Our group childbirth class consists of a series of five classes that are suitable for parents planning a hospital, birthing center, or home birth. They are designed to help couples gain:
An understanding of pregnancy and birth as a normal event in a woman's life, not an emergency or an illness.
Tools to cope with the intensity of labor through breathing.
An understanding of newborn care, including everything from breastfeeding to changes that can occur within the family.
Group Childbirth Classes Topics
What you can expect during the normal stages of labor and delivery
What you and/or your partner can do to help labor feel more comfortable
How and when to use breathing techniques
What positions may facilitate the normal process of labor
What other positions you and your partner can utilize, if needed
What relaxation techniques are helpful during pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Which massage techniques can help you relax and ease the pain of labor.
How to understand possible medical interventions
How to write a birthing plan
How to communicate your wishes to your health care provider and your partner
How to use prenatal yoga to prepare for childbirth
how to help your baby make the transition from fetus to newborn
