I strive to make pregnancy a beautiful and enriching experience for both the mother and father to be, says Dr Rita Shah, a certified Lamaze Consultant who conducts classes for prenatal and postnatal care. Shah has helped many pregnant women from various countries in the last three decades to have a comfortable pregnancy and a cherished birth experience.
Nine Months is a comprehensive prenatal programme for expectant mothers started by Dr Shah to empower women during the birth of their baby by reducing their fears and instilling confidence. It is purely based on exercise, education and guidance. Dr Shah says, “Pregnancy is a crucial period for a woman and specific exercises, Lamaze breathing techniques, postures and education about changes in the body will help her to deal with it effectively. Even high-risk pregnancies can benefit from this programme.
The programme focuses on dealing with both physical, psychological and emotional ups and downs experienced by pregnant women. Shah says, “The body of a woman goes through several changes like weight gain, back pain, breathlessness, cramps, nausea and tiredness. Also, women go through mood swings, hormonal imbalance, phases of depression, fatigue, irritation and overthinking. If women are made aware and proper remedies given to these discomforts, they are able to deal with them effectively.
Her husband is an equal parent to the baby, hence guiding him to be a perfect coach and support person in pregnancy and childbirth is the highlight of the labour class. Fathers are welcome in all the sessions, but labour session attendance is a must.
The classes generally begin after the first 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy and go on till the end of pregnancy. Shah adds, “I prepare and inspire women to have confidence in their ability to give birth. Understanding the benefits of breastfeeding, every Nine Months mother is empowered to exclusively breastfeed her baby. The paediatric session gives her the confidence to handle the challenges of taking care of a newborn baby. She is also informed about the post-delivery changes, which helps her to attain normalcy as quick as possible.
Shah’s classes are economical and a one-stop solution. Often both women and men panic when they are aware of pregnancy and look for a zillion sources, books and magazines for help. Sona Mazumdar, a student of Nine Months Pregnancy testifies, “I have a very demanding job with long hours which takes a toll on the body physically. But Dr Shah’s classes have proved to be a combination of practical and theoretical training which has made my experience enriching.” While Bhavna Udani, another student, says, “I had the perfect pregnancy one could have. No morning sickness, no swelling and no aches.”
Dr Shah encourages all pregnant women and their partners to take pregnancy seriously and has now started online classes for the same. Shah says, “The online classes comprise of personal tutorials and education. I also share video materials with my students who do not have the time to attend a class or are on total bed rest due to a high-risk pregnancy or are living outside of Mumbai. Nine Months program is very safe, and is individualized and carefully constructed to ease the discomforts and erase the fears associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
Nine Months Pregnancy
NM Medical Centre, Jn. of 14th & 33rd Road, Bandra (West), Mumbai 400050
Timings: Friday @ 3 pm & Saturday @ 4 pm 3/D, Tahnee Heights, Petit Hall, 66, Nepean Sea Road, Mumbai 400006
Timings: Tuesday @ 5:30 pm, Thursday @ 12 noon & Saturday @ 12 noon
Call: +91-9821139999 | 022-23688080
Website: www.ninemonthspregnancy.com
Email: [email protected]
