Gwangju Seo-gu Operates Prenatal Health Classes for Expectant Mothers and Nighttime Couples Childbirth Classes

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City is operating the ‘Expectant Mothers Health Class and Nighttime Couples Childbirth Class’ for prospective parents preparing for pregnancy and childbirth.

According to Seo-gu on the 19th, the expectant mothers health class and nighttime couples childbirth class were prepared to share information related to pregnancy and childbirth, foster bonds between couples, and help prepare for a healthy delivery.

The ‘Expectant Mothers Health Class,’ which started on the 11th, is being conducted with programs such as yoga classes for pregnant women, lectures on prenatal and postpartum depression management, and crafting activities for prenatal education.

Next month, a breastfeeding clinic led by a professional instructor will be opened to successfully assist novice mothers with the challenges of breastfeeding.

The ‘Nighttime Couples Childbirth Class,’ which received high interest last year, is a program that allows expectant fathers to communicate together with pregnant women preparing for childbirth, addressing psychological anxiety and expectations.

It also consists of lectures and practical sessions on postpartum care for mothers, newborn health management, couple foot massage, and making natural cosmetics.

The ‘Nutrition Plus Project,’ which is responsible for health management from pregnant women at high nutritional risk due to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding to infants and young children, is also receiving great response.

This project supports supplementary foods for nutritional improvement of infants and pregnant women and provides continuous nutritional counseling and education through regular evaluations.

It is composed of essential education for families with infants and young children, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cooking nutritious meals, and conducts situation-based non-face-to-face online education tailored to the COVID-19 era.

A Seo-gu official said, “We will create a ‘baby-friendly environment’ by operating various programs for pregnancy, childbirth, and health management of pregnant women and infants, providing diverse information to prospective parents.”

For participation in the pregnant women health class and application for the Nutrition Plus Project, inquiries can be made to the Maternal and Child Health Team at Seo-gu Public Health Center, and related information can also be found on Seo-gu Office SNS (Naver Band) and Seo-gu newsletters.

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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