Prepare for a Positive Birth Experience!  Subject covered in this series include basic anatomy and physiology, staying healthy and low-risk birthing, relaxation, comfort measures and labor skills, physical and emotional preparation for labor and delivery, overcoming fears and planning, communication and advocacy with the birth team, the process of birth, pain relief options, immediate postpartum, breast feeding, care of the newborn and much more.  (Click here to learn more)

What you will receive:

·         Class curriculum (yours to keep)

·         Copy of "Guide to Childbirth"

You also get the benefits of being in a class setting with other expectant parents.  Learning things from each other and about choices you can make for a better birth experience adds to the dynamic of being in a physical class.  Lots of questions and answers are encouraged!

What we will cover:

·         Basic Anatomy and Physiology

·         Nutrition, Exercise & Health

·         Relaxation, Comfort measures, Labor skills

·         Emotional and cultural aspects of birth

·         Consumerism and Decision Making

·         Taking Responsibility for Birth

·         Birth Planning, Communication, and Advocacy with Birth Team

·         Strengthening Family Bonds

·         Birth Art and Beliefs about birth (this part is a favorite of past students)

·         The safety of VBAC

·         Unexpected outcomes and complications

·         Postpartum & Breastfeeding

·         Care of the newborn

·         Parenting

·         DVD Presentations, visuals, etc.

About the Instructor, Jonelle Hughes