Terviseportaal
Family school
Pregnancy is a special and individual experience for each family, deserving of care and affection
Welcome to the
family school
The aim of the family school of our women’s clinic is to support families on this special journey of pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. You’ll find the answers to many of your questions at the family school, such as “Does pregnancy mean eating for two?” or “Does a newborn baby need to drink water?” Our family school offers lectures and exercise classes to suit every family’s needs. You can attend the lectures alone or with your birth partner (spouse, partner, relative, friend), who is always welcome to our family school. The lectures and exercise classes are subject to a fee, but you do not have to pay extra for your partner. Lectures such as “Breastfeeding”, “Tour of the delivery department” and “Vaccination – a healthier future for our children” are free of charge for everyone. In addition to in-person lectures and exercise classes, our family school program also includes a selection of online lectures.
You can find all family school lectures and register for classes/ lectures through the family school calendar. NB! The new system does not include aqua aerobics for pregnant women, individual bathing for babies, and baby massage services. You can make reservations for services through the reception or customer service by calling 666 1900
See the family school calendar
Every month, the family school hosts a wide range of lectures and classes where we welcome families at every stage of the journey of pregnancy and becoming a parent. The lectures are held at the hospital or online in real time using the online platform Webex. You can find all lectures of the family school in the family school calendar. To view the class/lecture description, click on the name of lecture in the calendar.
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Lectures: the first half of pregnancy
We look forward to seeing you at the family school after your first midwife appointment already. At the beginning of your pregnancy, we recommend you take part in lectures such as “Legislation and women’s rights”, “Home remedies for pregnant women” and “Expecting your baby”. We also welcome you to take part in our exercise, yoga and water aerobics classes for pregnant women.
Lectures: the second half of pregnancy
From weeks 22–23 of your pregnancy, we welcome you to attend lectures such as “Ways to ease contractions”, “Childbirth”, “For your birth partner”, “Breastfeeding”, “Newborn care” and many more. The family school calendar is regularly updated with new and exciting topics, so we recommend checking the family school website for all lectures on offer or asking your midwife for the monthly calendar.
We recommend that you attend all lectures by weeks 36–37 of your pregnancy, so you are fully prepared for the arrival of your newborn child.
Lectures: postnatal period
Here you will find a selection of lectures and exercise classes to attend at the end of pregnancy and after childbirth: “Postnatal period”, “Infant first aid”, “Discussion panel for abdominal diastasis and pelvic floor muscle exercises’, and baby gymnastics for different age groups.
Video lectures
You can also find a wide selection of pre-recorded video lectures on the family school website. We recommend viewing these after attending the live lectures to refresh your memory.
The birth partner can attend the classes free of charge!
Everyone is welcome to attend the lectures with a birth partner as you do not have to pay extra for your partner!
Locations
Locations of unitsJärve Unit – Tervise 8 / Energia 8, first floor
5000+
participants in the family school IN 2023
820
lectures held
29
different lectures
19
lecturers