2009 Class Schedule
Jan 24- Feb 28
April-May
July-August
Oct.-Nov.




 

 

Class One: Welcome!
Introductions & registration
Attitudes and Cultural Beliefs
 Choosing a Caregiver and Birthplace
Fetal development & Nutrition
Prental Testing Pros and Cons


Class Two: Preparing for Birth
Relaxation Excercizes
The Five stages of labor
Timing contractions
Labor coping techniques & positions
Inductions

Class Three: Birth Planning
Perineal care
Planning for hospital or home delivery
Baby movement & kick count exercise
Birth Partners
Interventions and Choices
Informed consent & Bill of rights

Class Four: Considering the Unexpected
Cesarean Surgery
Variations of  Normal, coping with unplanned events
Labor scenarios/stations
Visual relaxation exercise

Class Five: Newborn Care
Immediate newborn procedures and choices
Jaundice care and prevention
How to calm baby
How to diaper & swaddle your baby

Class Six: Postpartum & Breastfeeding
What to expect immediately after birth
Breast feeding help, how to prepare
Care for mom

Postpartum Depression