Apollo Cradle and Children’s Hospital, Karapakkam organised a blissful Pregnancy Program for expecting Parents.

Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital, Karapakkam organised a blissful <br> pregnancy programme for expectant parents that covers from early pregnancy to early motherhood. The programme aims to boost confidence and preparedness for pregnancy with more ease and be ready for childbirth and new-born care. The programme has been designed as interactive workshops, sessions offering a remarkably seamless experience from conception to birth.

Expectant parents were connected to a smart team of doctors and medical specialists who gave cutting-edge information and recommendations on topics such as prenatal nutrition, changes in the body throughout pregnancy, phases of labour, pain management during labour, and Lamaze techniques.

Dr. Rajsri J Shankar, Consultant-Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Apollo Hospitals, said “The rising rates of Caesarean sections all over the world is a worrying trend”. Hence Patient education and preparation towards optimum pregnancy outcomes are some of the tools to reduce the incidence of caesarean section. A Blissful Pregnancy Program is designed to address women’s concerns about pregnancy, alleviate fears and create a positive mind frame to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.”

A panel of experienced Obstetricians & Gynaecologists including Dr. Sowmya Raghavan, Dr. Janani Iyer, Dr. Rajsri J Shankar, Dr. Amudha Hari, Dr. Karthiga Devi, Dr. Nithya Babukumar and Dr. Dhivyambigai came together to discuss the various topics on normal delivery, Vaginal Birth after C section, Importance of a support team of anaesthetist & neonatologist for better outcomes followed by an interesting panel discussion on “Debunking myths in pregnancy”.