Antenatal Class in Penang

During the nine months of pregnancy, I could easily feel overwhelmed by questions, fears, and not knowing what to expect. I tried to read books, searched answer from the internet, talk to experienced mother.

I want to perform the best to deliver my baby. I want to hear from the expert. My husband and I decided to free up our Friday evening to attend an Antenatal Class run by an hospital in Penang.

Prenatal class is important to help prepare for labour, birth, and early parenthood. I gain fruitful information during the class. I feel stronger by understanding the changes happened to my body after being pregnant. I also learned how to take care of myself as well as the fetal. I learn antenatal exercise to built stronger muscle for delivery. I learned what to expect when I am in labour, what to bring to hospital, nutrients during pregnancy and after delivery, etc from antenatal class. Apart from that, freebees and samples such as milk powder for mother given during the class are also very helpful for mother who is still searching for a suitable brand.

Exercise session during the antenatal class at Loh Guan Lye Hospital

I’ve called up many hospitals to check on the class available. Antenatal class usually cost between RM80 to RM120 for a couple, some are free. Here is the list of hospitals offering antenatal classes in Penang:

Loh Guan Lye
5 consecutive weeks of course
every Friday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Fees: RM100
Tel: 604-238 8888

Gleneagles
6 classes weekly
Friday 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Fees: RM100
Tel: 604 220 2103

Island Hospital
Saturday 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Fees: RM120/couple
Tel: 604 228 8222 Ext: 5043

Lam Wah Ee
2 Weeks class Saturday 10am - 3pm
Fees: RM80/couple
Tel: 604 652 8990 email: hlwe@po.jaring.my