'Pregnancy & Beyond' series for moms and moms-to-be at MMC
Manila, Philippines - Whether mom or mom-to-be, go straight to the experts and get all the medical advice you need on the journey to and through parenthood at Makati Medical Center as the premier health institution holds Pregnancy and Beyond 2012, its annual series of free lay forums about pregnancy and baby care.
The forums will be held every last Saturday of the month from June to November, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MakatiMed Auditorium on the eighth floor of Tower 2.
The series, which started in 2009, is supervised by MakatiMed’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Pediatrics. “The purpose of the series is to educate mothers, especially first-time moms,” says Department of Pediatrics’ Pamela Caedo, MD. “We offer this extended service to our patients for free, as our way of journeying with them before, during, and after childbirth, and becoming their partner in caring for their babies.”
“Having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences a parent can have, but with the excitement comes a lot of questions,” adds Marinette Sto. Domingo, MD of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “As such, our prenatal classes help them prepare for labor, birth, and early parenthood by easing their worries and answering many questions. Additionally, they’re a great venue to meet other parents-to-be and learn from their experiences.”
Topics to be discussed are: For a Healthy Baby: Spotting Red Flags: Newborn Screening, Developmental Delays, and Basic Immunization (November 24), Nutrition for Pregnancy and Pre-natal Care (July 28); Sexy Pregnancy: Lamaze and Exercises for the Anticipating (August 25); The Baby Manual: Breastfeeding, Infant Care, Nutrition and Post-partum Care (September 29); and Looking after your Baby: Touch Therapy, Colors, and Safe Toys for Infants (October 27).
All of the forums accept walk-ins, are free, and open to the public.
For inquiries, call 888-8999, or e-mail mmc@makatimed.net.ph.
