We had our 3rd and final Parentcraft session last Saturday. It started right on the dot at 2pm even though only half of the couples were present. By 2.30pm — 15 minutes before the 1st part was finished — all the late couples finally filled the room *Malaysia Boleh!*

#1 — Common Problems in Infants (45 minutes)
by Dato Dr Iean Hamzah, Pediatrician

He spoke really quick, but was quite thorough. Somehow I don’t feel that he is a very people person by the way he presented — lacking warmth.

I wonder how he is like with children…

#2 — A video on Epidural (20 minutes)
The video looked like it was filmed back in the 1980s — judging by the video quality, hairstyles and what the people wore *LOL*

Hasn’t medical technology improved since then for a newer video?

#3 — Bathing Baby (10 minutes)
Ms Yap, the Labour Room Manager gave a quick demonstration on how to bath a newborn. It looked easy bathing a Doll, but a newborn baby is so fragile.

Would I dare? I’ll most likely let MIL bath LBJ the 1st week or two

#4 — Tour of the Nursery & Labour Room (15 minutes)
The nursery is very big, but unfortunately we only got to see 3 babies — 1 was under the ultraviolet light (bililight) — because the rest was all away being breast fed at that time.

The Labour Suites are comfortably spacious with a long sofa for the husband, an attached bathroom and all required medical equipment inside. We won’t need to leave the room unless an emergency C-Sec is required.

I was happy to learn from Ms Yap, that they do accommodate delivery on all fours! But it still depends on the ObGyn. So hopefully Dr Tan would be ok with it — shall find out tomorrow! *fingers crossed*

#5 — Pain Management (40 minutes)
by Dr Chua Kok Seng, Anesthetist

Dr Chua was very detailed and a friendly man. But I’m still not convinced about using an Epidural despite him assuring that there are no long term side effects.

The husband said I am stubborn. But honestly, I want to be able to do this sans pain killers. Millions of women had done it, why can’t I? *pray for strength*

Btw, if you’re wondering how much it cost? It is RM800 on top of your normal delivery charges.

So there you go. All 3 parts — 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 — of Parentcraft at Gleneagles Intan Medial Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

I’ve given my 2 cents, purely on my own experience. Now it’s up to you to decide if you’d want to sign up too

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