Your Path to Motherhood:
Your path to motherhood is a journey like no other. It is a time of growth, change, and extraordinary love. However, it can also bring challenges and new experiences.
Join us for two educational and supportive sessions where our experts will assist you and your partner in embracing the joys and navigating the complexities of this life-changing experience. We will cover all the information you need to know from the moment you discover your pregnancy to caring for your newborn.
+ Why attend?
These are not just lectures; they are a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with others, and feel empowered and ready for what's ahead. Our doctors, nurses, psychotherapists, physical therapists, breastfeeding specialists, and dietitians will provide you with valuable information and tips. Partners are encouraged to attend and be part of this incredible journey.
+ What will be covered?
First session: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
- Celebrate the start of your journey and learn what's next.
- Know what to expect during your appointments at the Women's Health Center and how to communicate with the team.
- Navigate the range of emotions that come with pregnancy and stay balanced together.
- From the first beat to the final stretch, know the possible changes in each stage of your pregnancy.
- Get ready for those little flutters that will melt your heart.
- Know about the different tests, and why/when to do them.
- Get answers to the most common questions on the dos and don'ts during pregnancy.
- Discover a range of exercises for every stage of your pregnancy.
- Explore your guide to green, yellow, and red food groups for optimal nutrition.
- Learn tips to manage nausea, constipation, hemorrhoids, and heartburn.
- Know the important warning signs to watch for and what to do.
Second session: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
- Learn how to recognize the signs of labor and the right time to head to the delivery suite.
- Get ready for normal or cesarean delivery and understand what goes on in the delivery room.
- Explore your pain management options.
- Know what to expect after delivery, at the medical center, and at home.
- Embrace the emotional changes after meeting your newborn.
- Discover the best foods that boost your energy and support breastfeeding.
- Know about the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby.
- Debunk common myths about breastfeeding.
- Learn how and when to breastfeed your baby.
- Try different breastfeeding positions.
- Understand how and when to supplement with pumping or formula.
- Learn how to care for your baby at home.
- Gain hands-on skills for safely holding, bathing, and changing your baby's diaper.
- Learn effective techniques to soothe your little one.
- Prepare for going out with your baby and using the car seat.
- Know the important warning signs to watch for and what to do.
Third session: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
- Understand the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits for you and your baby.
- Recognize the stages and components of breast milk, including colostrum, transitional milk, and mature milk.
- Explain how breast milk is produced and understand the milk ejection (let-down) reflex.
- Identify your baby’s hunger cues and appropriate feeding frequency and duration.
- Understand correct breastfeeding techniques, including positioning and latch.
- Recognize signs that your baby is receiving an adequate amount of breast milk.
- Identify common breastfeeding challenges and basic strategies for management.
- Understand the indications for breast milk expression and become familiar with available breast pump options.
- Apply safe practices for the storage, handling, thawing, and warming of expressed breast milk.
2026 Sessions Calendar
January
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Wednesday 21
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 9 am
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 3
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 27
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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February
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Wednesday 18
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn
Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 9 am
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 24
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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March
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Tuesday 17
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 2 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 31
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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April
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Tuesday 21
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 12 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 28
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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May
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Wednesday 20
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 9 am
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 26
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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June
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Wednesday 24
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 9 am
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 3
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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Tuesday 30
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My Path to Motherhood: Breastfeeding Made Simple: Essentials for Every Mom
الدرب إلى الأمومة: الرضاعة الطبيعية بطريقة مبسطة: ما تحتاج كل أم لمعرفته
Time: 4 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: Online
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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July
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Tuesday 21
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 2 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 3
Mode: Webex
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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August
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Tuesday 18
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 12 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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September
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Wednesday 16
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 9 am
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 3
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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October
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Wednesday 21
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 9 am
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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November
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Tuesday 17
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My Path to Motherhood: From Lifestyle to Nutrition and Details in Between
الدرب إلى الأمومة: من أسلوب الحياة إلى النظام الغذائي وتفاصيل ما بينهما
Time: 2 pm
Duration: 2.5 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 3
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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December
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Tuesday 15
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My Path to Motherhood: What You Need to Know About Delivery, Postpartum Period, Breastfeeding, and Newborn Care
الدرب إلى الأمومة: ما تحتاجين إلى معرفته حول الولادة، الرضاعة الطبيعية، ورعاية الأطفال حديثي الولادة
Time: 12 pm
Duration: 4 hours
Location: ACC Multipurpose Room 1&2
Mode: Hybrid
Click on the link to register: English - عربي
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