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Re © ae ie ert NAR LL CARS SU Gs ol Cae AE A | ~ 10 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 14, 1992 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Prenatal care course to change starting July 1 i Starting July 1, Durham's department of health services pre- natal classes will be undergoing a change. At present, expectant mothers and their support partners who wished to take prenatal classes; had a choice. They could attend a two-part series -- the first part in the ear- | ly stages of pregnancy and the second part in the final stages -- l or they could attend just one section of the series. This was often the case, and the participants often chose the second part of the series. i Betty Ann Manuel, nursing supervisor of reproductive infant i health for the department, says that is about to change. People wishing to take the prenatal classes will have to take { } both parts. Mrs. Manuel says the reasons for this are two-fold. First, she says expectant mothers need to know early in their pregnancy how their lifestyle choices can affect the unborn child. Smoking, nutrition, work-related stress and substance abuse can play a part in the child's development. oo : pea N | Second, part two of the series is a continuation of learning. The Durham East Liberal Party elected its executive at its annual meeting in Columbus on "What one learns in early pregnancy is added on to in the sec- April 8. The new executive Is (front left) Pat Bird, secretary, Derek Baird, past president, Marilyn ond part," she says. Pearce, president, and Bill Leask, treasurer. (Second row) Debbie Nowlan, vice-president, Ken Because of the changes, Mrs. Manuel and Durham's prenatal Carruthers, vice-president, Bruce Taylor, executive vice-president and Pat Cota, membership co-ordinator Carroll Berube, stress that expectant mothers secretary. wishing to take the course should call the region's department of health as soon as possible and preferably in their second month of pregnancy. If the mother calls too late and is unable to get into an early pregnancy series, they won't be able to take the pre-delivery sec- tion. Mrs. Manuel and Mrs. Berube expect the department will re- ceive some negative feedback from people wishing to take just the second part or who have registered toolate. "There are going to be a lot of unhappy people," Mrs. Berube says. : In an effort to educate the public about the changes, the two women are co-ordinating a media campaign and notifying phy- sicians in hopes of getting the word out. : Last year 'the department offered 1,000 prenatal classes. Each class is made up of eight to 10 expectant mothers and their support persons (husband, friend or relative). The two-part series is funded by the region except for a $10 supply fee. art one is four classes in length. Discussions are based on changes in pregnancy, growth of the baby, relaxation and I who breathing exercises, day care options, birth plan, choices in in- 1 PTE | fant feeding, infant safety, prevention of early labor, and mak- Eo if and! ing healthy lifestyle choices. . Ny As the expectant mother nears her delivery date she will re- turn for part two with the same group of participants. The sec- Te Ir er tion is three classes in length and: deals with preparation for 170) A birth, relaxation and breathing techniques, unexpected out- o - sills asss : SE ny comes such as premature or caesarean birth, the role of the sup- The Millar Lights are at it again. The children's theatre group will present "The King and port person, mother and infant care, becoming a parent, sexual I" this spring. Performances are slated for April 23, 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 at the Town health, and learning about community resources. ; . Classes for parents expecting twins or triplets are also availa- Hall 1873. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Tickets for the opening night performance are $8; all other ble subject to enrolment nights are $10 each. Seating is reserved and tickets can be purchased at Irwin Smith Mu- , To register for the pren atal classes, call the Regional Munici- sic Ltd. 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