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In my last Prepared Childbirth Class I taught my students how to properly wash their hands, especially after coming from the comfort room and before pumping their breast to collect milk. In reminded them to donate breast milk in the event they have an over supply of it but must make sure they have no illness when they donate. We normally donate breast milk to premature babies who cannot take in formula.

So in washing your hands, sing Happy Birthday twice. This will insure that your hands are cleaner than usual. Better still, if you have a surgeon friend, ask him to demonstrate it to you. Sing it silently or people might think you’re nuts!

Tags: Proper hygiene

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WEEK 1-2
Mommy, you and daddy’s health are so important when forming me! Did you know that your doctor starts to measure your estimated due date from the very first day of your menstrual cycle? I am actually not made yet.

WEEK 3
Finally, Daddy’s sperm has fertilized me, the egg, and my gender is already determined! I am alive! Jesus knows me by name!

WEEK 4
I finally found my way into my home, Mommy. The spotting you see is normal, it is only me burrowing myself into your uterus. Although not all women experience it.

WEEK 5
My baby, do you know that by now you have developed three layers! The ectoderm, that will develop into the nervous system. The mesoderm that will develop into the reproductive system, kidneys, heart, bones, muscles. The third is a simple tube called the endoderm. This will later on develop into the bladder, pancreas, liver and intestines.

WEEK 6
Mommy, my heart has started beating! I am now called an embryo and am 1/17 of an inch long.
I feel most of my organs beginning to form, my eyes, my ears! My umbilical cord is lengthening and I’m stating to grow four buds that will form into my arms and legs!

WEEK 7
Mommy, I feel so many changes going on. My arms and legs are getting longer and my fingers and toes are starting to form. Even my brain is growing fast. My eyes have lenses and my nose are forming nostrils. My intestines are growing. My pancreas and bronchi are forming for my lungs! Mommy, I’m getting excited! I’m starting to take form!

to be continued….

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Tags: Childbirth, Fetus

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PCC 141

Venue: 2255 Avocado St., Dasmarinas Village, Makati (near Palm Gate and church)

Time: 1:30-5:30pm (except for Feb.23, 9-12pm cuz of FREE Breastfeeding Event in Gymboree, Shangrila!)

4 Consecutive Saturdays

Feb. 9 (Starts Feb.9 instead of 2!)
Feb.16
Feb.23 (time 9-12pm)
Mar. 1

Cost: P3,900/couple (discounted from P4,500)
Terms: Full payment on the first day of class, none refundable
Bring: yoga mat, 2 pillows, water, snack (wear pants, we’ll be sitting on the floor)

LIMITED SLOTS! MUST PRE-REGISTER!
Text: YES2BIRTH FEB MKTI [names][EDD][OB][Hosp][landline][email][PLEASE INDICATE HOW YOU LEARNED ABOUT ME]

Globe: 0916-6231641 (Olive)
Smart: 0920-9052737 (Olive)
Call Olive (off.hrs. M-F) 642-6091 Loc.529

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Tags: photos, Prepared Childbirth Classes, up coming events

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AVENT PRODUCTS SOLD AT A DISCOUNT!

EVENT: Baby Care Class/ B101
DATE: Jan. 26, 2007 Sat.
TIME: 9-12pm
VENUE: British School, Fort, Drama Room, Cluster E
SPEAKER: Pediatrician
COST: P600/couple & P300/add’l. person
BRING: Baby doll, receiving blanket, baby clothes, cloth diaper

JOIN and avail of:
AVENT’S 10% discount on the spot, including products ordered from the event,
including the Pumps!!! (Avent Isis available for rent!)
Avail of 5% discount on TIMELIFE books!!!

Receive a gift pack containing:
Avent’s 180ml Via cup with lid, disposable breast pads, nipple cream, toiletries from Avent
Vitamines from Natalac, Cherifer, Ped Cee & Taurex

Raffle:
From Timelife
3 emergency kits
A 50% discount on Childbirth Classes in February worth P2000.

Hurry! Slots are limited!!! MUST PRE-REGISTER!

Contact Olive at:
Office hours M-F 6362721 loc. 529
Mobile text: YES2B101
Globe: 0916-623-1641
Smart: 0920-905-2737
Register here: Go to “ON LINE REGISTRATION”
Email: chiqui_hahn@yahoo.com

PLEASE INCLUDE HOW YOU LEARNED ABOUT ME!

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JOIN OUR FIRST BABY CARE CLASS/B101 THIS 2008!

MUST PRE-REGISTER! (so that we could inform you of any changes)

Date: January 26, Saturday (moved from Jan.19 to 26)
Time: 9:00-12:00pm
Venue: British School, Drama Room, Cluster E, El Nido, Level 2
Cost: P600/couple, additional person P300/each
Bring: Baby doll, receiving blanket, baby shirt, pajamas, mittens, booties, cap, disposable
diaper, sweater (room might be cold for you)
Speaker: Dr. Elissa Senseng, Pediatrician
Attendees: Pregnant couples, new mommies and daddies, grand parents, yaya
Topics: How to take baby a bath, immunization, how to tell if baby is sick, when to take
him to the hospital, how to burp, carry, breastfeed, how to take his
temperature, cord care, circumcision, hospital procedures and tests done to baby at birth, jaundice, role of the father at home, SIDS, fever and many more
Pre-register: Go to REGISTER ONLINE in http://www.chiquibrosas.com/blog: YES2B101 names, due date, mobile, land lines, email,
Email: ChiquiBrosas@GMail.com YES2B101 names, due date, mobile, land lines, email,
Call: Olive office hours M-F 6362721 Loc. 529
Globe: +63916-6231641
Smart:+63920-9052737
ALSO, PLS INCLUDE HOW YOU LEARNED ABOUT ME. THANK YOU!

Tags: B101, Baby Care

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February Birth Class (PCC#141) Sundays
Feb. 3
Feb. 10
Feb. 17
Feb. 24

Time: 1-5pm
Note: Please pre-register on line or call or text, “YES2BIRTH in Feb. with your names” +63920-9052737 (look for Olive)

Note: Those who missed a class in January can make up in February.
Yoga: to be confirmed
Bring Yoga mat, 2 bed pillows, water, wear comfy clothes
Venue: 8 Phoenix Subdv., H.P. Javier corner Canley Rd., Pasig
Fee: P3,900. ( discounted from P4,500 until further notice)

Tags: Childbirth

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FREE BREASTFEEDING EVENT!
join MOMIMOR in

“ASSESSING THE LATCH”
to be given by LATCH

Learn to assess the problem from the experts, get support from other bf moms, be empowered through education, meet several lactation counselors, join now, slots are limited!

Who can join? All pregnant & breastfeeding couples
Venue: Gymboree, Shangri-la
Date: February 23, 2008, Saturday
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Must Bring: Baby doll if you have, Socks to wear

Receive give aways & a chance to get a 50% discount on Chiqui’s Prepared Childbirth Class, worth P2000!

MUST PRE-REGISTER! LOOK FOR OLIVE
Mobile: +6316-6231641 (Globe), +63920-9052737 (Smart)
Text: YES2BF
Email: ChiquiBrosas@Gmail.com
Visit: http://www.ChiquiBrosas.com/blog

Tags: Breastfeeding

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Prepared Childbirth Class #138 in Pasig
Janice visited us to show us her new lines in nursing wear and to give all of my students her latest Mommy Pages Directory. The nice thing about her is that you can actually have her bring her line of clothes to your house. Text +639166231641 if you’re interested.

More Pictures to follow…

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Breastfeeding should always be when the baby is ready to do so. In him is built an instinct, and internal rythym and the skill to breastfeed. We need to observe our baby keenly to know when he is ready. He will give us certain cues to watch out for. An experienced mother through time have learned these cues. A new mother will find it easier to breastfeed her baby when he is calm, quiet and ready to feed contrary to an upset, crying, too hungry, overly stimulated, exhausted, not hungry baby. One of the most obvious cues when you are carrying your baby is when he turns to your side of the breast. Some may even throw themselves to the side of the breast and try to position to breastfeed. His mouth will keep opening as though trying to reach for the breast. If the baby is laying in his bed, he may show you his interest to breastfeed by sucking on his fingers, his fists or the blanket, some even make a sound. Others smack their lips and repeatedly stick their tongue out. Some babies squirm from side to side while they open their mouths. This may result to restlessness and eventually crying which makes latching and positioning very difficult for a new mother. You need to be able to catch his cues early so as not to frustrate him. Crying is a last minute cue. Babies have their way of body language. Their mothers have to observe them carefully. If the mother is not sure he wants to breastfeed, try it anyway. A baby who interested, will not suckle.

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Much of the proper way to latch came from people who understood breastfeeding and from keenly observing mothers and babies breastfeed together and getting deeper insights from them.

This effective way to latch is different from how it was taught to us many years ago. When the baby latches, his mouth takes as much areola as he can inside his mouth. The difference is in his lower lip where it takes more of the breast than the upper lip. The lower lip is flanged outward and not tucked in. His tongue is is also out pressing against the breast towards his palate. Another difference is in his nose. The chin touches the mothers breast and is somehow buried in the breast while the nose does not touch the breast. Only when the mother has very big breasts might it touch, but not usually. The third difference is the tummy to tummy position. It you are to look at the baby from the mother’s point of view, his head is slightly turned upward and his lower body is closer to the mother than his upper body, not completely flat against her.

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Tags: Breastfeeding, proper latching

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