This class is more in-depth than our essentials class and includes 10 hours of education. Class meets once a week for 4 weeks.

• Thursday, March 16th from 6-8:30 pm

• Thursday, March 23rd from 6-8:30 pm

• Thursday, March 30th from 6-8:30 pm

• Thursday, April 6th from 6-8:30 pm

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