

Before childbirth. Psychological and physiological changes (psychologist, obstetrician-gynecologist)
Date and time: September 19, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (including break)

Theory: Informational talk with couples. Psychological readiness for childbirth.

Practice: Projective technique “Me and my baby.” Breathing techniques. Relaxation. Massage.

You will learn:

• Psychological readiness of the family for childbirth and life changes after the baby’s arrival
• Emotional state by trimesters and key influencing factors
• What processes prepare the baby for a safe and successful birth
• Nutrition and physical activity before childbirth
• How to choose a maternity hospital
• Prenatal care and observation
• Physiology of pregnancy and labor: what happens in the third trimester
• How your body changes and how to prevent possible complications

Session 2

Childbirth. Physical and psychological preparation (psychologist)

Date and time: September 26, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (including break)

You will learn:

• How to reduce anxiety, improve well-being, and approach childbirth with confidence
• Exercises to prepare for labor (breathing, meditation, relaxation, haptonomy)
• Self-help and partner support during labor
• Pain during childbirth and how to manage it
• Labor positions and the partner’s role
• Breathing and massage techniques (practical work)

Session 3

Childbirth – the baby’s birthday (obstetrician-gynecologist)

Date and time: October 3, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (including break)

You will learn:

• Physiology of labor and its main stages: latent, active, expulsion, and postpartum periods
• How to recognize the onset of labor and when to contact your doctor or go to the maternity hospital
• What to pack for the hospital
• Types of pain relief (medical and non-medical)
• Possible complications and medical interventions during labor
• Indications for cesarean section
• Management options for the third stage of labor
• Postpartum recovery period

Session 4

Newborn care basics (pediatrician)

Date and time: October 10, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (including break)

You will learn:

• Vaccinations and screenings in the maternity hospital
• Home care: how to bathe, dress, and care for a newborn
• Umbilical cord and skin care basics
• Signs of health and possible issues in newborns
• Importance of breastfeeding
• Newborn first-aid kit essentials