I offer childbirth education classes to help prepare families for the upcoming birth of their child.
I will be offering classes in my home (located in King William) to small groups of couples, up to three couples per session, or privately in your home to up to three couples (please email me if you have questions about this). I am available to teach
classes in 6 week series, as well as a four hour "birth blitz" classes for those running short on time, held on one or two days. A six week series runs
$200 per couple at this time, and a "blitz" class is $100. The curriculum will cover:
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Birth philosophies and beliefs, including how the media influences birth
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Each of the four stages of labor and what to expect at each stage (prodromal and early labor; active labor; transition and pushing; fourth
stage/delivering the placenta)
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Pain coping techniques
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Interventions
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The role of the partner and/or doula
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Nutrition and healthy pregnancy
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Loss, grief, and coping
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The postpartum period, including breastfeeding and how to know when to seek support