Front carry class Wednesday May 19th
This class is for pregnant women and moms with small babies. Learn tips and tricks for how to most comfortably wear your baby in front, and when to make the switch to your back. Ideal for younger/lighter babies. For pregnant women, we include ties to support your belly in the last few weeks of pregnancy. The class will be held in English by Eszter Szakállas, a Lana-certified babywearing...
Read MoreExpat mothers face challenges
I recently wrote an article about the importance of social support for new mothers after a baby is born. Baby blues is a condition that affects most new mothers as hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the sense of responsibility in caring for a new life all take their toll. However, some mothers are particularly vulnerable at this time. Studies have identified a number of risk factors for...
Read MoreBreastfeeding class – Sunday May 16th
Breastfeeding. Sunday May 16, 2010 2 pm to 6 pm Content: why is breastfeeding good for the baby, why is breastfeeding good for the mother, how to get off to a good start and avoid problems down the line, how does milk production work, how to ensure you have enough milk, how can you tell whether baby is getting enough milk, feeding on cue versus feeding on schedule, sore nipples and other...
Read MoreNewborn Care class – time and location change!
New time! New location! Due to popular demand, the time for the Newborn Care class has been changed from Monday the 10th to Sunday, the 9th. Because the class was originally scheduled at this time because the Életkör space we usually use is full on Sunday, we will hold this class in a new location, near Móricz Zsigmond körtér. See below for directions. 3. Newborn Care. Sunday May 9th, 2010 2...
Read MoreLabor class this Sunday!
2. Labor and childbirth Content: how does labor start, when to go into the hospital or call the midwife, inducing labor, what are the stages of labor, what to expect during them, what does it feel like at each stage, what can the helper do at each stage, the importance of positioning for mother and baby, natural and medicated pain management, how to avoid an episiotomy, what to expect at a...
Read MoreExpecting in Hungary – this Sunday
I am pleased to announce that the first installment of a 4-part series of childbirth education classes will be held this Sunday from 2 pm. This first class is entitled Expecting in Hungary. We will talk about prenatal care options in Hungary, public versus private hospitals, home births versus hospital births, how to choose a care provider, who is the védőnő and how can she help you, what...
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