“After labor, I felt alone as I had a feeling that no one care for me,” said Elvira, a mother who experienced baby blues after giving birth to her first son.

“My problem was that I found breastfeeding difficult. I realized later that breastfeeding involves the psychological state of the mother.

“I learned in a hard way that while expecting, instead of thinking a lot about baby clothes or stuff, educating ourselves is the most important.”

Elvira represents many first-time mothers in urban cities who lack preparation, and a support system, in her transition to being a parent.

Knowledge is the key to expecting parents in their preparation to welcome a new family member. It is, however, more than remodeling a room and choosing a special name for the baby.

Among the essentials are the physical and mental health of the would-be parents from before through to after giving birth that could be attained through a series of community activities and support.

Since May 2008, a group of childbirth educators provided support for pregnant mothers and their partners to be able to experience smooth labor and childbirth that is comfortable, less painful without mental trauma.

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