Parent Education Pregnancy
Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time which brings many changes to a woman’s body and it is important that you are aware of what to expect and what you can do to help yourself during this time.
The aim of this video is to give you an understanding of normal changes to the body that occur during pregnancy.
Concerns in Pregnancy
The aim of this video is to give you an understanding of different concerns of pregnancy and when to seek immediate medical help.
Most importantly if you have any concerns at all during your pregnancy make sure to contact the hospital straight away.
Before 24 weeks of pregnancy please contact the emergency room on (01) 4085531
After 24 weeks of pregnancy please contact the assessment unit on (01) 4085643
It is a good idea to keep these numbers on your person in case of concern.
Perinatal Mental Health
At The Coombe we understand that your personal journey to becoming pregnant is individual and varied.
Our specialist perinatal mental health team are here to support you on this journey to becoming a Mum.
Exercising in Pregnancy
Exercising during your pregnancy will increase your energy levels, improve your mood, aid sleep patterns, improve posture, prevent backache and help to regulate a healthy weight gain over the course of your pregnancy.
This video outline the benefits of exercising during pregnancy and things to be mindful of as you exercise throughout.
We have also developed a booklet with further information and some samples of daily exercises that you can try.
Lower Back Pain & Pelvic Pain
Many women will experience low back pain or pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy. The increasing weight of your growing baby, changes in posture and your centre of gravity can lead to low back pain (LBP) or pelvic girdle pain (PGP).
In this video we discuss tips for managing low back and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy.
Low Back Pain & Pelvic Pain Exercises
In this video we will demonstrate some exercises that will help you to manage low back pain and pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy.
Perineal Massage
As we get closer to our due date perineal massage can help to prepare the pelvic floor for labour and delivery.
Eating Well During Pregnancy
In the first stage of labour we can use our breathing as a powerful tool to help us feel relaxed, confident and comfortable.
In this video we outline some breathing techniques that will help you throughout your labour.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
In this video we will cover the foods to avoid during pregnancy.
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
In this video we will discuss expected weight changes during pregnancy.
Digestive Discomfort During Pregnancy
In this video we will talk about digestive discomfort during pregnancy.
