Ante Natal Care Sessions are interactive, informative sessions targeted at mothers-to-be. Lectures, demonstrations and audio-visual aids are used to explain various pregnancy and post-partum issues. It is an important outlet for the expectant mother as she can meet and talk with other women in similar situation and learn about various aspects pertaining to pregnancy and newborns. Suitable exercises with prior approval of the gynecologists are taught here. The session include diet and nutrition, exercise, breathing and relaxation, do’s and don’ts, labor and delivery, post-partum recovery, care and exercise, breast-feeding and newborn care. The sessions are conducted by

Sonali also conducts a Family Session which brings in any interested family member from the pregnant woman’s family – Mom, Dad, Mom-in-law, Dad-in-law, etc. for a healthy discussion to dispel any myths and misconceptions and to answer any queries that they may have. The sessions reportedly have great impact on the comfort level in the households as the generation gap is bridged and doubts are cleared. The regular exercise classes aim at toning the muscles used in labor and delivery and also in helping to alleviate the common pregnancy discomforts.