My childbirth education classes cover a wide variety of subjects ranging from pregnancy, labor, birth and well into the fourth trimester. Each class includes over 100 pages of beautifully curated and evidence based educational materials for your keeping. Free printable coloring pages and affirmations included. Since we cover in depth 35+ topics. you will enter your birth space feeling confident, empowered and at peace with your knowledge and choices.
We will cover the following and more:
Provider and support team interview questions
Making informed choices
Normal expectations for labor, birth, and the fourth trimester
Signs, stages and phases of labor
Labor and pushing positions
Optimal positioning for labor and birth, both mom and baby
Relaxation and comfort measures to alleviate discomfort during pregnancy and birth
Mental/emotional coping mechanisms for pregnancy, birth and postpartum
Partner labor support and skills to use to support you throughout the process and + Information about medical procedures, interventions and medications that can be offered to you in the hospital
Creating a customized visual birth and postpartum plan with all of your preferences
Golden hour support and guidance
Breastfeeding and formula feeding basics
Newborn care (bathing, umbilical care, diapers, burping, soothing, and safe sleep)
Healthy lifestyle choices for pregnant and nursing mothers