Preparation for the puerperium

The postpartum period is a very special time that is sometimes neglected in the preparations.
We would therefore like to use this date to discuss the following points:

How does life change after birth?

What happens in your own body during the puerperium?

What should be prepared?

Baby care and handling

What needs does my baby have?

And much more...

Preparation for breastfeeding

We will talk about the exciting topic of breastfeeding. There will be room for questions and discussion.
You will learn:

How does the first breastfeeding process work?

What happens in the body?

How do I achieve an optimum milk quantity?

How can sore nipples be prevented and treated?

And much more...

U-booklet and examinations after birth for the newborn

This appointment is all about examinations of the baby after birth and in the puerperium:

Which examinations are carried out by the midwife in the first 3 days?

When does the baby need to be seen by a paediatrician?

We explain the U-booklet and talk about paediatric care in the 1st year of life (U-examinations, vaccinations).

It also deals with heel prick blood sampling (a test for congenital metabolic diseases), screening for unrecognised heart defects and supplementation with vitamin D, vitamin K and fluoride.

The latency phase

In the first phase of labour (latency phase), the course is set for the rest of the birth. This phase is characterised by its high sensitivity to disruptive factors, its frequently long course and often experienced uncertainty and conflicting feelings.

To strengthen your self-efficacy and sense of control, we recommend preparing for the latency phase during pregnancy.

In this session we want to talk about the physiology, i.e. the typical course of the latency phase, and work out together how you can manage this phase safely and comfortably.

Some questions could be:

• What does the latency phase need?
• How long does it usually last?
• How do I cope with the sensations (pain) in the latency phase?
• How can I promote a good labour during the latency phase?
• What can partners and carers do?
• When is a good time to go to the birthplace?

And much more...

Start complementary food

Is your child ready for complementary food?

What should and may be eaten and when?

What should I look out for in the composition of the food?

Porridge, finger food, baby-led weaning - what is it and what is suitable for us?

Your child is optimally supplied with breast milk and/or formula for at least 6 months. The start of complementary feeding is then recommended in combination with formula. We would like to discuss what this might look like together in the group and invite you to an exchange.