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Pre- and post-partum classes

Birth preparation course

In the last months of pregnancy, the birth preparation course is a worthwhile experience where you can benefit from all our support and gain confidence before giving birth. The meetings are great for sharing information, having conversations, learning and relaxing. The course is spread across 5 weekly classes (each lasting an hour and a half), includes both theory and practical elements, and is open to all mums and dads. The schedule runs as follows:

  • Couples class: preparation/what to bring
  • Couples class: the birth and visiting the delivery room
  • Mums only class: body image exercises
  • Mums only class: breathing exercises and relaxation techniques
  • Couples class: meeting the neonatal paediatrician

There is an option to attend the course on Saturdays. This option is spread across 3 classes lasting 2 and a half hours each (for couples)

Cost: 300 CHF.— (depending on your insurance coverage, some health insurance companies will reimburse part of the course)

For information and to sign up, call +41 79 192 31 08 Monday: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday : 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Click here to download the information booklet.

Birth preparation course in water

By choosing the birth preparation course in water, your body can benefit from the more enjoyable and special experience offered by water. It should be noted that the water course is not intended to encourage mothers to choose water birth. The classes (which involve exercises) take place at the Ars Medica Clinic pool in Gravesano. The course is spread across 5 weekly classes (each lasting an hour and a half) and includes both theory and practical elements. The schedule runs as follows:

  • Couples class: preparation/what to bring
  • Couples class: the birth and visiting the delivery room
  • Mums only class: body image exercises
  • Mums only class: breathing exercises and relaxation techniques
  • Couples class: meeting the neonatal paediatrician

For information and to sign up, call +41 79 192 31 08

Post-partum courses

During your stay at the clinic, you can also benefit from some post-partum courses:

  • The ABCs of a baby: useful tips for optimum baby development
  • Food education for the breastfeeding stage
  • Preparing to go home
  • Meeting with the local services nurse

For information and to sign up, speak to the nurses in the unit

Infant massage

Infant massage is an ancient tradition found in many cultures. Clinical evidence and recent research have confirmed the positive effect of massages on children’s development and maturation in several ways: they stimulate, strengthen and regulate circulatory, respiratory, muscular, immune and gastrointestinal systems, prevent and relieve the discomfort caused by colic, and may improve sleep disorders. The course is aimed at children from 1 to 5 months and is spread across 3 weekly meetings lasting an hour each.

Click here to download the information booklet.

Cost: 200 CHF.— (depending on your insurance coverage, some health insurance companies will reimburse part of the course)

For information and to sign up, call +41 79 192 31 08 Monday: 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m., Tuesday to Friday : 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.