The childbirth preparation course
The childbirth preparation course is targeted to women beginning in week 30 of their pregnancy and their partner.
The course includes 3 meetings of 2.5 hours each.
Topics covered
- Maintaining a balanced lifestyle
- Nutrition
- Signs of labor
- Care in the delivery room
- Coping with pain and reducing pain
- Natural childbirth
- Types of birthing interventions
- Homeopathic care and complementary medicine during pregnancy and delivery
- The role of the birthing companion in the Labor and Delivery Department
- Your initial bonding experience with your newborn
- Nursing your newborn
- The delivery bed
- Returning home
The course includes instruction-led lectures, video instruction and demonstration, practice sessions, and a tour of the Labor and Delivery Unit. All sessions are conducted in small groups by a certified hospital midwife who works in the department.
Marathon childbirth preparation course
The MommyLis Maternity Club marathon childbirth prep course is an accelerated birthing prep program, covering the regular material in two extended meetings instead of five weekly sessions. The course is designed for women beginning in week 32 and their partner. The program is especially targeted to couples in their final weeks of pregnancy and for very busy career couples.
The marathon includes the same content as the regular course, except it does not include the tour of the Labor and Delivery Unit. A separate tour can be scheduled at the couple’s convenience at no additional charge. The course is conducted by a certified hospital midwife who works in the department.
Twin/multiple birth preparation course
This course is designed specifically for couples who are pregnant with more than one baby. It includes:
- Twin pregnancy development
- Signs of early labor and full-term labor – medication-based treatment
- Preparation for vaginal delivery – breathing and movement
- Reception at the Labor and Delivery Unit
- Risk of premature babies
- Coping with pain and reducing pain
- Preparation for nursing twins/nursing a premature baby
- The delivery bed
- Returning home
- Preparation for caesarian section
The course is designed for women beginning in week 24-27 of their pregnancy. The course includes instruction-led lectures, video instruction and demonstration, practice sessions, and a tour of the Labor and Delivery Unit.
All sessions are conducted in small groups by a certified hospital midwife who works in the department.
Childbirth preparation course for single mothers
This women-only course is designed specifically for single mothers in an intimate, supportive environment. The course duration is 5 meetings and is open to women beginning in week 30 of their pregnancy.
All sessions are conducted in small groups by a certified hospital midwife who works in the department.
Topics covered
During the course, the following topics will be covered, with focus on the mother-to-be’s experience:
- Maintaining a balanced lifestyle
- Nutrition
- Signs of labor
- Care in the delivery room
- Coping with pain and reducing pain
- Natural childbirth
- Types of birthing interventions
- Homeopathic care and complementary medicine during pregnancy and delivery
- The role of the birthing companion in the Labor and Delivery Department
- Your initial bonding experience with your newborn
- Nursing your newborn
- The delivery bed
- Returning home
The course includes instruction-led lectures, video instruction and demonstration, practice sessions, and a tour of the Labor and Delivery Unit.
For the unit tour, it is recommended that the mother be accompanied by her birthing companion.
Course registration
Registration and reservations are made with a credit card.
Parking
Attendees and MommyLis members receive free parking. Parking is available in the executive lot managed by the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (see the
map in Hebrew), which is located
on the hospital site, or in the Weizmann Center parking lot (in accordance with the registration confirmation sent via email).
Discounts
- MommyLis members receive a 10% discount on the Childbirth Preparation Course.
- "Clalit Mushlam” and "Maccabi Sheli" members are eligible for special discounts.
- There a no double discounts.
Cancellations and make-up sessions
The courses are available based on a minimum number of participants. MommyLis reserves the right to postpone or cancel a course at any time based on its judgment.
Make-up sessions for couples who could not attend a particular lesson are offered based on availability and scheduling in advance with the MommyLis team.
Contact information
Telephone: +972-3-697-3113 or +972-3-697-4787
Email: mamylis@tlvmc.gov.il
Location
MommyLis Maternity Club, Arison Medical Tower, Floor 33 (elevator D or E) or Sourasky Building, Obstetrics/Gynecology Department, Floor 2, Wing B.
The MommyLis Maternity Club offers a broad range of childbirth preparation courses. Classes are conveniently scheduled for the late afternoon and evening.
