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 Health Education

Antenatal Course

The purpose of this course is to prepare future parents for the later stages of pregnancy and on becoming a parent. The regular courses comprise six sessions of two hours each, while the “condensed” course comprises three sessions of four hours each, both 12 hours in total. The courses are conducted by a team of healthcare professionals, offering practical information, and a range of useful suggestions on pregnancy, giving birth and caring for newborns.
 

The course is suitable for ladies having reached at least 28 weeks of pregnancy to attend, with, or without, their partners. Nonetheless, make the booking well in advance because spaces are limited and priority will be given to ladies with bookings with Matilda International Hospital.

Classes are available in English or Japanese. Private, one-on-one antenatal classes can also be arranged on request.

There is time for discussion in each class, no question is too trivial, what may concern one lady may also concern others in the class. Participants can prepare a list of questions. If a class is missed, a makeup class (group classes only) can be available depending on the availability. Please check the schedule for a makeup class with the Health Education Department.
 

Course Schedules
Monday evenings, six sessions from 7pm to 9pm at Matilda International Hospital, The Peak, or 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Matilda Medical Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui. Total hours: 12

Wednesday evenings, six sessions from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Matilda Medical Centre, Central. Total hours: 12

Saturday morning “intensive” course (a three-week condensed course), three sessions from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Matilda International Hospital, The Peak.  Total hours: 12 

For the complete schedule and class location, please go to class calendar. Please check the availability with the Health Education Department before booking.

Course Outline

Week One

  1. The last trimester
  2. Your health during pregnancy
  3. Exercises in pregnancy
  4. Signs and symptoms to tell your doctor about
  5. Stages of labour

    Week two

  1. Natural methods of coping with labour and delivery
  2. Medical pain relief

Week three

  1. Labour position
  2. Fear release technique related to birthing
  3. Breathing and Relaxation
  4. Maternity tour
  5. Birth plan

Week four

  1. Admission to the hospital
  2. What to bring to the hospital
  3. Medical intervention

Week five

  1. Breastfeeding

Week six

  1. Newborn procedure
  2. Coping with the demands of parenthood
  3. Postnatal depression
  4. Sudden infant death syndrome
  5. Further Q&A

Note: For the SATURDAY intensive course, two weeks’ worth subjects will be combined into one session. For example, session one contains contents from week one and week two, etc. 

Contents for both the regular evening course and the intensive Saturday course are the same, though slight variations in presentation may be possible.

 
 
 

Cost
$2,500/couple (included in the fees are lecture notes, refreshments and gift packs)


Application Procedure
To enrol, please download the application form and return it to the Health Education Department. 

A space at the course will only be confirmed upon receipt of the full payment in advance and with a confirmation e-mail sent by the Health Education Department.

For booking and enquiries, please contact:
Health Education Department
Contact: 2849 0357
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