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