Join us for a 3 week session, 2.5 hours per session to discuss, review, practice and learn about Labor and Birth. With the use of power point and video clips, as well as creative use of props, you'll learn about what to expect in your third trimester leading into going into labor and giving birth. We'll review the warning signs, stages of labor and birth, medical interventions, cesarean birth and brief overview of post-partum recovery in the hospital for mom and baby.
You'll have hands on practice with comfort measures including use of a birth ball, peanut ball, positions and movements, breathing techniques, massage and relaxation techniques to help with your comfort during labor. What positions can I use in labor in and out of bed?? We'll cover those in class! Come and experience relaxation sessions that can be used now and during your labor including visualization and breathing.
More In-depth information of postpartum care for mom and baby will be covered in the Postpartum Expectations Class
Requirement: Must be at least 28 weeks gestational age.
**Students should bring blanket/yoga mat/pillow or two to class