The centennial institution of the city, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Eşrefpaşa Hospital, is opening a Pregnant School with the understanding of healthy pregnant women and healthy babies. Mothers-to-be who will attend the Pregnant School will be provided with free training on many subjects from nutrition during pregnancy to proper breastfeeding by the expert health team.
İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Eşrefpaşa Hospital, which has carried out important works in the field of health, also manages to make a name for itself with its social projects. Eşrefpaşa Hospital, which does not leave expectant families alone, is waiting for expectant mothers to the “Pregnant School”. Mothers-to-be who will attend the Pregnant School will be provided with free training on many subjects such as nutrition during pregnancy, psychological processes of pregnancy, dental health during pregnancy, exercise, developmental processes of the baby in the womb, proper breastfeeding, the benefits of breast milk, and newborn baby care.
Training will last 6 weeks
The 6-week trainings will be limited to 20 people. Training will begin when the enrollment reaches a sufficient number. At the end of the face-to-face training, parents will also be given a "Pregnant School Certificate". For the trainings, expectant mothers can register via the phone number (0232) 293 80 00 of Eşrefpaşa Hospital.
Education from birth to baby care
Eşrefpaşa Hospital Chief Physician Op. Dr. Devrim Demirel said, “We aim to create a strong and productive cooperation between spouses. With our expert staff, we aim to make expectant mothers feel strong in deciding the mode of delivery while preparing them for childbirth. While the mothers-to-be gain skills in baby care at school, they will also receive training on signs of danger during pregnancy and postpartum contraception.
Our goal is for the mother and baby to have a healthy and happy period.
Expressing that the training and pregnancy exercises programs at the Pregnant School will start from the 20th week of pregnancy, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Eşrefpaşa Hospital Gynecology Specialist Op. Dr. Hakkı Aytaç said, “During the training, snacks for our trainees will be provided by our hospital during breaks. The aim of this study is to prepare our expectant mothers for birth in the most beautiful and happiest way, to help expectant mothers during pregnancy and birth, and to create an educational environment where they can find answers to their questions about subjects they do not know. We will raise awareness of our expectant mothers about the formation of pregnancy, the problems that may occur during pregnancy, delivery methods and the importance of normal birth. In addition, we will focus on issues such as prenatal and postnatal nutrition, baby care, the importance of breast milk, and the puerperium process during the training. The aim of the Pregnant School is for the mother during pregnancy and childbirth; After the birth, to ensure that the baby and the mother have a peaceful, happy and healthy period”.
Expert team will work
An expert team of obstetricians, midwives, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, social workers, psychologists and fitness trainers will work at the Pregnant School. Detailed information about the Pregnant School can be obtained by calling Eşrefpaşahastanesi@izmir.bel.tr and calling (0232) 293 81 91.
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