This class is the same as our one-day class but spans two evenings.

• Monday, September 12th from 5-9 pm (includes a short dinner break)

• Monday, September 19th from 5-9 pm (includes a short dinner break)

CLASS OVERVIEW

• Pre-labor signs

• The 4 Physiologic Stages of Labor:

  • Early Labor, Active Labor, Transition, Pushing

• What Happens, How it Feels, and What to Do

  • Coping techniques, relaxation & breath awareness

• Optimal body mechanics for pregnancy, labor, & pushing

• Common Medical Interventions & Procedures

• Variations of Labor, Birth & Postpartum

• Making the most of your pregnancy: health, fitness, & anatomy

• How to Write a Birth Plan

• Breastfeeding; Infant Nutrition