Pikanini Baby Academy
Antenatal and postnatal classes
 
Services offered
Arwyp Medical Centre has affiliated itself with Pikanini Baby Academy located within a five minute drive from the hospital. The centre provides prenatal and postnatal classes and care for all Arwyp patients. 
 

Contact details
Pikinini Baby Academy, Medical & Dental Centre in the Cavendish Glen Shopping Centre, Kempton Park.   Phone: 011 922 5000

Antenatal classes are held once a week. Phone 083 430 0972 to book.
Ametz exercise classes: Phone 072 437 5186 to book.
Pikanini Baby Academy: 082 701 9767

 
Pre-natal (antenatal) care
Ante-natal information classes for expectant moms & dads are held regularly in order to prepare parents for the big day.  Monitoring of pregnant mother.Advice on nutrition during pregnancy.
 
Pre-natal aerobics classes - a combination of cardio-vascular and toning exersices known as Ametz, especially worked out for each person's unique build and which focus on keeping fit, firm and healthy during your pregnancy and in preparation for the birth of your baby.
 
Post natal care
Monitoring of new mothers for post-natal depression, advice on breast-feeding and general concerns.Postnatal aerobics classes - Once again the Ametz system is formulated for each person's unique build and focuses on keeping the new mom healthy as well as helping her to lose weight after the birth of her baby.A combination of cardio-vascular and toning exercises known as Ametz –specially worked out for each person’s unique build and which on keeping fit, firm and healthy and losing weight after the birth of your baby.

Monthly weighing and measuring of mom forms part of the package.   

Baby development programme
Pikanini Baby Academy offers a unique concept with the new parent in mind, specialising in a comprehensive Baby Massage Course, Whole Brain Development Programme, Baby Sign Language, Stimulation Courses for Nannies & Grannies as well as Sleep Consultation. This is a one-stop service for parents who are often overwhelmed by the various stimulation classes and baby related courses on offer. At Pikanini you don’t have to think, you and baby can come and relax in a baby friendly atmosphere, meet up with other moms, enjoy a decadent slice of cake and a cup of coffee, knowing that we will guide you every step of the way. The programmes have been designed by leading experts in the field of child development (Vimila McClure, Dr Melodie de Jager, Carla Resnick, Karen van Zyl) offering parents all they need to know with regards to the first years of development.Contact Karen on 082 701 9767 for more details or to book a course.  

Link to Pikanini website www.pikanini.co.za