Prepared Childbirth Class # 216 October 2012

As of October 9, 2012

NOTE: There is a change in the time and venue!!! 
The second to the fourth class will be in Pasig (see directions below). The time of the afternoon sessions have been moved up earlier. Instead of 2:00-5:00pm, the time will be at 1:30-4:30pm . We want to finish while it is still bright.

Important Announcement! Time of class on session one and three has been changed to morning classes (9:00-12pm).

Venue: Soliman Corporation Center (see address below)

Prepared Childbirth Class
PCC # 216
October Class 2012

DATE: 4 Sunday Classes 

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 22

TIME: 2:00-5:00pm, (except for Oct. 7 and 21 w/c will be at 9-12pm)

Summary of dates & times:
Oct. 07         9:00am-12:00pm
Oct. 14        1:30-4::30pm
Oct. 21        9:00am-12:00pm
Oct. 28        1:30-4:30pm


VENUE: Day one, Oc. 7 , Soliman Corporation Center ( see address below )
VENUE: Day two, Oct. 14, Day three, Oct. 21, Day four, Oct. 28, Pasig (see address below)

POSSIBLE VENUES in MAKATI & PASIG:
NOTE: Depends on availability & number of participants.
1.) Santuario de San Antonio

Function Room # 6 (it is the building beside the church), Mckinley Rd., Forbes Park, Makati 

or

2.) Soliman Corporation Center
2182 Don Chino Roces Ave. (fromerly Pasong Tamo), Makati
Ask lobby receptionist which room and floor
On the ground floor is BPI atm
Near Makati Cinema Square, park on the available slots along the road
or 

PASIG:

3.) Robinson Circle Subdivision along H. P. Javier St., ( you have to go in the subdivision to find the condo. The condo. is not along H. P. Javier St.) 338 Dona Feliza Condo., Unit 325, Pasig City

DIRECTIONS to Pasig venue:

If your coming from Meralco Ave. headed towards Shaw, when you reach ULTRA (or what is now called the Dept.Ed. on your left side), turn left to H. P. Javier. Now you're headed towards Shaw Blvd. You will pass on your left side, Valle Verde Country Club & Nipa Hut Resto. Drive slowly or you might miss the subdivision to your left side. Left to Robinson Circle Subdivision, the street loops like a horseshoe so there are 2 entrances. Once you're inside the subdv. in front of the empty lot is a Dona Feliza Condominium. Ask guard for Tesa's Yoga Studio, Unit # 325, 2nd floor. 

NOTE: If you're coming from Meralco Ave. and you  entered H. P. Javier St. and you've passed, on your left side, Phoenix Subdivision or Canley Rd. or Victoria Court, then you have missed the venue, Robinson Circle Subdivision.

BRING: Exercise mat or towel, 2 bed pillows, ball point, paper for taking down notes, snacks & drinks

WEAR: Casual comfy clothes, pants, leggings or shorts. Prepare to seat on the floor.

REGISTRATION IS A MUST! Text or Email, complete information so we could inform you of any changes.

"YES2BIRTH/ Month you will join/ Names (include your partner)/ OB/ Hosp./EDD (est. due date)/ Mobile/ Landline Home & Office/ Email/ 
How did you 1st learn about Chiqui Brosas (pls be specific, ex. ref. by OB (give name), relative or friend, search engine (what did you type), reading material (name which one ex. Baby Magazine, Mommy Pages, etc.), TV (name which show), hospital (who referred, which hospital & what department ex. information, doctors clinic flyer, birthing suite station by nurse, etc.), FB, Internet forum ( ex. W@W)...
What's your Facebook email/ Multiply name/

Birth GLOBE: 0917-88-BIRTH (247-84) 
Birth SMART: 0908-1377-086
EMAIL: birthtimes@gmail.com
BLOG: http://chiquibrosas.blogspot.com/

ONE ON ONE: Private Birth Class also available for one whole day or two half days in comfort of your home.

AVAILABLE SERVICE: Hire a Doula or Professional Labor Coach during your birth

CANDID PHOTO SHOTS: What better way to capture your wonderful birth experience & remember the first time you held & smelled your baby? Have my daughter take photos of you:
1.) Labor & birth, the first time you & your husband bonded with your newborn, your first family photo
2.) Newborn rooming-in with mommy & daddy/ Nursery experience
Rej has gone through a natural birth herself. She nows how it's like to be in your shoes. She has been in
2 of my births & has been my doula at both births. She exclusively breastfed & is still doing so. 
Pleas visit the fantastic photos she took of some births:  http://www.mystoryphotography.com.ph/

FOR MORE PHOTOS & TO RECEIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
http://chiquibrosas.multiply.com/
http://www.facebook.com/birth.times
http://www.mystoryphotography.com.ph/

Artcle: Water Birth by chiqui

Water Birth in the Philippines

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More and more women are becoming interested in water birth. I have at least one couple in every other birth class interested in doing a water birth. 

The first time a student of mine seriously asked me to refer to her a hospital doing it, there was none available. I only knew of a clinic called Gentle Hands being ran by a Canadian missionary midwife together with other Filipino midwives. 

I was in my students water birth and was very amazed at the turn out of the event. She was calmer and felt less pain than if she was on dry land. She stayed in the water the whole time. I was surprised to find out they used gallons and gallons of distilled water. The water temperature was observed closely and they continued to boil water to maintain 95 to 100 degrees fahrenheit.

What I was not ready to see and expect was the after birth or the birth of her placenta after which the whole pool became red. My student tore slightly so after bonding a while with her baby in the pool, she had to get up to go in bed to be repaired. During that time, the sop's for the baby followed, suctioning, eye prophylaxis, vitamin k injection, weighing, getting her length, checking her reflexes etc...

I found this in the Smart Parenting blog and thought I'd share it for added information. Please read below...

Delivering a Water Baby: Water Birth Pros and Cons

I remember Maricel Laxa, my friend and Bradley student, telling me the story of her water birth. She was telling me, now we're even (with our number of kids-5). All she told me were the highlights. Ella, her eldest daughter was there at her birth. She was even the one who cut the umbilical cord. Anthony however had a seminar and he said he never made it to the birth.

I learned from a doctor that she had some complications right after her birth. It was exactly the same complications I had in my last birth. My blood pressure dropped and I lost a lot of blood. I needed to have transfusion. It was partly because of our age, we were both in our 40's and had a long labor and were tired.

 Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan and I

More on water birth from "The Independent" news on:
Water birth "provides the safest form of pain relief."
by Jeremy Laurence, health editor, Sept. 6, 2007

Articles: 3 Different Reviews on Asian Hospital's Cost's for Birthing

Personal Reviews on Asian Hospital in Alabang

I came across these three sites which I think will answer many of the questions of pregnant couples regarding the costs of Asian Hospital in Alabang. The nice thing about this blog is it is coming from first hand experience and is unbiased. I think it is a big help to know. Please read...

1.) Our Awesome Planet in: Giving Birth @ Asian Hospital in Alabang, Jan. 19, 2005

2.) The Guest Blog: Hope This Helps You in: OB Ward at Asian Hospital, Nov. 21, 2010

3.) Smart Parenting: Having CS in Asian Hospital Alabang, Spet. 2009

To visit the hospital go to: Asian Hospital and Medical Center

Article: Father compares 2 hospitals, Asian Hospital with Makati Medical Center

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The Birth of Baby Joshua Xavier

I think every birth is unique and special. We need to bring back the dignity in giving birth and treat the would-be-mothers and fathers with love and respect, especially in labor, when giving birth and after, while recovering.

It is a one in a life time experience so the would-be-daddy's should be allowed to be with their babies from beginning to end. More so, with their wives during the most enduring and difficult time of labor and birth. 

I came across this blog site in Face Book. It was shared by one of my students, Marta. She shared it to our group: Birthing Class #213 - Soon-to-be Parents 2012.

A father, Anton, relates the story of his second child who was born in Makati Medical Center, and compares it with the birth of hie first child who was born in Asian Hospital.

It's interesting. Please read... "The Birth of Baby Jpshua Xavier"

Baby Aidan  Jan. 17, 2005 Asian Hospital

Baby Josh Nov. 2007 MMC

 100ml of umbilical cord blood sent to Stem Cord Stem Cells Bank in Singapore

Congratulations to Anton and Rachel for having baby Joshua!



 OB, Dr. Lilibeth Genuino who helped them have a successful Lamaze Birth

Note however that the comparison was made in 2007. I know that Makati Medical Center has
  added a new wing, the Dr. Manahan Center, where Lamaze & Bradley births are being held.
Just a s a side comment, my first born was born in Makati Medical Center some 30 years ago and she herself delivered her first born in the same hospital just last  January 2012. I was with her and our experience with the hospital staff was great. They were efficient and happy. A candle light dinner for the couple after the birth of their first born would have been perfect.

Asian Hospital, Philippines
Photo by John Muzi

Makati  Medical Center, Philippines