antenatal classes

hi

we are expecting our first baby in feb and i would like to join antenatal classes. have checked with most of the hospitals, but none are available in english.

i would prefer the classes to be in kowloon or New territories. Two or three hospitals on the island side have english classes, but its not possible for us to travel to the island side.

can anyone suggest any public or private hospital or agency which provides english antenatal classes?

Thanks for your reply. I have checked with annerly midwives, but they are also on the island side. Its really difficult to travel from sheung shui to central, so that is why i m looking for something on the kowloon side. If you have any info about this, it would be a great help.

thanks

Have you rung the public hospitals and asked about English classes? I've been booked into the Queen Mary's English classes so I suspect places like the Prince of Wales or Queen Elizabeth may have some.

yes, i am registered with Prince of Wales for delivery but they do not have english classes. I spoke to my doctor at MCH to refer me to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but they refused to do so. So we dont have any other option other than look for any private hospital.

HI Shweta Khanna, I am on the same boat as you!! I am due to give birth in Feb also and live in Tuen Mun. I am wondering if I should join an intensive antenatal class ASAP... I am thinking about Annerley Midwives, and I think they do home visits. May be we can set up a class together?

Hi mum-in-subaru

Yeah, sure we can plan the classes together. Can you check with them for the schedules and prices?

Hello All, below with a list of 5 places offering antenatal classes:

Source: http://www.thelist.com.hk/listings/family/antenatal-babycare-classes-0


Adventist Hospital

www.hkah.org.hk

This private hospital runs a four-week Prepared Childbirth course (two-hour classes, once a week; $1,000) covering labor, relaxation and alternative pain relief techniques, delivery methods and breastfeeding. It also runs a two-hour baby care class for Home Helpers ($250).

Obstetrics Unit: 2835-0523; 40 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong; hkahinfo@hkah.org.hk; 3651-8888


Annerley

Annerley offers a wide range of antenatal classes, focusing on natural childbirth, hypnobirthing, and more traditional antenatal classes, Babies and Beyond. It runs refresher courses for women expecting their second or subsequent child, as well as courses for mothers of twins. Most courses are five weeks, but semi-private Fast Forward courses are available that compress the lessons into two four-hour sessions. Annerley also runs antenatal checkup and motherand- baby clinics, postnatal visits, developmental assessments, a sleep clinic and lactation consultancy. The organization also runs a nanny agency.

1801 Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central ; 2983-1558


Matilda International Hospital

www.matilda.org

Matilda runs a six-week parentcraft course explaining what to expect in the last weeks of pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding and giving tips on how to cope in the first weeks of a child's life. It's popular, and not just with those who give birth at the hospital, so book early (Health Education Dept: 2849-0357). Courses are held at the hospital, or the Matilda Medical Centre, Suite 2601, 9 Queen's Road Central. Classes are held in English. Cantonese, Japanese and private lessons are available by arrangement. Prices include lecture notes and refreshments.

24-hour helpline: 2849-0123; 41 Mount Kellett Rd., The Peak; health@matilda.org ; 2849-0111


The Family Zone

www.thefamilyzone.hk

Set up by qualified British health visitor and Matilda Hospital midwife Yvonne Heavyside, the Family Zone offers Active Child Birth and Baby Basics courses, as well as post-natal home visits, parent childcare, domestic helper assessment, guardian service and more. Prices vary.

9887-3235 ; info@thefamilyzone.hk ; 2544-3399


YWCA English-Speaking Members Department

www.esmd.ywca.org.hk

Antenatal & Babycare Classes

Classes for parents including baby massage, first aid and CPR, effective parenting, cooking for infants and toddlers. Also classes for domestic helpers in basic baby/childcare, first aid and CPR, and more.

3/F 1 Macdonnell Rd., Mid-Levels; 3476-1340