Prenatal classes begin in January
CHANGE! Saturday, January 29th, 2011, 11 am – 3 pm Expecting in Hungary Content: Prenatal care in Hungary, how to find and choose the right hospital/doctor/midwife for you, who is the védőnő and what is her function, what kinds of maternity benefits (if any) are you eligible for, how to register a baby’s birth in Hungary if one or both parents are foreign nationals,...
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FINAL SCHEDULE (HOPEFULLY) Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, 10-2 pm Labor and childbirth Content: mother and baby at term, 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, ...
Read MorePrenatal classes in September
Saturday, September 4th, 2010, 2pm – 7pm Labor Support: Everything You Need to Know This is a guest workshop held by, Nandu (Andrea Noll), a Certified Professional Midwife. Labor Support for Everyone has been a very popular childbirth class in Hungarian, and this will be the first time it will be held in English, just for us! Nandu was trained in the United States as a midwife, and speaks...
Read MoreBack and hip carry class Wednesday May 26th
Wearing your baby on your back is the single most comfortable, practical and versatile way to wear your baby. From newborns to toddlers, this type of carry is truly universal! Learn how to do it and free your hands! The class includes tips on hip wearing as well. Our instructor is Eszter Szakállas, a certified babywearing instructor. The class costs HUF 3500. When: Wednesday, May 26th 2010,...
Read MoreFront 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...
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