Seocho-gu Operates 'Non-face-to-face Childbirth Preparation Class'

Seocho-gu Operates 'Non-Face-to-Face Childbirth Preparation Class'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seocho-gu (Mayor Eunhee Jo) will operate a childbirth preparation class online in a non-face-to-face format starting in August for pregnant women over six months pregnant to prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19.

The Seocho-gu childbirth preparation class has attracted many expectant mothers every year by providing essential information for healthy childbirth and childcare.

However, this year, the operation of the childbirth preparation class was suspended due to the spread of COVID-19.

In response, Seocho-gu has prepared a non-face-to-face video childbirth preparation class to achieve both social distancing and educational operation during COVID-19.

The online education is held on the 2nd to 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Since the lectures are conducted in real-time, Q&A is also possible. The curriculum consists of three sessions covering ‘Lamaze breathing’ to reduce labor pain during childbirth, ‘Newborn care’ including baby bathing and baby massage necessary for newborn care, and ‘Breastfeeding’ on proper breastfeeding methods after delivery, providing comprehensive education from pregnancy to childbirth and postpartum care.

The non-face-to-face childbirth preparation class is expected to establish itself as a post-COVID-19 era non-face-to-face program, as it offers pregnant women who have vague fears about childbirth and childcare the opportunity to participate in real-time interactive video education with professional instructors regardless of location.

Meanwhile, the Seocho Maternal and Child Health Center continues to provide safe postpartum support amid COVID-19. It offers one-on-one postpartum Pilates classes to help mothers recover quickly and one-on-one breastfeeding clinics to guide proper breastfeeding methods.

Mayor Eunhee Jo said, “I hope that through the video childbirth preparation class, expectant mothers can prepare for a blessed meeting with their precious and valuable babies,” and added, “We will continue to strive to deliver essential information to more pregnant women through diverse and effective methods.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.