Moms and moms-to-be recently gathered in an afternoon of informative learning and discussion at the
recently concluded Birth and Baby Workshop held at the Discovery Suites Ortigas
organized by Smart Parenting magazine and its online counterpart, www.smartparenting.com.ph, the credible and ever reliable source for parenting
information and education.
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The Birth and Baby Workshop featured a
series of talks and lectures conducted by experts from prenatal to post natal baby
care. Aurelin Fernando, a certified doula (a woman trained to assist another
woman during childbirth) from Gentle Hands Birthing Clinic talked about the benefits of Lamaze method as well as birth preparation essentials, breathing techniques during labor as well as other natural and relaxation methods a mom-to-be can make use of to help her ease labor pains.
Have everything ready to go when you're 8 months pregnant, since you could go into labor at any time in the weeks before your due date. You may want to pack two small bags for the hospital or birth center: one for the items you'll need during labor, and another for items that you won't need until after you give birth.
Here's what Aurelin Fernando recommends for Moms-to-be for packing:
